Archive for April, 2008
Guys, what would you like to receive in a gift basket?
Always PO’d asked:
I am putting together a gift basket for my 38 y/o BF and so far I have a gift cards from I-tunes and Blockbuster. He loves Dunkin Donuts coffee so I am getting a pound of that, and his new puppy chewed his slippers so a new pair will go in there as well…he really is not into sports and basically buys himself everything he needs. Guys, What are some other things you’d like to receive in addition to what I have already? Any thoughts on what I have so far? He tends to favor the practical side….
he was just complaining about ppl giving him alcohol that he hardly ever drinks, and hates ppl to pick out his clothes…he sleeps naked and does not wear boxers..this guy is really hard to shop for…
and as far as cologne, he likes to pick his own…very picky. So I am looking for little odds and ends that men mean to buy but never remember to pick up…stuff like that
I am putting together a gift basket for my 38 y/o BF and so far I have a gift cards from I-tunes and Blockbuster. He loves Dunkin Donuts coffee so I am getting a pound of that, and his new puppy chewed his slippers so a new pair will go in there as well…he really is not into sports and basically buys himself everything he needs. Guys, What are some other things you’d like to receive in addition to what I have already? Any thoughts on what I have so far? He tends to favor the practical side….
he was just complaining about ppl giving him alcohol that he hardly ever drinks, and hates ppl to pick out his clothes…he sleeps naked and does not wear boxers..this guy is really hard to shop for…
and as far as cologne, he likes to pick his own…very picky. So I am looking for little odds and ends that men mean to buy but never remember to pick up…stuff like that
Gift Baskets are a Corporate Gifts Strategy to Win
Brian Connors asked:
The ideal outcome in the business world is to achieve a win-win situation between a company and client. There needs to be an effective and efficient tool for the successful company to honor the partner relationship that both thanks the client and tills the soil for more deals in the future. Gift Baskets are the corporate gifts that would fill this need with the least amount of company time, hassle and expenditure.
Gift Baskets perfectly fit this corporate gifts need for a variety of reasons. First, they cover a wide range of themes that would suit the desires or interests of the lucky recipients. There are the standard Corporate Gift Baskets that have a solid business theme to them. There may, however, be a need for a company to express itself in a more personal, informal and fun way.
For instance, there are Gift Baskets that focus on the themes of such interests as golf, casinos, spas, movies, gardening and more. How about the delicacies of coffee, tea or superb chocolate? Would any of these serve your needs better as far as communicating your intention to speak in the client’s language or suit its personality?
How about gourmet food or specifically Italian food? There are other baskets chock full of heart-healthy, or kosher or sugar-free foods that could fit your niche need perfectly. Just use your imagination and pick the gift baskets that will be the perfect corporate gifts to bestow to your brothers and sisters in the realm of business.
There’s a great selection of ideas to consider as indicated above, right? So what’s the next step to get the gift baskets into the hands of the customers that you wish to impress and bond with? Just go to your favorite search engine of Google, Yahoo, MSN, etc and type in the type of gift basket that will best suit the benefactor. Pick an online purveyor that has the most suitable one within the company’s financial wherewithal. Fill in the shipping, billing, safe credit card info and type in a heart-felt message of bonding and then take it to completion.
The whole exercise can take at first about 10 to 15 minutes from start to end. Down the road it could take just a minute or two if you develop a comfort using a particular vendor and go straight to that website. Hence, you could share long lasting corporate camaraderie well within your budget using little company time to accomplish. You can then pat yourself on the back as having quite a shrewd sense of what business is all about.
Take the advice of aGiftBasketParadise.com and make an impact with Gift Baskets as corporate gifts. Make an impression today that will lead to a bountiful tomorrow. There might even be a promotion coming your way for your execution of a brilliant plan to expand business…Ya never know!
The ideal outcome in the business world is to achieve a win-win situation between a company and client. There needs to be an effective and efficient tool for the successful company to honor the partner relationship that both thanks the client and tills the soil for more deals in the future. Gift Baskets are the corporate gifts that would fill this need with the least amount of company time, hassle and expenditure.
Gift Baskets perfectly fit this corporate gifts need for a variety of reasons. First, they cover a wide range of themes that would suit the desires or interests of the lucky recipients. There are the standard Corporate Gift Baskets that have a solid business theme to them. There may, however, be a need for a company to express itself in a more personal, informal and fun way.
For instance, there are Gift Baskets that focus on the themes of such interests as golf, casinos, spas, movies, gardening and more. How about the delicacies of coffee, tea or superb chocolate? Would any of these serve your needs better as far as communicating your intention to speak in the client’s language or suit its personality?
How about gourmet food or specifically Italian food? There are other baskets chock full of heart-healthy, or kosher or sugar-free foods that could fit your niche need perfectly. Just use your imagination and pick the gift baskets that will be the perfect corporate gifts to bestow to your brothers and sisters in the realm of business.
There’s a great selection of ideas to consider as indicated above, right? So what’s the next step to get the gift baskets into the hands of the customers that you wish to impress and bond with? Just go to your favorite search engine of Google, Yahoo, MSN, etc and type in the type of gift basket that will best suit the benefactor. Pick an online purveyor that has the most suitable one within the company’s financial wherewithal. Fill in the shipping, billing, safe credit card info and type in a heart-felt message of bonding and then take it to completion.
The whole exercise can take at first about 10 to 15 minutes from start to end. Down the road it could take just a minute or two if you develop a comfort using a particular vendor and go straight to that website. Hence, you could share long lasting corporate camaraderie well within your budget using little company time to accomplish. You can then pat yourself on the back as having quite a shrewd sense of what business is all about.
Take the advice of aGiftBasketParadise.com and make an impact with Gift Baskets as corporate gifts. Make an impression today that will lead to a bountiful tomorrow. There might even be a promotion coming your way for your execution of a brilliant plan to expand business…Ya never know!
Want coffee but don’t have a coffee filter, is there anything I can use instead?
la_la_blue asked:
My coffee maker has its own litter mesh basket, but when i brewed using just that it seemed that some grounds got into the coffee. Any suggestions on what to use this morning till i can pick up some filters?
My coffee maker has its own litter mesh basket, but when i brewed using just that it seemed that some grounds got into the coffee. Any suggestions on what to use this morning till i can pick up some filters?
What are some good ideas for holiday gift baskets?
Kitten Katie asked:
I want to keep the cost minimal, since I am making around 8 of these for various people…
I want to keep the cost minimal, since I am making around 8 of these for various people…
Ideas I already plan to include –
Homemade Apple Butter
Mugs w/ cocoa mix/tea/coffee (One of the local dollar stores had really cute mugs ^_^)
Chocolate-coated Coffee Spoons
Candy canes made to look like reindeer
Holiday Cookies/a loaf of a sweet bread such as pumpkin or banana
I am pretty handy in the kitchen, but not as gifted with sewing/knitting crafts. Any other ideas would be appreicated! Thanks!
The History of Chocolate
Harmony Sweets asked:
A journey through the history of chocolate reveals that this mysterious food has woven its story throughout multiple cultures and continents impacting civilizations culturally, socially, economically and spiritually. A study of the history of chocolate begins by going back in time to the realm of the Maya Indians and the Olmec Civilizations of Central America.
The word cacao was found in the Olmec vocabulary nearly 3,000 years ago. The hot, humid, but shady climate of the tropical rain forests of this region was perfect for growing cacao plants. The Maya felt the cacao tree was owned by the gods and the pods were offered as a gift from the gods to man. The cacao pod became the symbol of fertility and life in the Mayan culture.
Later, in the 18th century, a Swedish botanist named Linnaeus, called the cacao tree theobroma cacao, which means “drink of the gods”. It was the Mayan people that did indeed make a drink from the cacao pods. This drink was considered a “royal” brew enjoyed by the noblemen and kings and was often used in sacred rituals. Hot chili peppers were added to flavor it or maize was often added to change its texture.
In 1502, Columbus, on his 4th and final voyage to the Caribbean, was given a sack of cacao seeds as a form of payment. He was unsure of the worth of the seeds, so the Aztecs made him a drink from the pods to show him its potential. They felt this drink was a source of energy, spiritual wisdom, and enhanced sexual powers. They used it to fortify their warriors when in battle. Although Columbus did not personally care for it, he accepted the seeds in payment, being curious as to its value upon returning to Spain.
Years later, when Cortes arrived in the New World, he noted that the Aztecs used the cacao beans as their treasury and kept huge storehouses of the seeds. Cortes was offered a cacao plantation and a royal welcome from the Aztec ruler Montezuma, when he mistakenly thought Cortes was the reincarnation of a former god and king. This was the beginning of the downfall of the Aztec Empire, but helped Cortes realize that this crop had tremendous potential led him to establish cacao plantations throughout the Caribbean.
When Columbus and Cortes returned to Spain the bitter cacao drink of the Aztec culture was introduced to Europe and there it was sweetened to make it more in tune to the European tastes. It became a drink of the elite and wealthy. Within ten years, chocolate was enjoyed throughout the courts in the French aristocracy. Chocolate became known throughout the countries of Europe and in the middle of the 17th century chocolate appeared in England. There it was highly taxed continuing its reputation as a luxury to be enjoyed only by those privileged enough to afford it.
Cacao was primarily only for drinking until 1828. Chocolate was prepared as a drink by grinding up the beans into a thin paste and adding spices and sweetening and then adding something to soak up the cocoa butter, which would float to the surface.
Coenraad J. Van Houten, a Dutch chemist in that year invented a press which would release the cocoa butter from the bean, leaving the dryer cake that could be ground up into a powder similar to the fat-free cocoa powder we enjoy today.
Twenty years later European companies used the presses made by Van Houten to produce the first eating chocolate. By taking what was left after separating the cocoa powder from the butter, the industry saw that they could melt the cocoa butter and combine it with a blend of ground cacao beans and sugar, mix this into a paste and mold it. Edible chocolate was the final product. Chocolate appeared on the market in the United States around the turn of the twentieth century and now nearly one hundred years later is still in harmony with all who love it’s unique, rich taste.
A journey through the history of chocolate reveals that this mysterious food has woven its story throughout multiple cultures and continents impacting civilizations culturally, socially, economically and spiritually. A study of the history of chocolate begins by going back in time to the realm of the Maya Indians and the Olmec Civilizations of Central America.
The word cacao was found in the Olmec vocabulary nearly 3,000 years ago. The hot, humid, but shady climate of the tropical rain forests of this region was perfect for growing cacao plants. The Maya felt the cacao tree was owned by the gods and the pods were offered as a gift from the gods to man. The cacao pod became the symbol of fertility and life in the Mayan culture.
Later, in the 18th century, a Swedish botanist named Linnaeus, called the cacao tree theobroma cacao, which means “drink of the gods”. It was the Mayan people that did indeed make a drink from the cacao pods. This drink was considered a “royal” brew enjoyed by the noblemen and kings and was often used in sacred rituals. Hot chili peppers were added to flavor it or maize was often added to change its texture.
In 1502, Columbus, on his 4th and final voyage to the Caribbean, was given a sack of cacao seeds as a form of payment. He was unsure of the worth of the seeds, so the Aztecs made him a drink from the pods to show him its potential. They felt this drink was a source of energy, spiritual wisdom, and enhanced sexual powers. They used it to fortify their warriors when in battle. Although Columbus did not personally care for it, he accepted the seeds in payment, being curious as to its value upon returning to Spain.
Years later, when Cortes arrived in the New World, he noted that the Aztecs used the cacao beans as their treasury and kept huge storehouses of the seeds. Cortes was offered a cacao plantation and a royal welcome from the Aztec ruler Montezuma, when he mistakenly thought Cortes was the reincarnation of a former god and king. This was the beginning of the downfall of the Aztec Empire, but helped Cortes realize that this crop had tremendous potential led him to establish cacao plantations throughout the Caribbean.
When Columbus and Cortes returned to Spain the bitter cacao drink of the Aztec culture was introduced to Europe and there it was sweetened to make it more in tune to the European tastes. It became a drink of the elite and wealthy. Within ten years, chocolate was enjoyed throughout the courts in the French aristocracy. Chocolate became known throughout the countries of Europe and in the middle of the 17th century chocolate appeared in England. There it was highly taxed continuing its reputation as a luxury to be enjoyed only by those privileged enough to afford it.
Cacao was primarily only for drinking until 1828. Chocolate was prepared as a drink by grinding up the beans into a thin paste and adding spices and sweetening and then adding something to soak up the cocoa butter, which would float to the surface.
Coenraad J. Van Houten, a Dutch chemist in that year invented a press which would release the cocoa butter from the bean, leaving the dryer cake that could be ground up into a powder similar to the fat-free cocoa powder we enjoy today.
Twenty years later European companies used the presses made by Van Houten to produce the first eating chocolate. By taking what was left after separating the cocoa powder from the butter, the industry saw that they could melt the cocoa butter and combine it with a blend of ground cacao beans and sugar, mix this into a paste and mold it. Edible chocolate was the final product. Chocolate appeared on the market in the United States around the turn of the twentieth century and now nearly one hundred years later is still in harmony with all who love it’s unique, rich taste.
Different Types of Coffee Pots Made for Coffee Lovers
Robert asked:
Coffee drinking is a normal practice in almost all culture. People love various tastes of coffee from very strong to light coffee. Whatever be one’s taste, there are various types of coffee pots are offered to suit each one’s wants. Various forms and sizes of coffee pots are available in different materials. You can create different tastes of coffee using different styles of coffee pots.
Coffee pots are one of major important kitchen appliances. A broad variety of simple and elegant coffee pots are offered for casual or formal use. Coffee pots can create strong or smooth coffee based on the materials. Unique clay coffee pots can enhance the taste of coffee. You can opt from a variety of coffee pots including glass coffee pots and traditional coffee pots. Antique coffee pots are usually made of stone or clay and these needs little more care. Small coffee pot can brew a single cup of coffee, as large coffee pots can equal to twenty cups of coffee.
Drip maker is the most privileged and most widely used type of coffee pot nowadays. The drip maker coffee pots come with lots of features like alarms, clocks and timers. In a drip maker, place coffee in a filter and then set it inside a container which holds the water. The water is heated and forced to the filter and coffee is dripped to the pot. The water temperature can be managed internally. Drip makers are offered with two sorts of filters – basket type filter and cone shaped filter.
Percolators are one of the favorite types of coffee pots. It is one of the old coffee pots available in the marketplace. These are used to make brew mild coffee. Two trendy types of percolator coffee pots include stovetop percolator and electric percolator. Vacuum coffee pots are also offered in many styles. Further types of coffee pots available include thermo fresh type coffee pots and satellite type coffee pots.
It is important to select a coffee pot that suits your needs. Size is also an vital factor you have to think prior to buying a coffee pot. Single cup coffee pots are perfect for family use. Coffee machines with temperature controls and detachable filters are more suitable options. Coffee pots with timer option in which automatically shuts down after a certain time ensure security features. You can find coffee pots in diverse price ranges. Branded coffee pots are usually costly. You can get affordable coffee pots through online shopping.
Coffee drinking is a normal practice in almost all culture. People love various tastes of coffee from very strong to light coffee. Whatever be one’s taste, there are various types of coffee pots are offered to suit each one’s wants. Various forms and sizes of coffee pots are available in different materials. You can create different tastes of coffee using different styles of coffee pots.
Coffee pots are one of major important kitchen appliances. A broad variety of simple and elegant coffee pots are offered for casual or formal use. Coffee pots can create strong or smooth coffee based on the materials. Unique clay coffee pots can enhance the taste of coffee. You can opt from a variety of coffee pots including glass coffee pots and traditional coffee pots. Antique coffee pots are usually made of stone or clay and these needs little more care. Small coffee pot can brew a single cup of coffee, as large coffee pots can equal to twenty cups of coffee.
Drip maker is the most privileged and most widely used type of coffee pot nowadays. The drip maker coffee pots come with lots of features like alarms, clocks and timers. In a drip maker, place coffee in a filter and then set it inside a container which holds the water. The water is heated and forced to the filter and coffee is dripped to the pot. The water temperature can be managed internally. Drip makers are offered with two sorts of filters – basket type filter and cone shaped filter.
Percolators are one of the favorite types of coffee pots. It is one of the old coffee pots available in the marketplace. These are used to make brew mild coffee. Two trendy types of percolator coffee pots include stovetop percolator and electric percolator. Vacuum coffee pots are also offered in many styles. Further types of coffee pots available include thermo fresh type coffee pots and satellite type coffee pots.
It is important to select a coffee pot that suits your needs. Size is also an vital factor you have to think prior to buying a coffee pot. Single cup coffee pots are perfect for family use. Coffee machines with temperature controls and detachable filters are more suitable options. Coffee pots with timer option in which automatically shuts down after a certain time ensure security features. You can find coffee pots in diverse price ranges. Branded coffee pots are usually costly. You can get affordable coffee pots through online shopping.
Birthday gift for my brother! Help! I’ve got no clue?
kerrberr95 asked:
My brothers birthday is on Dec. 23rd. I have no idea what to get him at all and totally forgot until just recently. He will be turning 26 this year. He is into music. He is in a bluegrass band and plays the banjo and also knows how to play the guitar(acoustic and electric). He lives a river so he is able to do some fishing. Besides for playing the guitar and banjo, he is very musically talented and can sing very well.
My brothers birthday is on Dec. 23rd. I have no idea what to get him at all and totally forgot until just recently. He will be turning 26 this year. He is into music. He is in a bluegrass band and plays the banjo and also knows how to play the guitar(acoustic and electric). He lives a river so he is able to do some fishing. Besides for playing the guitar and banjo, he is very musically talented and can sing very well.
I am totally lost on what to get him and since I dont know what kind of guitar strings and such he uses, those are out of the question. Please any ideas would be nice. Nothing rude or dirty please.
Oh, he drinks a lot of coffee but I already got him a coffee gift basket for Christmas so nothing like that either.
How do you get the tea stains out of the white basket on an ice tea maker?
Beth asked:
I have a Mr.l Coffee Ice Tea Maker and the white basket that the tea bags brew/sit in is stained. Any suggestions on how to remove them?
I have a Mr.l Coffee Ice Tea Maker and the white basket that the tea bags brew/sit in is stained. Any suggestions on how to remove them?