50% Off All Items in my Christmas Section

I am having a 50% off sale in

The Christmas Section of my

store

SouthamptonCreations

on Etsy

These pictures give you a small sample

of the over 80 items in

that section.

Sale is from Dec 25 2009 till Dec 31 2009.

Click on the title to take you to the Sale!!

Last Minute Lushes Dip - Ricotta & Chocolate

Ricotta and Chocolate / Peace Love and Chocolate

Fresh Ricotta Cheese with Olive oil and Dark Chocolate

Serve this Ricotta with an hors d'oeuvre plate.

I included nuts, cherries, a few other cheeses

and some black pepper crackers.

Fresh Ricotta Cheese with Olive Oil and Dark Chocolate

2 cups (or lbs.) Fresh Ricotta Cheese

3 tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil

A pinch pink salt or fine regular salt

A pinch of White Pepper

1 1/2 ounces Dark Chocolate

(not cooking chocolate -

 but a good 65% dark chocolate.)

Place Ricotta in a dish.

Stir in salt and paper,

Drizzle with olive oil.

Chop dark Chocolate into fine

slivers and sprinkle on top.

Serve with Crackers.

Panini Bacon Chocolate Sandwich Recipe

One of my favorite places to order Chocolate -

gourmet Chocolate - is Vosges Chocolate.

They have the best (in my opinion) Chocolate and the most unique.

Have you ever had pancakes and the syrup get on the bacon?

The taste is wonderful.

That is why when Vosges came out with their Bacon Chocolate Bar,

I had to try it and I LOVE it.

I have tried this recipe and it is amazing - so I am sharing it with you.

Enjoy!!

Milk or Dark Bacon Bar Panini

Yields One Sandwich

Equipment needed:

*Panini press or waffle iron or clothes iron and cast iron pan (see tips below),

*2 Italian country bread slices about 4-5 inches wide and 1/2 inch thick,

*2 tbsp Sea salted butter,

*2 squares Vosges‘ Mo’s Milk or Dark Bacon Bar,

*2 strips of crispy bacon (optional), I love the thick sliced,

Directions:

*Spread butter on all sides of the bread.

*Place bacon bar squares on one piece of bread,

followed by strips of bacon if you are using them and a sprinkle of salt.

*Place other piece of buttered bread on top and press with Panini press until golden brown.

Tips: Make sure your bread doesn’t have many gaping holes or your fillings may seep through and burn.

If you don’t have a Panini press substitute with a waffle iron as you see I did in the photos.

Or try a cast iron skillet hold with a clothes iron on top – quite the contraption I assure you.

Make sure the bread you use isn’t overly crusty or it may cut your mouth a bit when pressed.

At the same time don’t choose an overly soft bread not a good quality kind either and it won’t have the rigidity.

I suggest a crusty ciabatta or italian peasant bread.

Option:

We really play up the savory element of the bacon in this panini by adding a wonderful slice of gruyere cheese, a piece of sizzling bacon, a dollop of whole grain mustard and spear each panino with a cherry tomato and a gherkin.

Try this alternative as a fun hors d’oeuvre!

QUOTE FOR THE DAY - BALANCED

A balanced Diet

is Chocolate in

Both Hands

5 minute Healthy Chocolate Mug Cake

5 minute Healthy Chocolate Mug Cake

* 4 tablespoons flour

* 4 tablespoons sugar
* 2 tablespoons crushed Xocai power squares

* 1 egg

* 3 tablespoons milk
* 3 tablespoons oil

* 3 tablespoons shaved Xocai Nuggets

* a small splash of vanilla extract

* 1 large coffee mug

Add dry ingredients to mug, and mix well. Add the egg and mix thoroughly. Pour in the milk and oil and mix well. Add the vanilla extract and mix again. Put your mug in the microwave and cook for 3 minutes at 1000 watts. The cake will rise over the top of the mug but don't be alarmed. Sprinkle the shaved Xocai Nuggets on the top and let them melt - yum!! Allow to cool a little and tip out onto a plate if desired. But we like to eat it right out of the mug - keeping the chocolate warm and lushes!!

EAT! (this can serve 2 - but why when it is healthy) And why is this the most dangerous cake recipe in the world? Because now we are all only 5 minutes away form chocolate cake at anytime of the day or night!

But because this recipe uses Healthy Chocolate you can eat it and not feel guilty. Also you will be getting all the healthy Antioxidants from this wonderful Healthy Chocolate.

THE CHOCOLATE MAN - A GIRLS DREAM

Make your man a Healthy Chocolate man - Healthy and Wealthy - give him Xocai !!

THE RIGHT COMBINATION - A CATEGORY CREATOR

A Category Creator and World Leader of Healthy Chocolate!

This video shows that this Category Creating Company does have the perfect combination

of products, science and compensation to be the World Leader of Healthy Chocolate.

New Edition - Chocolate & You Blog Carnival

New edition of the Chocolate and You Blog Carnival - visit it here: Chocolate and You Blog Carnival

THE WORLD IS TURNING TO NATURAL SOLUTIONS - HEALTHY CHOCOLATE

MXI COMPANY

In a world that is turning to natural solutions for better health, XOCAI the Healthy Chocolate is the Solution


*Founded June 2005
*Family Owned & Operated Business
*Debt-Free Company
*Worldwide-Exclusive-Distribution-Rights to Patented *Cold-Press Processing Technique from Belgium
*Wal-Mart® offered to buy the company for over 30 million
*Founders decided to take healthy chocolate to - Network Marketing rather than Retail
*Seasoned, Dynamic & Diverse Executive Team





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JEANETTE BROOKS, PRESIDENT

Started two Network Marketing companies
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Yurika Foods – 18 years, over 300,000 Distributors - $150 million in sales
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Phoenix International – Developed "The Phoenix Diet Cookie" - 2 years, grew to $20 million/mo in four states
Founders of Pure De-lite Products Inc. – Chocolate Company
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Entered Retail in May 1999
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Low-Carb, Sugar-Free, Belgium chocolate
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Sold in Wal-Mart®, Walgreens®, Rite Aid®, CVS®, Eckerd's®, GNC®, Albertson's®, Winn-Dixie®, Safeway®, etc. $300 million in retail sales

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ANDREW BROOKS, VP, SALES & MARKETING

*Founder Pure De-lite Products Inc.
Andrew earned two Bachelor's degrees, one in Business Administration and another in Spanish, from the University of Calgary in Alberta Canada. While finishing up his education in Canada, Andrew became interested in the fields of diabetes and obesity. As a result, he founded and directed a health food distribution company in western Canada, which focused on the distribution of weight-loss products safe for diabetics throughout Canada.

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MXI INFRASTRUCTURE

*15,000 square foot Executive Home Office in Reno, Nevada
*Well Trained & Caring Customer Service fielding over 1,000 calls per day
*68,000 square foot Shipping Facility with State of the Art shipping technology
*Over 90,000 orders processed by October 2007
*Growth Potential of $1,000,000,000+/Yr in Sales
*10 million dollars in sales the first year!
*140% increase in monthly sales from November 2006 - September 2007
*700% increase from retail/re-order sales from November 2006 - September 2007

NEED HELP! - WITH CHOCOLATE BUSINESS IN UK!

Hi
I'm rather desperate at the moment.
Looking for contacts in the UK who might be interested in a unique business opportunity.
I have a number of people in Italy who are interested in signing on with a chocolate business.
If I sign them up in Canada the shipping and VAT prices are astronomical.
However, we have a warehouse in the UK from which shipping and taxes are more reasonable.
Anyone interested in helping out as part of the UK connection would be compensated for their efforts and might additionally also be interested in taking part in the healthy chocolate business.
So if you live in the UK or know of anyone living in the UK who is interested please have them contact me right away.
Thanks so much.

Finally a Chocolate That’s Great on the Lips, the Hips and the Heart!

Of all of the rich and decadent foods consumers have to choose from, chocolate is by far one of the most popular. The sweet and creamy treat has been eaten by billions of people all over the world for centuries. And while it’s often perceived as indulgent and fattening, chocolate actually has a number of health benefits. Xocai, one of the health food industry’s fastest growing brands is now helping consumers enjoy the amazing taste of chocolate, without the guilt and negative impacts. By combining all natural unprocessed chocolate with the acai berry and other fruits, the Xocai line of products is changing the way consumers perceive chocolate, and making it possible for health-conscious individuals to indulge while still watching maintaining good health.
Chocolate is made from seeds from the cacao tree, which is native to South America. Throughout much of the world’s history, it has been treasured as a luxury good, and was previously used in a resistance building, fatigue fighting drink called Xocolatl by the Mayans and the Aztecs, and later by the European elite. Chocolate is still noted for its health boosting benefits today, and many modern scientists will attest to that fact. According to a research presented at a conference held by the American Association for the Advancement of Sciences, chocolate can help to prevent or remedy a number of common ailments, including high blood pressure. Chocolate is also rich in antioxidants, which help to prevent or slow the oxidative damage to the body, and prevent related diseases, such as heart disease, diabetes, cancer and macular degeneration.
We live in a fast-paced world and many of us have difficulty making sure that we’re getting all of the nutrients and vitamins that will help us maintain our health. The Xocai products are a great way to supplement your diet with a natural solution that has proven health benefits. From the new revolutionary product Sipping Xocolate to the Omega Squares, customers are excited that something that taste so great, can also be so great for them.
Chocolate is one of the most popular flavors around the world, but chocolate candies, drinks and other products made with chocolate can be high in fat and calories. If consumed in excess, many of these products can lead to weight gain and other health issues. However, compared to most mainstream products made with chocolate, Xocai has the same decadent taste, but with far fewer grams of fat and sugar. Made with acai, the super antioxidant berry that’s sweeping the diet industry, Xocai is safe for health-conscious consumers, dieters and even diabetics. These low calorie products are also a great source of protein and fiber.
It’s no secret that lifestyle changes can be difficult to stick to. Our products make it easier for people to still truly enjoy the foods and beverages that they are consuming while still remaining committed to their overall health.

Hi: Conscious Chocolate Lovers.....

Imagine to Pay it Forward… 3 pieces of Xocai Chocolate to 3 people who do the same as a symbol of Opening up Heart, while Sharing Joy, Pleasure and Prosperity.and Peace.( as this certainly melts down the stress… Did you know too that people eat more chocolate during tough economic times than any other food
Once in a while you come across something; an image, a song, a word, that moves your heart and soul. I wanted to share that moment with you :)

Why Network Marketing?

Network marketing represents 93% of all direct sales. This video will explain why so many successful conventional companies are joining this exciting industry.



Please note: The video starts a few seconds after you press the play button. It is a short video.

WHY PROBIOTICS IN DELICIOUS BELGIUM DARK CHOCOLATE

What are the XoBiotic Squares™?
There are many natural functional foods in virtually every food group. As we all know, chocolate itself is a functional food if it contains sufficient antioxidants and flavonoids. However, it is now possible for manufacturers to create functional foods by fortifying and enhancing their products to give them added health benefits never before possible. A new growing segment of functional food is called “probiotics."
Probiotic means “fit for life”, or “pro life." Probiotics are living microorganisms which when administered effectively in adequate amounts confer health benefits. The adult intestinal tract is home to approximately 100 trillion microorganisms. More than 400 different bacterial species have already been identified in the intestinal tract.
First, in order to be effective Probiotics must contain bacteria which are resistant to stomach acids and bile salts. Secondly, the bacteria must have the capacity to compete successfully with the indigenous intestinal bacteria. So, either the bacteria must be protected by the use of encapsulation techniques, or new types of foods must be developed which offer increased protection for the bacteria. The key to the effectiveness of probiotic treatment is for the bacteria to be able to pass through the stomach and the small intestines reaching the large intestines with sufficient strength to colonize and flourish.
SHIME stands for “The Simulator of the Human Intestinal Microbial Ecosystem." This in vitro system was created to simulate the activities and conditions found in the stomach, small intestines, and large intestines. This enables scientists to monitor the quantity of bacteria that survive the journey to the large intestines. And, it also enables them to monitor the development of the bacterial colonies in the large intestines.
According to the American College of Gastroenterology, 95 million Americans suffer from digestive problems. Some 60 million have heartburn, 50 million have irritable bowel syndrome, and 20 million suffer from stomach ulcers.
Many, many new probiotic products have been launched in North America and Europe. But, we have a distinct advantage. Chocolate appears to be the ideal delivery system for probiotics. Chocolate has been shown to be far superior to milk as a delivery system for Probiotics.
The Xoçai™ XoBiotic™ chocolate will be in the form of an 11-gram square and will deliver 1 billion microorganisms of two types— Lactobacillus Helveticus R0052 and Bifido Bacterium Longum R0175. These probiotics have been selected for our probiotic chocolate because of their stability in chocolate and their guaranteed shelf life equal to the shelf life of the chocolate itself, if properly stored as recommended for all Xoçai™ products (40*F – 75*F). By marrying the health benefits of dark chocolate with those of these two probiotic cultures, which have a positive influence on immune and gut health, we gain new opportunities with health-conscious consumers.

Xocai Healthy Chocolate Probiotics

Dr. Warren XoBiotic Video Presentation
To view this video, click the video image. Learn about the unique and powerful infusion of Probiotics and Healthy Chocolate.

HEALTHY CHOCOLATE on AM. NORTHWEST NEWS

Chocolate - I love chocolate - and now there is Healthy Chocolate.
Dr. Steven Warren gives us the amazing information on eating chocolate and being healthy and even loss weight! This video is from the AM Northwest morning news.

Chocolate - I Love Lots and Lots of Chocolate

Did you know that one billion people ate chocolate today?

Did you know that 90% of people love and crave Chocolate and that 50% can not live without Chocolate?

Did you know that the average person eats 12 pounds of chocolate a year?

Did you know that there is HEALTY CHOCOLATE that is

♥Patented

♥Cold Pressed

♥High Antioxidant Super Food

♥Diabetic and Vegan Friendly

♥Virtually Caffeine Free

♥Low Glycemic

♥Kosher Certified

♥Low Cholesteral

♥Weight Loss Program

♥And Tastes like the Best Belgium Chocolate - because it is!!!!

♥MXI - XICAI