Eggs...only if they're CHOCOLATE!

Let's start with this quote...

The great gift of Easter is hope - Christian hope which makes us have that confidence in God, in his ultimate triumph, and in his goodness and love, which nothing can shake.

Basil C. Hume

Passover and Easter are the only Jewish and Christian holidays that move in sync, like the ice skating pairs we saw during the winter Olympics.

Marvin Olasky

A day without an argument is like an egg without salt.

Angela Carter

We do love people and our practices...and it doesn't make us villain, hopefully.

As there are people who celebrate Easter by having sunrise breakfast, ceremony or decorated baskets - it is something that unity people by the means of hope and love.


Then please do indulge me into providing you the links to those cool website which provides you the information on Easter, mainly the FOOD!! Especially Chocolate!  We do have local chocolatiers whom we deeply ADORE in our city.


Can't live with them nor without them. *sigh*

• The Perfect Truffle  www.theperfecttruffle.com
• Zoe  www.zoeschocolate.com
• The Candy Kitchen   [no website]

Wanted something that could be made at home - enough to revamp the level in caffeine or put in-laws in sugar coma, perhaps? ;)


I have weakness for Cadbury Creme Eggs, as well some specific chocolates that actually "electrifies" my lymph nodes in neck. I'd be embarrassed to say this but it's sort of "erotic" feeling for me.  Yes, I'm one of those "weirdos" who get turned on by specific kind of chocolates. I never thought it would happen to me - but gosh, I'm GLAD it did!!


Of course, I'm married! :)


THEN check this!!!

13 Delicious Recipes Using Cadbury Creme Eggs     www.buzzfeed.com

1. Cadbury Creme Egg Brownies
2. Homemade Cadbury Creme Eggs
3. Cadbury Creme Egg Cupcake
4. Deep Fried Cadbury Creme Egg
5. Cadbury Creme Egg Chocolate Pancakes
6. Cadbury Creme Egg Deviled Eggs
7. Healthier Cadbury Creme Eggs  (miraculously yes)
8. Cadbury Creme Egg Muffins
9. Cadbury Creme Egg Chocolate Tart
10. Cadbury Creme Egg Eggs Benedict
11. Leftover Easter Candy Cookies
12. Cadbury Creme Egg Ice Cream
13. Cadbury Creme Burlegg

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For the sake of the healthiness of your precious mind, I must invest some educational for you to benefit from.

The History of Chocolate - 1800's

www.mce.k12tn.net/chocolate/history/history_of_chocolate5.htm

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...And imagine having bacteria, an infection "caused" the one to feast on chocolates!

Oooh! Infect me!

Bacteria living in people's digestive system makes humans eat chocolate http://english.pravda.ru/news/science/12-10-2007/98710-chocolate-0/

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Happy Easter...with love, and but be sure to salt it? You know - I salt my eggs?

Deadly Chili Contest

I remembered of this hilarious story which I read 2 years ago while dining at Mongolian Grill, Columbia today. I just HAD to mention this... Please enjoy as there is no need for me to add anything more!
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Posted on August 18, 2005 2:21:44 PM EDT by meandog

Warning - If you can read this whole story without laughing out loud, then you need to develop a sense of humor.

Note: Please take time to read this slowly. If you pay attention to the first two judges, the reaction of the third judge is even better.

For those of you who have lived in Texas, you know how true this is. They actually have a chili cook-off about the time Halloween comes around. It takes up a major portion of a parking lot at the San Antonio city park.

The notes are from an inexperienced chili taster named Frank, who was visiting from Springfield, IL.

Frank: "Recently, I was honored to be selected as a judge at a chili cooking contest. The original person called in sick at the last moment and I happened to be standing there at the judge's table asking for directions to the Coors Light truck, when the call came in. I was assured by the other two judges (native Texans) that the chili wouldn't be all that spicy and, besides, they told me I could have free beer during the tasting, so I accepted." Here are the scorecards from the advent: (Frank is Judge #3)

Chili # 1 Eddie's Maniac Monster Chili...
Judge # 1 -- A little too heavy on the tomato. Amusing kick.
Judge # 2-- Nice, smooth tomato flavor. Very mild.
Judge # 3 -- (Frank) What the hell is this stuff?! You could remove dried paint from your driveway. Took me two beers to put out the flames. I hope that's the worst one. These Texans are crazy!

Chili # 2 Austin's Afterburner Chili...
Judge # 1 -- Smoky, with a hint of pork. Slight jalapeno tang.
Judge # 2-- Exciting BBQ flavor; needs more peppers to be taken seriously.
Judge # 3 -- Keep this out of the reach of children. I'm not sure what I'm supposed to taste besides pain. I had to wave off two people who wanted to give me the Heimlich maneuver. They had to rush in more beer when they saw the look on my face.

Chili # 3 Ronny's Famous Burn Down the Barn Chili...
Judge # 1 -- Excellent firehouse chili. Great kick. Needs more beans.
Judge # 2 -- A beanless chili, a bit salty, good use of peppers.
Judge # 3 -- Call the EPA. I've located a uranium spill. My nose feels like I have been snorting Drano. Everyone knows the routine by now. Get me more beer before I ignite. Barmaid pounded me on the back, now my backbone is in the front part of my chest. I'm getting sh*t faced from all of the beer...

Chili # 4 Dave's Black Magic...
Judge # 1 -- Black bean chili with almost no spice. Disappointing.
Judge # 2 ---- Hint of lime in the black beans. Good side dish for fish, or other mild foods; not much of a chili.
Judge # 3 -- I felt something scraping across my tongue, but was unable to taste it. Is it possible to burn out taste buds? Sally, the barmaid, was standing behind me with fresh refills. That 300-lb. woman is starting to look HOT...just like this nuclear waste I'm eating! Is chili an aphrodisiac?

Chili # 5 Lisa's Legal Lip Remover...
Judge # 1 -- Meaty, strong chili. Cayenne peppers freshly ground, adding considerable kick. Very impressive.
Judge # 2 -- Chili using shredded beef, could use more tomato. Must admit the cayenne peppers make a strong statement.
Judge # 3 -- My ears are ringing, sweat is pouring off my forehead, and I can no longer focus my eyes. I ripped ass and four people behind me needed paramedics. The contestant seemed offended when I told her that her chili had given me brain damage. Sally saved my tongue from bleeding by pouring beer directly on it from the pitcher. I wonder if I'm burning my lips off. It really pisses me off that the other judges asked me to stop screaming. Screw those rednecks.

Chili # 6 Pam's Very Vegetarian Variety...
Judge # 1 -- Thin, yet bold vegetarian variety chili. Good balance of spices and peppers.
Judge # 2 -- The best yet. Aggressive use of peppers, onions, and garlic. Superb.
Judge # 3 -- My intestines are now a straight pipe filled with gaseous, sulphuric flames. I sh*t myself when I farted and I'm worried it will eat through the chair! No one seems inclined to stand behind me anymore. I need to wipe my ass with a snow cone.

Chili # 7 Carla's Screaming Sensation Chili...
Judge # 1 -- A mediocre chili with too much reliance on canned peppers.
Judge # 2 -- Ho-hum; tastes as if the chef literally threw in a can of chili peppers at the last moment. **I should take note that I am worried about Judge #3. He appears to be in a bit of distress, as he is cursing uncontrollably.
Judge # 3 -- You could put a grenade in my mouth, pull the pin, and I wouldn't feel a thing. I've lost sight in one eye, and the world sounds like it is made of rushing water. My shirt is covered with chili, which slid unnoticed out of my mouth. My pants are full of lava to match my shirt. At least during the autopsy, they'll know what killed me. I've decided to stop breathing; it's too painful. Screw it; I'm not getting any oxygen anyway. If I need air, I'll just suck it in through the 4-inch hole in my stomach.

Chili # 8 Karen's Toenail Curling Chili...
Judge # 1 -- The perfect ending, this is a nice blend chili. Not too bold, but spicy enough to declare its existence.
Judge # 2 -- This final entry is a good, balanced chili. Neither mild, nor hot. Sorry to see that most of it was lost when Judge # 3 farted, passed out, fell over, and pulled the chili pot down on top of himself. Not sure if he's going to make it. Poor fella, wonder how he'd have reacted to really hot chili?


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Spring Fever...

Wait!

I'm NOT going to talk about "cleaning", as in doing the house. Well - that is something I'd love to but I probably ended up whining and throwing tantrum on the floor, causing my dogs to bark uncontrollably. An ancient (well just 17 years old) cycle started when I shared a home with my then-fiance and now husband,  whom now is 'smart' enough to avoid by reading newspaper - upside down, of course.

I used to HATE the cleaning, meaning I don't make mess in first place. I put away stuff before they were being picked up. I used to view the "cleaning" as laborious, so I avoid the major cleaning by doing "the quickie mini-cleaning" immediately after each occurring. For example, when brushing my teeth - all those "suds", I immediately rinsed the sink by using my hand - swishing around, including the fixtures. It always remain looking "clean". I keep mini vacuum in bathroom for any stray hair, dust and/or debris. You know - one of those 90's mini-wall where you hang it against the wall?

Oh dear - look what you did! You got me all motormouth about cleaning! *sigh* Alright. ;D

All I wanted to say that - the past week, my teen was SICK, down with "spring fever". Really no...yet, I had to give up all week, holed up at home - nursing my sick teen. But it was worth the pain...for a huge reason, read on.

Cold? Flu? Stomach virus? Nope... it was lymph node infection, in her neck.  And it wasn't the first time, it actually was the second time.  The first one happened when she was 2 years old - so horrible! I didn't get any sleep.  The cause of the infection, even up to today, remains unknown - the doctors (in the past and currently) were baffled. (Should I call up Dr. House on this?)  Anyway, "something" somehow invaded under her skin and lymph node defeated. I didn't notice the swelling on her neck because she was SO chubby (right now, she even isn't - as she's TOO skinny, even more since she lost 7 lbs within a week! Not cool)...no discoloration nor noticeable redness until I pulled a sweater over head, she yelped. That was when I first saw the swollen neck - immediately, I called the doctor and made an appointment for next morning.  Morning followed, the doctorS examined her, and put her on 3-days antibodies to see if there will be any effect - good enough, there was.  At first, no discoloration or any kind...till 3rd day, I see a small circle, a size of quarter - of color purple. It looked like a bad bruise. Back to doctor - and he was expecting for that to happen, so he admitted her into surgery the next morning. It was a bit of a blur for us.

The most emotional part was when they allowed me to suit up (those astronunt-like protective outfit) and carry her into the surgery room where an anesthesiologist put her to sleep while holding her.   You need to understand this - a 2 years old can get very frightened if going into a huge room with few masked people and so on.  That was their concern not having her being all upset and possible hurt herself when going under.  That was the reason of them allowing to come into the surgery room, carrying my daughter, comforting her as best I could till he placed that mask over her mouth/nose. She did struggle - as instructed, I had to maintain the pressure on the mask on her, as in "forcing" her to breathe that gas from the mask.

The feeling...was overwhelming and indescribable, but I fought to control it so they won't "kick" me out if I break down during that moment and it will interfere the procedure because timings were very critical to those professionals.  When she went "under", I felt her body become so "light" and supple. It was eerily close to having her being dead in my arms. Once she went under - she was immediately taken out of my arms and placed upon the operating table, a nurse walked me to another room where I am to remove the protective outfit. Then I went to waiting room where my husband was at - I told him and few tears escaped. See - I tend to keep it to myself IN public... I just don't like the attention suddenly drawn to me. I guess, growing up on army bases taught me to be discreet with my emotions in public as it tend to fog my  

The doctors drew 4 oz of pus out of her when she was two years old, and inserted an open-ended tube in her neck for extra drainage, for next 3 days.   I'm telling you... the cleaning during those 3 days - I actually almost fainted. Poor James, my husband, he held her - all crying and screaming while I cleaned around those tubes. I had to sit down on toilet to recollect myself - even with him holding her!

Finally, after 3 days, went back to doctor. He removed the tubes and left it opening for it to heal it self in a way. That was when Rachel had to return to surgery once again after a week to "shave" off those damaged nodes and leftovers, then stitch her up.  I, again, had the same experience with her going limp in my arm but this time, I toughed up a bit. Yet, it still get to me - even if it's today.

Now - she's going to be 16 and here it goes, again - only that it was different. No surgery - yet, but it sure deprives her of an appetite for food which lead her to lose 7 lbs. The cause of it? STILL unknown...so I think I would like to request for biopsy to see if I could be infected so I could lose some pounds before my class reunion coming up in August!!

{I might not be a writer, but I wanted to tell this as if I'm talking to you in person, over cup of tea}