More Chocolate Thoughts!

You loved the first lot, so here are some more fun, interesting and inspiring quotes about chocolate.

After about 20 years of marriage, I'm finally starting to scratch the surface of that one [what women want]. And I think the answer lies somewhere between conversation and chocolate - Mel Gibson.

As with most fine things, chocolate has its season. There is a simple memory aid that you can use to determine whether it is the correct time to order chocolate dishes: any month whose name contains the letter A, E, or U is the proper time for chocolate - Sandra Boynton.

Chocolate is cheaper than therapy and you don't need an appointment - Catherine Aitken.

Chocolate is nature’s way of making up for Mondays - Anonymous.

Chocolate is a perfect food, as wholesome as it is delicious, a beneficent restorer of exhausted power. it is the best friend of those engaged in literary pursuits - Baron Justus von Liebig.

Exercise is a dirty word... Every time I hear it, I wash my mouth out with chocolate - Author Unknown.

I don't understand why so many "so called" chocolate lovers complain about the calories in chocolate, when all true chocoholics know that it is a vegetable. It comes from the cocoa bean, beans are veggies, 'nuff said - Author Unknown.

It's not that chocolates are a substitute for love. Love is a substitute for chocolate. Chocolate is, let's face it, far more reliable than a man - Miranda Ingram.

Nine out of ten people like chocolate. The tenth person always lies - John Q. Tullius.

And above all... Think Chocolate! - Betty Crocker.


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Recipe of the Month - Ultra Divine Chocolate Cupcakes

Ultra Divine Chocolate Cupcakes (Makes 12)

Moist and unbelievably morish, these irresistible cup cakes make a fantastic treat. Make them even more enticing by topping with smooth, creamy melted chocolate.


Ingredients

2 cups of standard flour
1.5 teaspoon of baking soda
1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
1 cup of sugar
1 cup of mayonnaise
1/4 teaspoon of salt
1 cup cold water
Melted Chocolate (optional)

Directions

1. Preheat oven for at least 15 minutes on a medium heat level. Meanwhile line muffin tray(s) with paper liners.

2. In a small bowl mix together the flour, baking soda, cocoa powder and salt.

3. With an electric mixer on a medium speed level, beat together the mayonnaise, sugar and vanilla extract in a larger bowl until all has been combined well. Beat in the flour mixture in portions of thirds, alternating with water, until fully blended. Beat for an extra minute, scraping bowl occasionally before dividing the batter evenly among all the muffin cups.

4. Bake for between 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the cupcakes comes out clean. Let the muffins cool in the trays for at least 5 minutes before removing to a plate or wire rack to cool completely. Top with melted chocolate if desired.


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Jelly Belly 'Did You Knows?'

Jelly Belly beans are produced in California at One Jelly Belly Lane.

National Jelly Bean Day in America is celebrated on April 22nd.

Enough Jelly Belly Beans were eaten in the last year to circle the earth more than 5 times!

The original eight flavours of Jelly Belly beans introduced in 1976 were Very Cherry, Root Beer, Cream Soda, Tangerine, Green Apple, Lemon, Licorice and Grape.

Very Cherry remained the most popular flavour of Jelly Belly for two decades until 1998, when Buttered Popcorn moved into first place. In 2003 Very Cherry moved back into top position by a mere 8 million beans.


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