Chatbug Karen

We were able to choose from any past theme on Heads or Tails for this weeks theme. I chose Sweet or Sour and want to tell you about sweet!

They are out to get me. I absolutely love chocolate but it gives me headaches. I am almost willing to suffer the headache to taste those wonderful Cadbury eggs that are advertised so heavily this time of year. They are made of a milk chocolate shell, housing a white and yellow filling made from egg, cream, sugars and other additives. They are just the right consistency of chocolate versus filling, in my opinion. I can see my need for the best acne treatment already! Ha!

Another of my favorite candies are those little bird eggs. They taste like they are made of white chocolate that have a little malt flavoring. The inside is a milk chocolate. I have to eat ten of these to make up enough to satisfy my needs and wants.

I recommend a ladies retreat to get you through the dead of winter. I needed time with a bunch of nice women who were also ready for a getaway. Our church held a chocolate boutique where we tasted chocolate, made chocolate candy and talked about how chocolate was good for us. It was a fun retreat that taught us how to enjoy life with good friends.

During one portion of the boutique, I taught a clinic, (you can read about it and look at the fun pictures on my blog, My Opinion Counts), on making chocolate molded candy. I made an apron in case it got messy. Funny thing was, I wiped my hands on my pants because i forgot I was wearing the apron!

I have been introduced to some great bloggers and one of them is Liza over at Moms…Check nyo. I love what she had to say about chocolate. I always had a good feeling about chocolate. Liza has confirmed my suspicions.

Here are some myths and facts to set the records straight.

MYTH: Chocolate is not nutritious.
FACT: Chocolate is a good source of folic acid, copper and magnesium. It contains antioxidabts that help protect the body against the damaging effects caused by stress, pollution, and processed foods.

MYTH: Chocolate causes zits.
FACT: Contrary to popular belief, there is no scientific proof that pimples are related to chocolate consumption.

MYTH: Chocolate causes cavities.
FACT: Although chocolate has high sugar content, it also contains minerals that inhibit the growth of tooth decay.

MYTH: Chocolate makes you fat.
FACT: Overindulgence is what makes you fat. Eating in moderation together with exercise is the key to maintaining a healthy body weight.

To put it simply, you can’t go wrong with chocolates.

I think I will help myself to another helping of chocolate cake. Thanks Liza!

I am trying to eat healthier foods but there is one thing I cannot resist. I absolutely love chocolate. Yesterday, I was wiping out the refrigerator and a bag of chocolate chips spilled out into the crisper. Instead of putting them back in the bag, I ate them. Yes, I was the mom who would dig through her child’s Halloween candy and steal the mini candy bars. I am so bad. I am the connoisseur of chocolate. Gertrude Hawk Chocolates are the absolute best. They have gourmet chocolates which include dark chocolate, chocolate Smidgens®, caramel dipped apples, chocolate covered cherries, chocolate covered pretzels, fresh fudge, sugar-free candy and truffles. If you want to give a gift that will please anyone, choose Gertrude Hawk Chocolates. They are made using Gertrude Hawk’s time-tested recipes and are made with the finest ingredients. You can choose from pre-made gift baskets or have a box of chocolates gift wrapped. Once you try Gertrude Hawk Chocolates you will not be satisfied with any other gourmet chocolates.

This is the time of year that we try to find that one special gift that lets our special someone know how much we care about them. We think about their hobbies and interests and wonder what we can add to help them enjoy them more. If you are like me, you run out of ideas! Thankfully, Techie has a blog that has great ideas on how to spoil your spouse or other loved one. This site is useful all year long but especially at this time of year! Spoil your special someone with Christmas gift ideas like yummy chocolate. Sure, you probably thought of chocolate but this is personalized chocolate! Spoil On has more unique ideas like that so check out the site and then relax and enjoy the season.