Chocolate

[blpeterson]

Anybody here like chocolate as much as I do?

Study: Dark Chocolate May Have Benefit
By LINDSEY TANNER, AP Medical Writer

CHICAGO - A small study suggests that eating dark chocolate can lower your blood pressure a delicious instance in which something that tastes good might, for a change, be good for you, too.

The short study would need to be confirmed in larger, longer-term ones before doctors could recommend treatment with chocolate, researchers say.

Yet if the results can be confirmed, "you can sin with perhaps a little less bad feeling," said Dr. Franz Messerli, a hypertension expert at Ochsner Clinic Foundation in New Orleans.

The German study appears in Wednesday's Journal of the American Medical Association.

Thirteen adults with untreated mild hypertension got to eat 3-ounce chocolate bars every day for two weeks. Half of the patients got white chocolate, half got dark chocolate.

Dark chocolate contains plant substances called polyphenols _ ingredients scientists think are responsible for the heart-healthy attributes of red wine. Polyphenols also have been shown to lower blood pressure in animals.

Blood pressure remained pretty much unchanged in the group that ate white chocolate, which does not contain polyphenols. But after two weeks, systolic blood pressure _ the top number _ had dropped an average of five points in the dark-chocolate group. The lower, or diastolic, reading fell an average of almost two points.

The participants had an average blood pressure reading of about 153 over 84.

While their blood pressure did not fall enough to be considered in the desirable range _ below 120 over 80 _ the results show dark chocolate "might serve as a promising approach to reduce systolic blood pressure," said lead author Dr. Dirk Taubert of the University of Cologne.

Taubert said participants ate the chocolate bars instead of the sweets they usually consumed, and thus did not gain weight during the study.

The study received no industry funding _ the researchers bought the chocolate themselves from the supermarket.

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On the Net:

JAMA: http://jama.ama-assn.org

[mrman_3k]

Well then I should have ultra low heart pressure:Beer

[youm0nt]

Originally posted by mrman_3k
Well then I should have ultra low heart pressure:Beer :rofl2 :lmao mmmm chocolate :KICKASS

[blpeterson]

My absolute favorite candy.

[Orangepeel]

Mmmm Reese's Peanut Butter Cups :p!

I have tried making them from melted chocolate and smooth Kraft peanut butter. They came out great, and didn't last very long at work :D.

Just get some cupcake papers, melt some chocolate and pour a little into the cup n' swirl it about a bit. Cool the cups in the fridge, fill with peanut butter and then top with more melted chocolate :).

Yup, it's a lot of work, but you can pick the chocolate you want, and either crunchy or smooth peanut butter :spin!

[blpeterson]

Originally posted by Orangepeel
Mmmm Reese's Peanut Butter Cups :p!

I have tried making them from melted chocolate and smooth Kraft peanut butter. They came out great, and didn't last very long at work :D.

Just get some cupcake papers, melt some chocolate and pour a little into the cup n' swirl it about a bit. Cool the cups in the fridge, fill with peanut butter and then top with more melted chocolate :).

Yup, it's a lot of work, but you can pick the chocolate you want, and either crunchy or smooth peanut butter :spin!

Ed had a Reese's peanut butter cup the size of a 9" pie made for me when I came home from deployment. the thing must have weighed 10 pounds because it was about 3" thick. We served it for dessert at my welcome home dinner. It was fantastic.

MMMMM Reese's with ice cold milk :) :) :) :) :luxhello :luxhello :luxhello :luxhello :thumb :thumb :thumb :thumb

[Orangepeel]

Originally posted by blpeterson
Ed had a Reese's peanut butter cup the size of a 9" pie made for me when I came home from deployment. the thing must have weighed 10 pounds because it was about 3" thick. We served it for dessert at my welcome home dinner. It was fantastic.

MMMMM Reese's with ice cold milk :) :) :) :) :luxhello :luxhello :luxhello :luxhello :thumb :thumb :thumb :thumb

YUM! Even the smell of a Reese PB cup makes the mouth water :p!

[blpeterson]

Originally posted by Orangepeel
YUM! Even the smell of a Reese PB cup makes the mouth water :p!

When we deployed in Feb. Ed secreted 10 cases of Reese's aboard and let me run out before hetold me to go to the galley and ask for them. I didn't know if I wanted to kill him or kiss him.:rofl2

[bejohnson]

Originally posted by blpeterson
When we deployed in Feb. Ed secreted 10 cases of Reese's aboard and let me run out before hetold me to go to the galley and ask for them. I didn't know if I wanted to kill him or kiss him.:rofl2

Yeah, and you enjoyed each and everyone.:p Between you and Sonja it's a wonder they lasted till the last week of the cruise.:)

[Maro]

Mmmnn!

I love Reeses Pieces!!

There is a guy in the mall here who imports English and US Chocolates so every now and then I indulge myself!

:devil :devil

[bejohnson]

[QUOTE]Originally posted by Maro
Mmmnn!

I love Reeses Pieces!!

There is a guy in the mall here who imports English and US Chocolates so every now and then I indulge myself!

:devil :devil [/QUOTE

Mmmmm... The Chocolate Bear in San Francisco. Mmmmmmm

http://www.chocolatebear.com/

[bejohnson]

Cadbury Chocolates Ummmmmmmmmmmmmmm!!


http://www.cadbury.co.uk

[wazman]

Allergic to chocolate.

Can't have it.

Damn.

[bejohnson]

And don't forget Ghirardelli in San Francisco also.

http://www.ghirardelli.com/

[bejohnson]

Originally posted by wazman
Allergic to chocolate.

Can't have it.

Damn.

Damn, thats worse than being allergic to sex.:Nope

[WazLady73]

I just tried the new Dark Chocolate Kisses...

They were REALLY good!:bounce

I have always liked dark chocolate over milk chocolate. I dunno why...ever since I was a wee little youngin and my grandmother had the bite size Hershery Mini's in her candy dish at her house. I always picked out the dark choclate ones.

I am so happy :KICKASS that now dark chocolate is getting the attention it so long deserves! :thumb

Mmmmmmm....goood...

[bejohnson]

Originally posted by WazLady73
I just tried the new Dark Chocolate Kisses...

They were REALLY good!:bounce

I have always liked dark chocolate over milk chocolate. I dunno why...ever since I was a wee little youngin and my grandmother had the bite size Hershery Mini's in her candy dish at her house. I always picked out the dark choclate ones.

I am so happy :KICKASS that now dark chocolate is getting the attention it so long deserves! :thumb

Mmmmmmm....goood...

I used to eat my mothers bakers semi-sweet chocolate. Got my tail in a crack several times for that.:) Can't eat any candy now unless it's one piece a month. I get a kick out of watching Brandi with her Reese's and milk. I'll swear I think she has what the French call La Petite Mort every time she has one.:Holy Crap

[littlemissborin]

It only makes sense that chocolate is good for you.. it is, after all, a vegetable...:) :) Beans are vegetables.. Chocolate is made from cocoa beans.. therefore chocolate is a vegetable!!! Gotta love it!

[Xilant]

Originally posted by Orangepeel
YUM! Even the smell of a Reese PB cup makes the mouth water :p!

Have you tried that new white chocolate reese's peanut butter cup? Its pretty good. Very sweet though.

[XxFaeryOnFirexX]

reminds me of a post i posted earlier in another said thread....


oh there i go fanatsizing again.


Chocolate goooooood :KICK ASS

[Maniacmous]

Originally posted by littlemissborin
It only makes sense that chocolate is good for you.. it is, after all, a vegetable...:) :) Beans are vegetables.. Chocolate is made from cocoa beans.. therefore chocolate is a vegetable!!! Gotta love it!

Don't use that excuse, because technically, barley and hops are grains...does that mean beer, which is made from them, is a serving of grain?!

[Xilant]

Cocoa beans come from trees therefor they are fruite.

[XxFaeryOnFirexX]

Originally posted by Xilant
Cocoa beans come from trees therefor they are fruite.

yeah... beans are fruit.

[littlemissborin]

Originally posted by XxFaeryOnFirexX
yeah... beans are fruit.


close enough....

[wazman]

Originally posted by XxFaeryOnFirexX
yeah... beans are fruit.

Beans, beans, the magical fruit... :)

[wazman]

Originally posted by bejohnson
Damn, thats worse than being allergic to sex.:Nope

Oh, I don't know about that...

I'd rather be chocolate frustrated than sexually frustrated...

[bejohnson]

Originally posted by wazman
Beans, beans, the magical fruit... :)

Butter Beans, Butter Beans good for your heart....:eek:

[neutralz]

i love chocolates too.
leonidas, SINS, godiva, i love them all but its rather expensive on the pocket.
for regular consumption i think van houten and hershey's rather good too :)

[XxFaeryOnFirexX]

Originally posted by neutralz
i love chocolates too.
leonidas, SINS, godiva, i love them all but its rather expensive on the pocket.
for regular consumption i think van houten and hershey's rather good too :)

I don't care much for godiva. For the calorie intake of 2 pieces of that I can have way more hersheys. It's good and all... but it is too derned expensive like you say.

But for a treat, those German Chocolate Sea Shells. Those are gooooooood.

[Orangepeel]

Originally posted by neutralz
i love chocolates too.
leonidas, SINS, godiva, i love them all but its rather expensive on the pocket.
for regular consumption i think van houten and hershey's rather good too :)

Leonidas chocolates are awesome :hail!

Godivas? Ok, but prefer the above. It's hard to go thru the Bay subway tunnel without buying one or two for the road :spin.

Would very much like to try The Chocolate Bear :). I spent about a half and hour on their website last night checking out the truffles.

Thank you, thank you, cocoa bean!

[XxFaeryOnFirexX]

Originally posted by Orangepeel
Leonidas chocolates are awesome :hail!

Godivas? Ok, but prefer the above. It's hard to go thru the Bay subway tunnel without buying one or two for the road :spin.

Would very much like to try The Chocolate Bear :). I spent about a half and hour on their website last night checking out the truffles.

Thank you, thank you, cocoa bean!

Oh... not to upset anyone, but chocolate comes from the cacao bean which comes from the cacao plant which grows in rain forests. If there are no rainforests then there is no real chocolate. Here is another reason why to preserve the rain forests. Somebody setup a petition.

[bejohnson]

Originally posted by Orangepeel
Leonidas chocolates are awesome :hail!

Godivas? Ok, but prefer the above. It's hard to go thru the Bay subway tunnel without buying one or two for the road :spin.

Would very much like to try The Chocolate Bear :). I spent about a half and hour on their website last night checking out the truffles.

Thank you, thank you, cocoa bean!

I've been in their store and the one Ghirardelli has on Pier 39. When you walk in you start drooling and gain 10 pounds.:) The funniest thing is to watch people walking their dogs. Dogs LOVE chocolate and as soon as they get the scent they head right for the shops dragging the pet owner behind.:rofl2

[Maniacmous]

How ironic...they love chocolate but can't have it...yet drag their owners who too love it, but in many cases (at least in the generally obese United States) shouldn't be eating it...so much pain, yet so much joy, all from one little bean... :Holy Crap

[XxFaeryOnFirexX]

Originally posted by Maniacmous
How ironic...they love chocolate but can't have it...yet drag their owners who too love it, but in many cases (at least in the generally obese United States) shouldn't be eating it...so much pain, yet so much joy, all from one little bean... :Holy Crap

I watch what I eat though.

[bejohnson]

Originally posted by XxFaeryOnFirexX
I watch what I eat though.

So do I. I watch it disappear from the plate in front of me.:)

[bejohnson]

Originally posted by Maniacmous
How ironic...they love chocolate but can't have it...yet drag their owners who too love it, but in many cases (at least in the generally obese United States) shouldn't be eating it...so much pain, yet so much joy, all from one little bean... :Holy Crap

Hey you talkn bout me?:) My wife kills me. She eats all the candy and dessert she want. Eats 3 times as much as I. (Saw her eat a 28 oz. Porterhouse with a two pound backed potato, salad, cornand rolls with dessert once) and she struggles to maintain her weight at 135. I think she's an alien.:rofl2

[Maniacmous]

Remind me to hate your wife....that is so brutal that she can do that!!! I wish I could pull stuff like that off, I'm at 135 right now, about 5'11 I believe...my aim is 120lbs, from there I want to just build...but those last 15 pounds or so just suck and won't die.

Edit: No, I wasn't serious about hating Brandi...:D

[bejohnson]

Originally posted by Maniacmous
Remind me to hate your wife....that is so brutal that she can do that!!! I wish I could pull stuff like that off, I'm at 135 right now, about 5'11 I believe...my aim is 120lbs, from there I want to just build...but those last 15 pounds or so just suck and won't die.

Edit: No, I wasn't serious about hating Brandi...:D

Two words "Thigh Master":rofl2 or better yet "Suzanne Sommers":banana AKA a good excercise routine is all you need son because 135 at 5'11" ain't bad.

[bejohnson]

Originally posted by Maniacmous
Remind me to hate your wife....that is so brutal that she can do that!!! I wish I could pull stuff like that off, I'm at 135 right now, about 5'11 I believe...my aim is 120lbs, from there I want to just build...but those last 15 pounds or so just suck and won't die.

Edit: No, I wasn't serious about hating Brandi...:D

Her doctor estimates that she has to intake 10,000 calories a day just to maintain her weight. See, excercise is bad for you.:lmao

[bejohnson]

Originally posted by Whisp[TR]
either is unnatural sugars found in chocolate along with caffeine


There is no such thing as an unnatural sugar. There is refined and unrefined. Both are natural products derived from plants. (sugar beets, corn, sugar cane, tree sap ect.) There is sucrose, dextrose. glucose ect. anything ending in OSE is a sugar and the body will process it to glucose. Same is true for starch such as bread, rice and potatoes.

As far as depression so little is know about depression and it's may manifestations the usual course of treatment by smart doctors is whatever works for the individual. Caffine has actually shown some promise in the treatment of depression.

Of course Caffine and to a lessor extent sugar can be addictive.

[Maniacmous]

Originally posted by bejohnson
Two words "Thigh Master":rofl2 or better yet "Suzanne Sommers":banana AKA a good excercise routine is all you need son because 135 at 5'11" ain't bad.

I have a pretty good exercise routine...I run 10 miles daily, cross country, not a flat track (nice Ohio hilly terrain), 100 push ups, 350 sit-ups (300 standard, 50 hanging), and then whatever other activities I get into during the day, mostly just hours of mowing grass lately...fun fun.

[bejohnson]

Originally posted by Maniacmous
I have a pretty good exercise routine...I run 10 miles daily, cross country, not a flat track (nice Ohio hilly terrain), 100 push ups, 350 sit-ups (300 standard, 50 hanging), and then whatever other activities I get into during the day, mostly just hours of mowing grass lately...fun fun.

You have nothing to worry about.

[bejohnson]

Originally posted by Whisp[TR]
well i have had depression most of my life and seems to be what all the doctors and group people say

ok yep no unnatural sugars

but natural sugars are better then refined like found in chocolate and thats what i meant

whats better for energy?

a chocolate bar

or an apple

it would be an apple

also because when your system goes into a depression it effects your digestion system even the people that eat lost and thats why they get fat

so if you eat an apple which is easier on your digestion system it helps you out better

Belive it or not the candy bar is the fastest route for energy. Being diabetic if you take insulin you have to carry a candy bar or sugar cubes with you because in case of low blood sugar that is the fastest way to put sugar into the blood. The apple has to be processed. The energy to process the apple and the time it takes detracts from the energy boost.

[Maniacmous]

Interesting food factoid: It actually takes more energy to break down the contents of a can of Mountain Dew than it gives your body in return. :Holy Crap

[bejohnson]

Originally posted by Maniacmous
Interesting food factoid: It actually takes more energy to break down the contents of a can of Mountain Dew than it gives your body in return. :Holy Crap

I wish! But that is true for celery and lettuce.

[bejohnson]

now if I would do as I know to do I wouldn't be shopping at the "Big and Tall" store:Sigh

[Maniacmous]

I would think that it would be similar for many vegetables, since for the most part, they are fiber, which the body cannot absorb..

[Maniacmous]

I actually like granola and most healthy foods to be honest...still, every now and then I'll just go nuts and indulge in the bad stuff, for instance, I just had one of those Cup 'O Ramen soup things...I love them, so salty and good...but I know they can't be too healthy... :Holy Crap

[bejohnson]

LUNCH

Bar of candy, Salt lick, Multi-vitamin with B-150 supplement.:)

[Maniacmous]

Salt lick sounds like an awesome idea for humans...I used to just sub in a bullion cube if I were in the mood for just like straight salt (but not totally bland like normal table salt)

[bejohnson]

Health Point.

The idea is to maintain your electrolytes at the proper level. If they are off you start craving what you need.

[bejohnson]

Originally posted by Whisp[TR]
also i grabbed this info off my group hand outs for a sumary of diet and nutrition

"minimize sweets in your diet. The more you eat sugar, the more you crave it, so it will take a couple of weeks to break your sugar addiction, Cookies, candy, CHOCOLATE, and all sugars are guranteed to cause anxiety, feelings of panic, and irritability."

and what i was talking about salt which is like chips

" Use less salt: it causes water retention and can add sysmptoms of anxiety"

also wont see chocolate on the canada food guide for healthy living.

next off of my food moods page

" sugar- the sugar in the jam filled donut with your coffee floods your blood stream giving you an instant energy high but only for a short time. Sugar in excess stimultaes the adrenals glands signalling the body for the fight or flight syndrome. In the withdrawl phase sugar levels plummet leaving you feeling tired and irratible."

thats why i say that that chicago one is wrong

its a quick fix which really isnt healthy

:)

Actually from working with several people that were on the advisory group that reported to me, I have to say your hand out is based on older research and that a lot of what they say is no longer excepted by the phsycological profession. Depression is caused by chemical imbalances in the brain that are triggered by a multitude of causes. Diet is just one and a minor one at that. as I said before they are just now begining to understand the causes. A different study showed that when a person was enjoying what he ate he was less depressed.

I have a cousin that was suffering from depression after a divorce. She tried drugs and diet with no results. I finally got her to see one of the doctors that had been in the advisory group and within 6 months of proper analysis she was much better. Seems that the underlying cause was somethings that happened in her childhood that she had suppressed.

[wazman]

Actually, doctors change their minds almost everyday about what's good and bad for you. First it's good, then it's bad. Then it's good again.

That's why I don't trust doctors. Any of them.

[bejohnson]

Originally posted by wazman
Actually, doctors change their minds almost everyday about what's good and bad for you. First it's good, then it's bad. Then it's good again.

That's why I don't trust doctors. Any of them.

living causes death

[Maniacmous]

I'm with you on not trusting them...inconvenient since I have to go in a day or two for a couple vaccinations, then for an appointment on the 10th...God I hate doctors.

[bejohnson]

Talk about hijacking a thread. Let's get back to chocolate.

Go here.

http://www.chocolate.com/

[egarrard]

Originally posted by wazman
Actually, doctors change their minds almost everyday about what's good and bad for you. First it's good, then it's bad. Then it's good again.

That's why I don't trust doctors. Any of them. Amen. Be a true Epicurean: Moderation in all things.

Lowering your sugar intake is just good for you overall. Tying it to mood is just goofy.

Having said that, Has anybody tried the Peanut Butter Googoos? Just like Reese's, but even better... :devil

[bejohnson]

Originally posted by egarrard
Amen. Be a true Epicurean: Moderation in all things.

Lowering your sugar intake is just good for you overall. Tying it to mood is just goofy.

As I was saying, using foods to modify mood is treating a symptom and not the problem.

[XxFaeryOnFirexX]

I'm 5'11" and I weigh 181 pounds.

I bike alot. Usually on camping trips we do 34 miles in about 3 hours.

I have muscle and not much fat at all. I did this calc of how much water is in my body and it was over 16 gallons or something. Alot of people say that I have a big bum... but that is okay becuase it don't jiggle.

yes... a candy bar will give you quick energy, but it won't last very long. Water has negative calories becuase you spend calories keeping yourself warm when the cold water enters your body and water didn't have any calories to begin with.

Soda has sodium and sodium makes you retain water. Bad thing.

Eat a normal amount of calories per day. Too little and your body thinks you are starving and therefore goes into a mode to preserve what you have.

Always exercise... before a meal. It will help you burn off calories because your metabolic rate is up.

[wazman]

Originally posted by bejohnson
living causes death

That's right... And since it's going to happen anyway, I say to hell with what they say and do what you want. Enjoy your life. There's no point in trying to live forever - no one ever has.

[XxFaeryOnFirexX]

Originally posted by wazman
That's right... And since it's going to happen anyway, I say to hell with what they say and do what you want. Enjoy your life. There's no point in trying to live forever - no one ever has.

the oldest person ever recorded in a book was Methusela (sp).

That book being the Bible of course.

[wazman]

Originally posted by egarrard
Amen. Be a true Epicurean: Moderation in all things.

Lowering your sugar intake is just good for you overall. Tying it to mood is just goofy.

Having said that, Has anybody tried the Peanut Butter Googoos? Just like Reese's, but even better... :devil

Peanut Butter Googoos? I've never heard of them... But now I'm intrigued...

[wazman]

Originally posted by XxFaeryOnFirexX
the oldest person ever recorded in a book was Methusela (sp).

That book being the Bible of course.

Yep, and according to the Bible, he lived 969 years.

And then he died.

Proving my point.

[blpeterson]

Originally posted by Maniacmous
I have a pretty good exercise routine...I run 10 miles daily, cross country, not a flat track (nice Ohio hilly terrain), 100 push ups, 350 sit-ups (300 standard, 50 hanging), and then whatever other activities I get into during the day, mostly just hours of mowing grass lately...fun fun.

I start out in the morning wiyh 15 minutes of stretching and follow that with 30 minutes on the Total Gym. I then do 250 push-ups, 500 sit-ups and 200 crunches. I then go for my run or bike ride. The run is usually 20 miles at a pace of 10 miles/hour though I'm a little slower than that now because it was hard to run on the ship. Treadmills don't count.:) if I bike I try to do atleast 25 miles in the morning at maximum output. Takes a little over an hour.

In the evenings I workout for about two hours with a couple of martial arts instructors here on base. It's a great workout and I get to teach martial arts which is my love. After that I'll cool down with a 5 mile jog or 30 minute bike ride.

Ed was right I do eat more than he. I'm gonna work on him though and get him down to 225 if I can. But he is the only person I've seen gain weight by driving past a Burger King.:Holy Crap

[XxFaeryOnFirexX]

Originally posted by wazman
Yep, and according to the Bible, he lived 969 years.

And then he died.

Proving my point.

Actually they have linked that one we start breeding, we start to die or something like that.

Like they took flies and stopped them from breeding. They have lived 3.5 times longer than if they did breed.

They are trying to do a study type thing to see if it works with other things. If it does.... they were saying that it could eventually over many many many generations lead to us living even longer.

Also, you stop aging after a certain point in your life.

Also... it has been proven sex once or twice a week in your life can boost your immune system and you won't get sick as often. Any more than 2x a week and it does not effect your immune system in any way... it was like you never had "Fun" at all.

[Maniacmous]

Yeah...after looking at that workout regimen....I think I'm gonna have to start lifting again, kick my run up to at least 15 miles, and up the rest of my workout, the situps and whatnot.

As far as martial arts go..they are intriguing, yes, but the best I can manage in that department at the moment is some basics I was taught, and basically improving my speed/endurance, and of course throwing knifes, sword handling, staff, etc.

[blpeterson]

Originally posted by XxFaeryOnFirexX
Also... it has been proven sex once or twice a week in your life can boost your immune system and you won't get sick as often. Any more than 2x a week and it does not effect your immune system in any way... it was like you never had "Fun" at all.

Hot Damn, Scr**w your way to health.

[wazman]

Originally posted by blpeterson
Hot Damn, Scr**w your way to health.

OK - what time should I come over? :D

(jk... jk...)

[XxFaeryOnFirexX]

Originally posted by wazman
OK - what time should I come over? :D

(jk... jk...)

:lmao :rofl2 :lmao

[blpeterson]

Originally posted by Maniacmous
Yeah...after looking at that workout regimen....I think I'm gonna have to start lifting again, kick my run up to at least 15 miles, and up the rest of my workout, the situps and whatnot.

As far as martial arts go..they are intriguing, yes, but the best I can manage in that department at the moment is some basics I was taught, and basically improving my speed/endurance, and of course throwing knifes, sword handling, staff, etc.

I've been practicing Martial Arts since I was 3 years old. Presently have nine black belts in different disciplines. The highest is an eighth degree in Tang Soo Do.

Here's my complete list.

Korean styles Hwarang system:

Tang Soo Do - 8th degree
Tae Kwon Do - 7th degree
Hwa Rang Do - 6th degree


Japanese styles

Aikido - shichidan (7th Dan)
Judo - rokudan (6th Dan)
Jujitsu - 6th degree


Okinawan style

Shotokan Karate - 6th degree


Chinese style

Shao-Lin Kung-Fu - 5th degree


Israili style

Krav Maga - 4th degree

I'm also well versed in Escrima, Capoeira and Savate

[Maniacmous]

Haha Wazzy...now there's our Ladies Man at work!! :luxhello

[Maniacmous]

Originally posted by blpeterson
I've been practicing Martial Arts since I was 3 years old. Presently have nine black belts in different disciplines. The highest is an eighth degree in Tang Soo Do.

Here's my complete list.

Korean styles Hwarang system:

Tang Soo Do - 8th degree
Tae Kwon Do - 7th degree
Hwa Rang Do - 6th degree


Japanese styles

Aikido - shichidan (7th Dan)
Judo - rokudan (6th Dan)
Jujitsu - 6th degree


Okinawan style

Shotokan Karate - 6th degree


Chinese style

Shao-Lin Kung-Fu - 5th degree


Israili style

Krav Maga - 4th degree

I'm also well versed in Escrima, Capoeira and Savate

Yeah...I think I just found my new personal trainer... :Holy Crap

[blpeterson]

Originally posted by wazman
OK - what time should I come over? :D

(jk... jk...)

Ed says he should never die unless I kill him from exhaustion.:KICKASS

[wazman]

Originally posted by Maniacmous
Haha Wazzy...now there's our Ladies Man at work!! :luxhello

Well, you know what they say - use it or lose it... :)

[blpeterson]

Gotta run guys. The victims er... students are here

[bejohnson]

Originally posted by wazman
OK - what time should I come over? :D

(jk... jk...)


Tsk, Tsk, Tsk, what will WazLady say?:Nope

[bejohnson]

Originally posted by Maniacmous
Yeah...after looking at that workout regimen....I think I'm gonna have to start lifting again, kick my run up to at least 15 miles, and up the rest of my workout, the situps and whatnot.

As far as martial arts go..they are intriguing, yes, but the best I can manage in that department at the moment is some basics I was taught, and basically improving my speed/endurance, and of course throwing knifes, sword handling, staff, etc.

Brandi has the quickest reflexes I've ever seen. I'm sure you have seen the try to grab the dime out of the open hand of someone before they close their hand trick. I watched her one night with a couple of SEALS. They thought they were fast. She not only took the dime out of their hands 10 out of 10 times but on the last few trys left two nickels as change without them realizing until they opened their hand. That was funny as hell and those guys took a hell of a ribbing from their buddies until one of the team commanders introduced her to them. She has since did some martial arts training for the teams at Little Creek.

[Orangepeel]

Peanut Butter Goo Goo?

Sounds sticky!

[Orangepeel]

Originally posted by Orangepeel
Peanut Butter Goo Goo?

Sounds sticky!

Omg..nvm...I just googled it and found a website :eek:!

[blpeterson]

Originally posted by Orangepeel
Omg..nvm...I just googled it and found a website :eek:!

I was just looking. That does look good. Got to try to find some.

[blpeterson]

Sherry, we've laid our collective souls bare here about excercise. How do you manage to keep thin as a chocolate lover?:)

[Orangepeel]

Originally posted by blpeterson
Sherry, we've laid our collective souls bare here about excercise. How do you manage to keep thin as a chocolate lover?:)

Both of my parents are thin by nature, so it's probably in the genes.

That, and I have always had more trouble putting on weight than losing it. It's downright scary if I get sick, beacuse the weight falls off really quick. Picked up a nasty stomach flu one year and lost about six pounds in three days.

I excercise a little, but more of a weekend warrior. Rod and I have been doing long bike rides lately, and it feels really good :).

I bought Pilates tapes and yoga mats, but after a day at the hospital and making rounds with my drug carts, then doing everything else, it's a chore to fit it in maybe once a week, but I like what it does for my tummy and posture :).

[abb1]

Originally posted by Orangepeel
Mmmm Reese's Peanut Butter Cups :p!

I have tried making them from melted chocolate and smooth Kraft peanut butter. They came out great, and didn't last very long at work :D.

Just get some cupcake papers, melt some chocolate and pour a little into the cup n' swirl it about a bit. Cool the cups in the fridge, fill with peanut butter and then top with more melted chocolate :).

Yup, it's a lot of work, but you can pick the chocolate you want, and either crunchy or smooth peanut butter :spin! Sherry, your baking skills are awesome. If I was Rodney, I would be the size of a house:)

[abb1]

Originally posted by bejohnson
Tsk, Tsk, Tsk, what will WazLady say?:Nope heh heh, I'll put my money on Wazlady:lmao

[blpeterson]

Originally posted by Orangepeel
Both of my parents are thin by nature, so it's probably in the genes.

That, and I have always had more trouble putting on weight than losing it. It's downright scary if I get sick, beacuse the weight falls off really quick. Picked up a nasty stomach flu one year and lost about six pounds in three days.

I excercise a little, but more of a weekend warrior. Rod and I have been doing long bike rides lately, and it feels really good :).

I bought Pilates tapes and yoga mats, but after a day at the hospital and making rounds with my drug carts, then doing everything else, it's a chore to fit it in maybe once a week, but I like what it does for my tummy and posture :).

I have the same problem keeping weight on. Even if I don't exercise I tend to lose weight. I feel great after a workout though. It gives me the energy to attack the day.:)

[Maniacmous]

Yeah, I need my workout as well, you're right, it does energize you quite a bit as well...I have to workout every day, and I have to have my 1 pot of coffee, double-brewed, straight black...that's my essentials.

[blpeterson]

Originally posted by Maniacmous
Yeah, I need my workout as well, you're right, it does energize you quite a bit as well...I have to workout every day, and I have to have my 1 pot of coffee, double-brewed, straight black...that's my essentials.

Drinking coffee like that, we have a spot for you on my crew.

[Maniacmous]

Haha, if there was money and action in it, I'd be in prob. even if my mother would disown me.

[bejohnson]

The first time you came home from deployment she find a way to reown you. I've never seen a mother not greet her kid if she was able.

[Maniacmous]

My major problem with the military has always been following orders...I can do it, but I really don't like to. I'm the natural-bred *****, get myself killed while being the hero type...I like to work alone, make my own rules, choose when, where, and how I do my stuff...because...well, I've always been a great strategist. Even in like basic paintball and stuff, between a dead eye and some planning, I can often come out unscathed.

This isn't true combat, I know...but I think given some more time and a little more training...I could handle it.

[wazman]

Originally posted by Maniacmous
Yeah, I need my workout as well, you're right, it does energize you quite a bit as well...I have to workout every day, and I have to have my 1 pot of coffee, double-brewed, straight black...that's my essentials.

As far as the coffee part goes, that sounds exactly like WazLady...

[Maniacmous]

Originally posted by wazman
As far as the coffee part goes, that sounds exactly like WazLady...

A woman that can handle rotgut like that,heck, anyone that can handle that stuff, esp. straight black....you've married yourself a real champion there Wazman.

[bejohnson]

Originally posted by Maniacmous
My major problem with the military has always been following orders...I can do it, but I really don't like to. I'm the natural-bred *****, get myself killed while being the hero type...I like to work alone, make my own rules, choose when, where, and how I do my stuff...because...well, I've always been a great strategist. Even in like basic paintball and stuff, between a dead eye and some planning, I can often come out unscathed.

This isn't true combat, I know...but I think given some more time and a little more training...I could handle it.

Sounds like you would be a fine officer with the proper discipline. Most good officers bend the rules, the great ones break them and support their actions with facts and logic. Halsey and Nimitz were two such officers. And I dare say my wife is also. Her logic and stratigic ability are amazing. And she has a pair as big as mine.:KICKASS

[Maniacmous]

To be an officer would be simply awesome...and yes, I believe in bending and even breaking the rules when sufficient evidence is there that something will work. My problem though is...I'm still somewhat drawn to battle itself..there is something inherently honorable about true combat...and to be a high officer, someone on the sidelines, I'd go nuts...I think I'm more the type to be in the thick of it battling out than on the outside watching the show.

[bejohnson]

Originally posted by Maniacmous
To be an officer would be simply awesome...and yes, I believe in bending and even breaking the rules when sufficient evidence is there that something will work. My problem though is...I'm still somewhat drawn to battle itself..there is something inherently honorable about true combat...and to be a high officer, someone on the sidelines, I'd go nuts...I think I'm more the type to be in the thick of it battling out than on the outside watching the show.

That would be the problem. The idea is to win without a battle. Trouble is the other side wants to do the same thing. So you plan the battle to accomplish the mission with the least amount of casualties and collateral damage.

What the He** does this have to do with chocolate:)

[Maniacmous]

Yes, I know the idea is the least amount of casualties...makes me wish there was a way I could just go solo...military funded, yet given missions to complete any way and place I so choose..that way, if it would hit the fan, only my butt is in the fire, I always go out of my way to keep everyone out of trouble, one of many faults.

Edit: As for chocolate...I really have no idea how this relates...I think we just hijacked the thread.... :Holy Crap

[bejohnson]

Originally posted by Maniacmous
Yes, I know the idea is the least amount of casualties...makes me wish there was a way I could just go solo...military funded, yet given missions to complete any way and place I so choose..that way, if it would hit the fan, only my butt is in the fire, I always go out of my way to keep everyone out of trouble, one of many faults.

Edit: As for chocolate...I really have no idea how this relates...I think we just hijacked the thread.... :Holy Crap

What we need is chocolate G.I. Joes. Complete with chocolate weapons and little chocolate guns.:bounce

[Maniacmous]

That'd be awesome...have them drive around in little chocolate Hummers with a roof-mounted bazooka on it...which really worked and fired one chocolate covered raisin projectile into your mouth!

[bejohnson]

Originally posted by Maniacmous
That'd be awesome...have them drive around in little chocolate Hummers with a roof-mounted bazooka on it...which really worked and fired one chocolate covered raisin projectile into your mouth!

I think you missed the smarta** reply. Remember, This is your weapon this is your gun, one is for fighting one is for fun.

[wazman]

I think we're all just having a little too much fun with chocolate in the wee hours...

[bejohnson]

Originally posted by wazman
I think we're all just having a little too much fun with chocolate in the wee hours...

You get punchy after 20 hours.

[bejohnson]

Let's get back to chocolate. This is for all you ladies. Relax and enjoy.

[wazman]

Hmm... But how would using chocolates as soap get you squeaky clean?

[blpeterson]

Originally posted by bejohnson
Let's get back to chocolate. This is for all you ladies. Relax and enjoy.

Oh honey, you have revealed my second favorite thing to do in the tub.:D

[wazman]

Originally posted by blpeterson
Oh honey, you have revealed my second favorite thing to do in the tub.:D

Uhhh....

Uhhh....

[XxFaeryOnFirexX]

i had some chocolate today. It was gooood.

I was in JROTC for 4 years. Ended up leaving as a Captain. I was Automations Officer. Great fun. Since nobody knew much about computer, the rules were mine to make.

I played it fair, but when I ... had (argh) to go out and call D&C I was very picky on things.

[efernandez_98]

Originally posted by blpeterson
My absolute favorite candy. that is also my facorite candy!

[WazLady73]

Originally posted by bejohnson
Let's get back to chocolate. This is for all you ladies. Relax and enjoy.

I actually have a bathtub like that...

Nice and deep....but I was never one to read in the tub. I mainly lie back and have Calgon take me away....

I love Chocolate though....Dark Chocolate....yummmm....now I need some....you know that jingle "What would you do for a Klondite bar?"

All you need to ask me is "What would you dooooo for a Dark Chocolate Bar?"

[XxFaeryOnFirexX]

Originally posted by WazLady73
I actually have a bathtub like that...

Nice and deep....but I was never one to read in the tub. I mainly lie back and have Calgon take me away....

I love Chocolate though....Dark Chocolate....yummmm....now I need some....you know that jingle "What would you do for a Klondite bar?"

All you need to ask me is "What would you dooooo for a Dark Chocolate Bar?"

DARK CHOCOLATE..... yummy.

[Maro]

Originally posted by XxFaeryOnFirexX
DARK CHOCOLATE..... yummy.

Cadbury's Bournville! Yummo!

[wazman]

Originally posted by WazLady73
All you need to ask me is "What would you dooooo for a Dark Chocolate Bar?"

Hmmm...

I think I'm going to test that... :devil

[Maro]

Originally posted by wazman
Hmmm...

I think I'm going to test that... :devil

:hail :hail :jawsdown :jawsdown

[wazman]

Originally posted by Maro
:hail :hail :jawsdown :jawsdown

Eh... I forgot. I actually have to have the dark chocolate bar before I try that... :happywave

It wouldn't be very nice to tease...

[Maro]

Originally posted by wazman
Eh... I forgot. I actually have to have the dark chocolate bar before I try that... :happywave

It wouldn't be very nice to tease...


Away with you to the shops!

:thumb

[blpeterson]

Reese's, Reese's Reese's!!! I'm a sucker for Reese's. Regular, dark, pieces, it dosen't matter. Add a glass of milk so cold that it contains ice crystals and I'm yours for life. (Know you guys know how Ed caught me. :) )

[efernandez_98]

Originally posted by blpeterson
Reese's, Reese's Reese's!!! I'm a sucker for Reese's. Regular, dark, pieces, it dosen't matter. Add a glass of milk so cold that it contains ice crystals and I'm yours for life. (Know you guys know how Ed caught me. :) ) /me places a tall frosy mug of milk and a plate of Reese underneath a box with a rope tied to a stick that's holding it up and waits behind the corner.

[bejohnson]

Originally posted by efernandez_98
/me places a tall frosy mug of milk and a plate of Reese underneath a box with a rope tied to a stick that's holding it up and waits behind the corner.

Sorry Efer. I've got a lifetime supply of Reese's and milk. And I supply great fringe benefits that she says only I've been able to do.:devil

[efernandez_98]

Originally posted by bejohnson
Sorry Efer. I've got a lifetime supply of Reese's and milk. And I supply great fringe benefits that she says only I've been able to do.:devil yeah, yeah... I'm sure there's another one around here.

/me waits patiently.

[bejohnson]

Originally posted by efernandez_98
yeah, yeah... I'm sure there's another one around here.

/me waits patiently.

When I lived in the Bay Area twenty years ago there was something like 1.5 straight women for every straight man. Those are great odds.:thumb You shouldn't have any problem trapping something.



WOO HOO!! 1100 post.

[Artcwolf]

Originally posted by wazman
Allergic to chocolate.

Can't have it.

Damn.

Ahhh, well, I'm not a big fan of chocolate. On rare occasions, I get a small craving and that's about it. I'm not a big sweets person.:surrender

[XxFaeryOnFirexX]

Dark Chocolate, White Chocolate and regular reeses cups are good.

[Tivon]

Originally posted by blpeterson
Reese's, Reese's Reese's!!! I'm a sucker for Reese's. Regular, dark, pieces, it dosen't matter. Add a glass of milk so cold that it contains ice crystals and I'm yours for life. (Know you guys know how Ed caught me. :) )

Was it something like out of the movie E.T.?

When he got you, did you phone home or sleep over?:p

[blpeterson]

Originally posted by Tivon
Was it something like out of the movie E.T.?

When he got you, did you phone home or sleep over?:p

I'll let your imagination figure that out. But since I was almost 25 and he was 40, what do you think?:devil :devil :devil

[blpeterson]

Originally posted by efernandez_98
/me places a tall frosy mug of milk and a plate of Reese underneath a box with a rope tied to a stick that's holding it up and waits behind the corner.

Sorry sweetie but my heart belongs to another.:Sigh

[Tivon]

Originally posted by blpeterson
I'll let your imagination figure that out. But since I was almost 25 and he was 40, what do you think?:devil :devil :devil

Bad idea.. don't let me think!:p

"Mom I'm naked in this strange mans house.. he had Reese's MOM!"

[blpeterson]

Originally posted by Tivon
Bad idea.. don't let me think!:p

"Mom I'm naked in this strange mans house.. he had Reese's MOM!"

She would have been all for it. At that time she was wanting me to quit the navy, get married and have a baby.:)

[Tivon]

Originally posted by blpeterson
She would have been all for it. At that time she was wanting me to quit the navy, get married and have a baby.:)

I was watching TV...:rolleyes: And there was this add for
the Navy. Do you kill giant lava-stone giants?



Anyway, sounds like a mother to say that... "be like me."

Kids are nice... then again... THEY ARE SO MUCH WORK! :KICK ASS

[XxFaeryOnFirexX]

that commercial is different

[efernandez_98]

Originally posted by blpeterson
Sorry sweetie but my heart belongs to another.:Sigh Awww, shucks hun. I know, but hopefully there's another one like you out there.

/me continues to wait patiently but his stomach starts to growl.

[wazman]

Originally posted by blpeterson
Reese's, Reese's Reese's!!! I'm a sucker for Reese's. Regular, dark, pieces, it dosen't matter. Add a glass of milk so cold that it contains ice crystals and I'm yours for life. (Know you guys know how Ed caught me. :) )

Did you see the ones they have out where it's peanut butter outside and chocolate on the inside? WazLady doesn't like those, but I do. I don't know if they're some kind of limited edition thing, or a test, or what... But I thought they were pretty good...

[XxFaeryOnFirexX]

Originally posted by wazman
Did you see the ones they have out where it's peanut butter outside and chocolate on the inside? WazLady doesn't like those, but I do. I don't know if they're some kind of limited edition thing, or a test, or what... But I thought they were pretty good...

I haven't seen those. I saw the cups with dark and white chocolate outside tho.

[wazman]

Originally posted by XxFaeryOnFirexX
I haven't seen those. I saw the cups with dark and white chocolate outside tho.

Found the info. Turns out they are a limited edition. Here's a pic of all the limited edition kinds.

[XxFaeryOnFirexX]

there are 5! WOW.

[egarrard]

You can dip them in chocolate...

http://www.deboerfood.com/culidor/Cream%20Puffs/CrPuff_MilkChoc_C10301_%202sm.jpg


Cream Puffs

Ingredients:

Filling:

3 1/4 oz Instant Vanilla Pudding Pack
2/3 cup Heavy Cream
2/3 cup Milk
1 tsp Almond Extract

Puff Pastries:

1/2 cup Flour
1/2 stick Butter
1/2 cup Water
2 Eggs, at room temperature
(or at least not right from fridge)

--------------------------------------------------------

To make Pastry (about 10 minutes):

- Preheat oven to 375.
- Put water and butter in pot and bring to a light boil, melting butter.
- Add the flour all at once.
- Stir with wooden spoon until dough forms a ball.
- Let stand 5 minutes or so to cool.
- Add both eggs, and stir with wooden spoon until incorporated.
* This takes a while.*
- Drop 3/4" blobs onto cookie sheet.
- Bake at 375 for 30 minutes.

To make the Filling (about 5 minutes):

- Whip cream (or use prewhipped cream).
- Add milk to pudding mix, stirring with rubber spatula until smooth.
- Fold in whipped cream.
- Stir in almond extract.
- Refrigerate the filling.

To complete puffs:

- Let the puffs cool.
- Cut tops off puffs, scoop out inside if you want (not necessary).
- Scoop some filling into the puff and put top back on.
- Eat!


The puffs don't keep well in the fridge or in humid weather, so it is
best to fill the puffs just before eating.

[Tivon]

Did you ever have those Easter Reese's eggs!? MAN.. they are SOOOO GOOOD!:hail

[ChKFlores]

Here's one my favorite treats (beside Resses'):

[efernandez_98]

Originally posted by efernandez_98
Awww, shucks hun. I know, but hopefully there's another one like you out there.

/me continues to wait patiently but his stomach starts to growl. /me reaches out to get a cup.

<wham>

Doh! Hellloooo anybody out there?

[bejohnson]

Originally posted by efernandez_98
Awww, shucks hun. I know, but hopefully there's another one like you out there.

/me continues to wait patiently but his stomach starts to growl.

The broke the mold when they made her! I don't know if the world could handle two of them.:bounce

[blpeterson]

Originally posted by bejohnson
The broke the mold when they made her! I don't know if the world could handle two of them.:bounce

It would sure be a heck of a lot better wouldn't it?

[blpeterson]

:KICK ASS

[Orangepeel]

Originally posted by blpeterson
:KICK ASS

LOL :lmao!

Hmmmm, there's a Terry's Chocolate orange hanging around here somewhere...it's never too early for a sugar fix :Nice.

[Orangepeel]

Originally posted by wazman
Found the info. Turns out they are a limited edition. Here's a pic of all the limited edition kinds.

Ah, I've tried those white chocolate Reese PB cups, but the originals are still the BEST :Nice!

[bejohnson]

Originally posted by Orangepeel
LOL :lmao!

Hmmmm, there's a Terry's Chocolate orange hanging around here somewhere...it's never too early for a sugar fix :Nice.

How would you like to be in my shoes? I love chocolate. I'm married to the world's worst chocoholic and I'm a diabetic. Just Damn.:Sigh

[Orangepeel]

Originally posted by bejohnson
How would you like to be in my shoes? I love chocolate. I'm married to the world's worst chocoholic and I'm a diabetic. Just Damn.:Sigh

Well, you can enjoy feeding chocolate to her :D!

[bejohnson]

Originally posted by Orangepeel
Well, you can enjoy feeding chocolate to her :D!

We are playing a game of treasure hunt now. I have hidden away four cartons of Reese's Original Peanut Butter Cups aboard ship. She has found one carton and the last I heard she had enlisted the help of some of the crew to find the other three. So if she treats this like a bomb search she should have results later today. :lmao

Ain't I a stinker.:KICK ASS

[wazman]

Originally posted by bejohnson
How would you like to be in my shoes? I love chocolate. I'm married to the world's worst chocoholic and I'm a diabetic. Just Damn.:Sigh

That's as bad as my situation - allergic to chocolate and lactose intolerant.

I can't have any nice things.

[Orangepeel]

Originally posted by wazman
That's as bad as my situation - allergic to chocolate and lactose intolerant.

I can't have any nice things.

Carob. Maybe you can have carob?

I think it's like a chocolate substitute :). Know what? Next time I go to the health food store, I'll check out the chocolate susbstitutes!

[Artcwolf]

Originally posted by Orangepeel
Carob. Maybe you can have carob?

I think it's like a chocolate substitute :). Know what? Next time I go to the health food store, I'll check out the chocolate susbstitutes!

Carob is a chocolate substitute; however, I've never really liked it's taste. It just does not quite taste right...but maybe it's just me.

[Orangepeel]

Mmmmm...just having another look at those chocolate covered cream puffs recipe egarrard sent us.

Maybe I could dip some Jelly Belly jellybeans that I got for christmas in chocolate?

Nah, on second thought, the "hot buttered popcorn" flavoured ones might taste too weird with chocolate :lmao!

[Artcwolf]

Originally posted by Orangepeel
Mmmmm...just having another look at those chocolate covered cream puffs recipe egarrard sent us.

Maybe I could dip some Jelly Belly jellybeans that I got for christmas in chocolate?

Nah, on second thought, the "hot buttered popcorn" flavoured ones might taste too weird with chocolate :lmao!

Cinnamin flavored rice cakes dipped in chocolate. :Wink

[XxFaeryOnFirexX]

Originally posted by Artcwolf
Carob is a chocolate substitute; however, I've never really liked it's taste. It just does not quite taste right...but maybe it's just me.

it's sort of like that Nutra-sweet to real sugar taste... you'll eventually get used to it.

Just for anyone/everyone to know if they care, there is this really good sugar substitute that is made from sugar.... but has no carbs.

It's called Splenda

www.splenda.com

my mum had diabetes because of her weight but it went away when she lost most of it. She used this instead of sugar.

[Artcwolf]

Originally posted by XxFaeryOnFirexX
it's sort of like that Nutra-sweet to real sugar taste... you'll eventually get used to it.

Just for anyone/everyone to know if they care, there is this really good sugar substitute that is made from sugar.... but has no carbs.

It's called Splenda

www.splenda.com

my mum had diabetes because of her weight but it went away when she lost most of it. She used this instead of sugar.

Splenda is awesome. Tastes just like sugar. :Nice

[bejohnson]

Originally posted by Artcwolf
Splenda is awesome. Tastes just like sugar. :Nice

Diet Rite Cola is sweetened with Splenda and it is great.

[Artcwolf]

Originally posted by bejohnson
Diet Rite Cola is sweetened with Splenda and it is great.

It isn't half bad. Just had some the other day while over at a friends house.

I pretty much stick to Wal-Marts Clear American Key Lime flavored water. No calories, no bad stuff, and cheap. :KICK ASS

[Orangepeel]

Tried out one of those orange kit-kat bars today.

Wasn't that impressed, actually.

Peanut butter or caramel will always be the perfect mates for chocolate, hands down!

[XxFaeryOnFirexX]

Originally posted by Orangepeel
Tried out one of those orange kit-kat bars today.

Wasn't that impressed, actually.

Peanut butter or caramel will always be the perfect mates for chocolate, hands down!

Unless it's a Terry's Chocolate Orange.

[egarrard]

Those Chocolate Oranges are good. I like the raspberry ones. too.

I had a Reese's White Chocolate Peanut Butter Cup today. It was just as good as the original, but just a hint sweeter it seemed. I give it: :thumb :thumb

[Orangepeel]

Originally posted by XxFaeryOnFirexX
Unless it's a Terry's Chocolate Orange.

Now THOSE are good, especially when you dip the segments into hot tea. Mmmm!

There's always something chocolately going thru the chemo clinic at work, especially the tins of Quality Street chocolates that always show up on time for after-Christmas snackings ;).

[blpeterson]

Originally posted by bejohnson
We are playing a game of treasure hunt now. I have hidden away four cartons of Reese's Original Peanut Butter Cups aboard ship. She has found one carton and the last I heard she had enlisted the help of some of the crew to find the other three. So if she treats this like a bomb search she should have results later today. :lmao

Ain't I a stinker.:KICK ASS

Stinker is not the word that I would use.:jawsdown we finally found all four of the cartons but I'll say this for you, you hid them well. We had to take the crew to alert status and practice finding explosive devices to find them.

Thanks though for the Reese's babe. I owe you one for this.:devil

Sherry Those Terry's Chocolate Oranges are great. I love them with ice cold milk.:KICK ASS

[bejohnson]