Candy article http://www.yourcandytips.com Candy article Thu, 20 Nov 2008 05:17:40 +0000 en Candy Best Recipes: Ice Cream Cookie Pizza http://www.yourcandytips.com/Best_Recipes:_Ice_Cream_Cookie_Pizza/article/102176 Thu, 20 Nov 2008 05:17:40 +0000 Candy Cream http://www.yourcandytips.com/Best_Recipes:_Ice_Cream_Cookie_Pizza/article/102176 Gather everybody around for this really cool cold pizza. Each person will have lots of fun topping their ice cream pizza slices with lots of yummy goodies. Great for kids parties.Cookie? cup firmly packed brown sugar? cup butter or margarine, softened1 egg? teaspoon vanilla1 cup all-purpose flour1 cup uncooked quick-cooking oats1 teaspoon baking soda? teaspoon saltIce Cream1 quart vanilla ice cream, slightly softenedToppingsFudge sauce, strawberry sauce, caramel sauce, sliced bananas, sliced strawberries, m&m candies, gummi candy, coarsely chopped chocolate sandwich cookies, chopped candy bars, candy sprinkles, nuts.DirectionsPreheat oven to 375 degrees.Combine brown sugar, butter, egg, and vanilla in large bowl. Beat at medium speed, scraping bowl often, until creamy. Reduce speed to low; add flour, oats, baking soda and salt.

Beat until well mixed.Spread dough evenly into ungreased 12-inch pizza pan. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes or until golden brown. Cool completely.Spread ice cream evenly over cooled cookie. Freeze until firm (1 to 2 hours).To serve, cut into wedges; top with desired topping..

]]> Build Character with This Delicious Triple A Recipe http://www.yourcandytips.com/Build_Character_with_This_Delicious_Triple_A_Recipe/article/95834 Wed, 19 Nov 2008 21:13:26 +0000 A Character http://www.yourcandytips.com/Build_Character_with_This_Delicious_Triple_A_Recipe/article/95834 Vinegar or honey, what do kids really want? "Toys, candy, and their own way," answer millions of parents. They say you can catch more flies with a spoonful of honey than with a cupful of vinegar. So why do too many toys, too much candy, and constantly giving in to our children, create sour little characters? Aren't these the ingredients for honey?Let's consider the most delicious ingredients: what kids really want and how to give it to them. The Triple A Recipe for honey ? attention, appreciation, and affection are delicious, powerful, and bonding. Children thirst for your positive attention.1.

Cheering them on at their special events2. Reading stories with them3. Listening to their ideas are a few tasty and needed ingredients.Children thrive on appreciation. 1. Saying, "Thank-you."2.

Smiles3. Specific praise for specific deeds warm their hearts and increase their desire to be close to you.Children crave affection. 1. Hugs2. Kisses3.

Notes of love tell them how much you care about them.Parents, it's your attention, your appreciation and your affection that your kids really want. With this Triple A Recipe you will positively influence your children, their character, and their future. This recipe will also create an unbreakable bond between you and your children because you will be giving them what they really want ? you. You are the honey!.

]]> "Add Our Country’s Service Men and Women to Your Holiday Greeting List," Says Atlanta Man, "And At No Cost to You, We Send Your Greetings to Our Troops in Iraq" http://www.yourcandytips.com/%5C%22Add_Our_Country%26%238217%3Bs_Service_Men_and_Women_to_Your_Holiday_Greeting_List%2C%5C%22_Says_Atlanta_Man%2C_%5C%22And_At_No_Cost_to_You%2C_We_Send_Your_Greetings_to_Our_Troops_in_Iraq%5C%22/article/129061 Wed, 19 Nov 2008 19:27:14 +0000 %26quot%3BAnd Man%2C http://www.yourcandytips.com/%5C%22Add_Our_Country%26%238217%3Bs_Service_Men_and_Women_to_Your_Holiday_Greeting_List%2C%5C%22_Says_Atlanta_Man%2C_%5C%22And_At_No_Cost_to_You%2C_We_Send_Your_Greetings_to_Our_Troops_in_Iraq%5C%22/article/129061 ATLANTA (ContentDesk via ContentDesk Direct) October 26, 2005 -- Operation Good Will Toward Our Troops launches today with a web site enabling any U.S. adult or child to send meaningful holiday greetings to soldiers serving in Iraq, with just a click. Candy Apple Gift Baskets, based in the Atlanta area (http://www.CandyAppleGiftBaskets.com), announces that Americans who wish to support the troops can contribute their good-will wishes at http://www.OperationGoodwill.com. Candy Apple Gift Baskets will bind those greetings into 1,000 albums and send them to Iraq along with more than 100 gift baskets containing items often requested by service men and women.After seeing a bulletin board at a Stop & Shop in Boston of emails and pictures from service men and women in Iraq, I thought up a way to help connect Americans at home with Americans serving on the other side of the world, says Kevin Lloyd, a business intelligence consultant who also owns the gift basket company Candy Apple Gift Baskets. While our company is getting ready to send gift baskets to individual soldiers, men, women and children back home are invited to send holiday greetings to our service people that well distribute at our expense to Army, Air Force, Navy and Marine personnel abroad.The gift baskets being assembled by Candy Apple Gift Baskets will include items most requested by soldiers serving in Iraq, such as DVDs, crossword puzzles, playing cards, toothpaste, lens wipes, batteries, cookies, candies, shampoo, beef jerky and Christmas treats.

The gift baskets will go to service men and women who have requested care packages on AnySoldier.com.The biggest and most important part of the holiday gift project is the 1 million holiday greetings we hope to collect and distribute, says Lloyd. If you think its important to let our troops know we appreciate their service, go to http://www.OperationGoodwill.com and enter a brief message. Its free and will go a long way to uplift their spirits over there during the holidays. Candy Apple Gift Baskets will compile the holiday wishes and words of support into bound books that theyll distribute throughout the four branches of service on behalf of all the American well-wishers. The messages will also be available online at http://www.CandyAppleGiftBaskets.com.The web site for Operation Good Will Toward Our Troops includes suggestions on how people can spread the word on the project throughout their church, workplace, school, neighborhood or business network, so as to reach the goal of 1 million messages of support.To learn more or to send a holiday message of good will and support, go to http://www.OperationGoodwill.com. About Candy Apple Gift Baskets Candy Apple Gift Baskets (http://www.CandyAppleGiftBaskets.com) provides attractively packaged corporate, personal and baby gift baskets containing food and useful items for Christmas and other joyous occasions.Candy Apple Gift Baskets 1216 Marifran Dr.

SW Conyers, GA 30094Contact: Kevin Lloyd 678-230-2801.

]]> Bespoke Boxes Featured on 'Daily Candy' http://www.yourcandytips.com/Bespoke_Boxes_Featured_on_%26%23039%3BDaily_Candy%26%23039%3B/article/130524 Wed, 19 Nov 2008 12:05:28 +0000 Bespoke+Boxes+Featured+on+%26%23039%3BDaily+Candy%26%23039%3B Bespoke http://www.yourcandytips.com/Bespoke_Boxes_Featured_on_%26%23039%3BDaily_Candy%26%23039%3B/article/130524 (ContentDesk) October 27, 2005 -- In its October 25, 2005 Los Angeles edition, "Daily Candy" featured Bespoke Boxes as an excellent site for purchasing gifts. As mentioned by "Daily Candy," Bespoke Boxes works with its clients to create that perfect gift from the hundreds of exclusive items it carries. Bespoke Boxes does that in a variety of ways, including offering complimentary personal shopping services when a client purchases a Bespoke Box. Another great and unique feature of Bespoke Boxes is that it allows it's customers the option of creating their own box full of gifts by browsing through hundred of items and adding as many gifts to their box as they want. Customers have the option of selecting from unique and very high-end edibles, body and spa products, gifts for the home and office, cigars, baby products and much, much more.

Once the customer has made his or her selection, Bespoke Boxes beautifully arranges each and every item in its signature pandan box for the most appealing presentation. Every gift from Bespoke Boxes arrives with a personal and hand-written greeting. Bespoke Boxes are among some of the most exquisite and unique gifts in the marketplace today. Simply put, Bespoke Boxes is the perfect site for all gift giving needs..

]]> Cake And Candy Gifts Will Make Them Feel Like A Kid Again! http://www.yourcandytips.com/Cake_And_Candy_Gifts_Will_Make_Them_Feel_Like_A_Kid_Again%21/article/90848 Wed, 19 Nov 2008 11:03:22 +0000 Like Kid http://www.yourcandytips.com/Cake_And_Candy_Gifts_Will_Make_Them_Feel_Like_A_Kid_Again%21/article/90848 So you have a friend that has a sweet tooth and you need to get them a last minute gift, or just a gloriously well thought out gift? Consider give cake and candy as gifts. Of course, you don't have to give both, cake or candy is fine also. There are lots of wonderful options for both, just visit our Sweet Gifts page (http://www.gourmet-food-gifts.com/sweet-gifts.htm) for more information. Cake Gifts:
  • Our favorite here is cheesecake. And yes, you can get cheesecake for delivery online.

    One store we recommend has several flavors, up to 4 pound cheesecakes, or even single serving size and truffle size!

  • Another store that carries just about everything also has a wonderful selection of international gourmet cakes. Try some, you'll be delighted, and so will your friend!
  • How about white chocolate mint truffle torte? Or chocolate chip fudge cake? These are just 2 of our favorites from one of the merchants we recommend.
Candy Gifts:
  • Candy gifts are especially perfect for milestone birthdays. Our favorite merchant for candy has "retro" candy gifts based on the decade. So for someone turning 30 or 35 for example, you might get them the 80's package. All kinds of candy you can't find now, but it's still freshly made and shipped at low cost.
  • If you have a preference for newer choices in candy, our second store has what you want.

    From Jelly Belly Jelly Beans to Pez to Bazooka, not to mention Altoids and Hershey's chocolate (just to name a few, really!) you're sure to find the perfect gift.

  • If you need a sugar free gift for dietary reasons, this store can also help. With hard candy, licorice and even sugar free Jelly Belly's, there's something that's sure to please.
I hope this has given you a better idea of what you can find out there. I had no idea you could buy candy and cakes like this online! Now that I do though, watch out ? that's what I'll be giving as gifts all the time! Enjoy your shopping, but remember to eat first, otherwise you may buy out the whole store ;).

]]> Best Recipes: Peppermint Cheesecake http://www.yourcandytips.com/Best_Recipes%26%2358%3B_Peppermint_Cheesecake/article/98639 Wed, 19 Nov 2008 04:10:07 +0000 Best Candy http://www.yourcandytips.com/Best_Recipes%26%2358%3B_Peppermint_Cheesecake/article/98639 This festive cheesecake is pretty in pink and perfect for Christmas or Valentine's Day. Crust1 cup chocolate wafer crumbs3 tablespoons margarine, meltedFilling1 envelope unflavored gelatin? cup cold water2 (8-oz.) containers soft cream cheese? cup sugar? cup milk? cup crushed peppermint candy1 cup whipping cream, whipped2 (1.45-oz). milk chocolate candy bars, finely choppedToppingswhipped creamcrushed peppermint candychocolate shavingsDirectionsPreheat oven to 350 degrees.Combine crumbs and margarine; press onto bottom of 9-inch springform pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 10 minutes. Cool.Soften gelatin in water; stir over low heat until dissolved.

Combine cream cheese and sugar, mixing at medium speed on electric mixer until well blended. Gradually add gelatin, milk and peppermint candy, mixing until blended. chill until firm.Garnish with additional whipped cream combined with crushed peppermint candy and shaved chocolate..

]]> Birthday Party Fun: Goodie Bag Alternatives http://www.yourcandytips.com/Birthday_Party_Fun:_Goodie_Bag_Alternatives/article/7321 Wed, 19 Nov 2008 03:06:23 +0000 Birthday Bag http://www.yourcandytips.com/Birthday_Party_Fun:_Goodie_Bag_Alternatives/article/7321 If you're looking for alternatives to pricey goodie bags, here are a few ideas that will make your guests--and wallet--happy. Any Fun Party:Take Polaroid photos of each guest with the birthday child, and decorate cardboard picture frames, or make frames with popsicle sticks.Dance Party:Let the birthday child create a mix CD of favorite music. Burn copies for everybody (and play it at the party too!).Hawaiian Party:Decorate inexpensive plastic sunglasses with artificial flowers. String together more artificial flowers for one-of- a-kind leis. Royal Party:Decorate paper crowns and make scepters from wooden dowels and plastic jewels.Sleepover Party:Decorate plastic light-switch plates with stickers.

Allow your young guests to embellish white pillowcases with fabric paints for a take-home sleepy surprise.Spring or Garden Party:Paint flower pots and include a pack of flower seeds for children to grow at home.Survivor Party:Send the children on a scavenger hunt equipped with compasses and trail mixes that they can make before the hunt. The compass will become a new favorite gadget, and the trail mix is a lot healthier that candy treats.Tea Party:Let the girls decorate straw hats with artificial flowers, which they can wear for the party, and later take home. Complete the party with candy necklaces.Have fun!.

]]> Holiday Candy Canes Are Festive and Fun http://www.yourcandytips.com/ Tue, 18 Nov 2008 21:24:17 +0000 Holiday Fun http://www.yourcandytips.com/ Candy canes are everyone's favorite holiday treat. Just think about how versatile they are. Not only do candy canes look great hanging from Christmas trees, but their versatility makes them perfect for all kinds of decorative uses.Candy canes can be crushed or used whole in holiday arts and crafts projects. How about adding candy canes to your homemade holiday gift baskets?Peppermint candy canes are usually red and white, but they can also be found in fun colors like red, green and white, and also flavors like orange, cherry, and even chocolate!You can find candy canes sprinkled inside of cookies and other delicious Christmas recipes.Candy canes make great ornaments. You can buy real ones and hang them around the house or the plastic version works fine too.To create a festive mood on the holiday dinner table you can put out a couple of candy cane candles.Got a wreath? Stick a few candy canes inside and watch your guests smile.

Candy canes always seem to make people happy.Mini candy canes can be crafted into a candy cane tree and used as a centerpiece. Another fun idea is to make your own candy cane pins and hand them out as gifts or stocking stuffers.Some people even put large candy cane decorations outside of their houses. Some of these giant candy cane replicas even light up inside!No matter how you enjoy candy canes, they are sure to make your holiday celebrations much more delightful..

]]> Candy, Chocolate And Gum All Treats To Tickle Your Fancy! http://www.yourcandytips.com/Candy%2C_Chocolate_And_Gum_All_Treats_To_Tickle_Your_Fancy%21/article/24481 Tue, 18 Nov 2008 21:16:49 +0000 To Treats http://www.yourcandytips.com/Candy%2C_Chocolate_And_Gum_All_Treats_To_Tickle_Your_Fancy%21/article/24481 A delicious, mouth-watering piece of sweetened candy is a treat that tempts everyone. Whether it's a spicy cinnamon candy a hard watermelon candy that just bursts with flavor as soon as it placed inside your mouth; candy is a treat that you enjoy and deserve.Soft candy, chewy candy, chocolate and fruit candy are all available today over the internet at great prices. Whether it's chocolate, hard candy or mouth melting cotton candy, it's hard to turn down a sweet treat. For an instant burst of energy just pop a smooth, sweet piece of chocolate into your mouth. Kids love the sour/sweet candy combination and who doesn't enjoy munching on warm chocolate chip cookies with a glass of milk.The ingredients that go into making candy are extremely important.

Quality sugars, flavors and other ingredients all help to shape and form a wonderful, delicious treat. Candy has been around for a long time and adding enjoyment to both young and old. Remember Grandfather's horehounds? Yes, people still enjoy them.Only deal with quality makers of candy and chocolates that use the finest, freshest quality ingredients and that are offered at reasonable prices..

]]> Best Recipes: Peppermint Cheesecake http://www.yourcandytips.com/Best_Recipes:_Peppermint_Cheesecake/article/90798 Tue, 18 Nov 2008 17:19:29 +0000 Best Cheesecake http://www.yourcandytips.com/Best_Recipes:_Peppermint_Cheesecake/article/90798 This festive cheesecake is pretty in pink and perfect for Christmas or Valentine's Day. Crust1 cup chocolate wafer crumbs3 tablespoons margarine, meltedFilling1 envelope unflavored gelatin? cup cold water2 (8-oz.) containers soft cream cheese? cup sugar? cup milk? cup crushed peppermint candy1 cup whipping cream, whipped2 (1.45-oz). milk chocolate candy bars, finely choppedToppingswhipped creamcrushed peppermint candychocolate shavingsDirectionsPreheat oven to 350 degrees.Combine crumbs and margarine; press onto bottom of 9-inch springform pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 10 minutes. Cool.Soften gelatin in water; stir over low heat until dissolved.

Combine cream cheese and sugar, mixing at medium speed on electric mixer until well blended. Gradually add gelatin, milk and peppermint candy, mixing until blended. Chill until firm.Garnish with additional whipped cream combined with crushed peppermint candy and shaved chocolate..

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