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Chocolate

Godiva Chocolate Recipes Godiva Brownies   Yield: 24 bars Difficulty: *Easy Preparation: 45 minutes plus baking and cooling times Special Equipment: 3 (1.5 ounces each) Godiva Dark Chocolate, coarsely chopped 2/3 cup butter 5 eggs, at room temperature 1 cup granulated sugar 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/2 cup Godiva Liqueur 1/2 cup all-purpose flour 2 cups chopped walnuts  Preheat oven to 375°F. Grease 15...

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Chocolate

The Chocolate Shot   Long before chocolate was eaten, it was served and enjoyed as a drink. The Maya drank 'chocolatl' made from roasted cocoa beans, water and a little spice. Montezuma shared it with the Spaniards. Hernan Cortes wrote a letter to the King of Spain calling chocolate "The divine drink...

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Kosher

Sitting Shiva Sympathy Gift Basket - The Jewish Tradition of Mourning   Sitting Shiva is the tradition of mourning in the Jewish religion. It begins with "the meal of consolation," prepared by family and neighbors. Those who cannot to make a personal visit, send a food gifts basket such as a Shiva Food...

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Weddings

Wedding Etiquette & Superstitions The Wedding ToastToasts to the Bride and Groom-The bride and groom should not raise their glasses like everyone else. Since they are the ones being honored, it is not considered polite to toast themselves.Why do they call it a ‘toast’? It comes from the French...

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Fresh Fruit

Fruit Gift Baskets Dried Fruit, Crisp Nuts, Chocolate Covered Fruit And Fresh Fruit   From what is on the bottom of your yogurt to the apple that Eve ate, fruit has seeds planted throughout our culture. The meaning of the word fruit can be a thousand different things depending on context, but when...

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Wine Gift Baskets

The Versatility of a Wine Gift Basket Wine gift baskets are an elegant surprise for many occasions. Besides wine there are many different items that can be included to round out the basket. Gift baskets are seeing a rise in popularity because they incorporate many little items into a great...

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Corporate

Chocolate Corporate Gift Baskets   Proven to make people feel happy by releasing serotonin, chocolate has become the gift to give for birthdays, holidays, or any day. When a gift giver wants to make a person really appreciate a gift, the best thing to send is a chocolate gift basket. Chocolate gift...

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Corporate

Gourmet Gift Baskets For Corporate Gifts.     Corporate Gift baskets are one of the best ways an establishment can strengthen or create new relationships. A well given corporate gift can only show suppliers , retailers, employees or clients that you are serious and mean business. Unlike a personal gift, a corporate present...

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Wine Gift Baskets

Pairing Wines & Chocolate     Some say it can’t be done, pairing wine with chocolate, but if you have theright wine to complement the right chocolate it can be a match made in heaven! Whether you are pairing a delicate white chocolate or a lively dark chocolate with wine, there are a few pairing tips...

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Articles of Interest

Going Green is Going Well! As companies pledge to go green, The Sweet Basket Company is doing its part to help preserve the environment. Reduce, reuse and recycle has become our latest motto! Our aim is to minimize our impact on the environment. Packaging Materials: We, at The Sweet Basket Company use only recycled boxes when shipping...

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New Baby

Writing the Perfect Baby Gift Thank You Note   You’ve gotten a beautiful baby gift, what do you do now? The most appropriate thing to do when you receive a gift in the mail is to notify via phone or email that you have received the gift. With a new baby at home...

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Christmas

Great Gifts for Family and Friends... even that hard to please neighbor!   The holidays is the perfect time to recognize special friends and family with a thoughtful gift. At The Sweet Basket Company, we work hard to develop a selection of quality gifts to fit any budget and taste! Choose from a...

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