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Stevia Zevia Soda Flavors

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Stevia is an all natural sweetener that is gaining more and more attention from people who are looking for a substitute for sugar. Although stevia has been around for hundreds of years and as a plant for thousands the recognition is just now gaining significant traction for consumers and for different industries. Coke manufactures are constantly looking for new flavors to add to their list and when they se that one particular product is gaining momentum is is likely that they will make use of the publicity and push for an alternative all natural sweetener to coke. In comes Zevia, the all naturally sweetened coke, what is it sweetened with? Well with Stevia of course! Below is a list of the coke producers flavors that contain stevia as the sweetener.
Stevia Zevia branded coke flavors list:

Black Cherry
Ginger Ale
Ginger Root Beer
Grape
Caffeine Free Cola
Cola
Grapefruit Citrus
Lemon Lime Twist
Mountain Zevia
Orange
Cream Soda
Dr. Zevia

Some claim that this product could indeed be healthier for you than regular coke and might be a better alternative for a healthier lifestyle because it uses stevia as one of the ingredients.

Desserts, Flavors, snacks

Girl Scout Cookie Flavors list 2012

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It is that time of the year when the Girl Scouts of America begin their campaign to sell their delicious cookies to the public! Luckily for us this is the year a new highly anticipated cookie flavor will be added to the list.

This is the Updated 2012 Girl Scout Cookie flavor list:
girl scout cookie
Dulce de Leche
Savannah Smiles (new)
Trefoils
Do-si-dos
Thank U Berry Much
Tagalongs
Thin Mints
Samoas
Peanut Butter Sandwich
Shout Outs
Lemonades
Peanut Butter Patties
Caramel deLites
Shortbread
Thanks-A-Lot

To find a Girl Scout to purchase your favorite cookie from visit the official site or check out your local stores. Many Scouts set up a booth at a local shopping center or store!

Desserts, snacks, Valentine's Day

Valentine’s Chocolates 2012

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One of the most favorite treats to be received on any Valentine’s Day are chocolates! This is true whether you are an adult looking to fill the sweet tooth or a kid in school getting a chocolate from a friend. No matter who you are (unless you are allergic) you will probably be looking forward to some chocolates this February.

Some of the most popular designs of chocolates to give on the special day is the heart. The heart is a sweet symbols of love and affection and chocolate makers take this romantic holiday to transform their sweets into a symbols of love.

Godiva Chocolates

Heart shaped candy boxes are extremely popular and can be found at most stores and online. Flower shops even stock up on chocolate boxes in preparation for the romantic sales they receive every year.

What kind of chocolate should you get for Valentine’s Day?

This is really up to you and your budget but if you take a look at the Godiva Chocolate website you will not be dissapointed at the quality that you will find there. You will find quality chocolates and some paired with teddy bears too! Be sure to get a valentine’s card and some flowers and tell your loved one just how much they mean to you! Happy Valentine’s Chocolate!

Godiva Chocolates

Holiday, Valentine's Day

Valentine Recipe

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The Holiday’s have just needed with the big bang of the New Year. Most of us spent time cooking Christmas Eve and Day meals that are very special to family gatherings. Those recipes, for many families, are passed down from generation to generation and are made with love and pride of the family. But what happen when those traditional Christmas Recipes cannot be used for the other events throughout the year?

Well, Valentine’s Day is coming up and chances the chances are that those generational recipes that grandma and grandpa have passed down are not going to fit in to the day of love! So what do you cook and what recipes are appropriate for Valentine’s Day?

Here is a list of romantic meal ideas for cooking for your loved one on that special day in February, some do’s and don’ts on romantic meals:

Do’s:
Soups
Salads
Fish
Chicken
Pasta
Chocolate desserts

Don’ts:
Steak and potato
Burgers
Fried Foods
Pizza
Ham
Sausage

Meats, Recipes, thanksgiving

Recipes for thanksgiving potatoes!

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Recipes for Thanksgiving are one of the most sought after family traditions. More and more families have very old holiday recipes that they pass down from generation to generation. However, not every family has this benefit of old recipes that they can follow for a great family dinner.

So what can you do to make your Thanksgiving dinner a success? One of the best things to make for the special night are side dishes. A side dish can often times make or break your Turkey dinner! One sure bet, however, is a plate of garlic mashed potatoes to pass around the table. This vegetable is simple enough to make too, all you need are some potatoes, garlic, salt, pepper, and some butter.

How to make garlic potatoes:
Boil your with a few cloves of garlic in the water until the potatoes are soft, they put the potatoes and the garlic in a large bow. Let them cool a minute. Next grab some butter, salt, and pepper to taste! And mash them until you get the texture that you like.

Some people love “chunky” mashed while other prefer the smooth texture better. Whatever you decide garlic mashed potatoes is a great recipe for Thanksgiving that are simple and can make your dinner a success.