by Divinity | Blog News, Pleasure and Fun |
written by Mon Sun Chan, The Chocolate Date Diva
Here is your quick date idea: Are You a Chocolate Tease?
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If you are with your Chocolate Date, feed them their favorite chocolates for a fun and sensual date. You get to have fun teasing and tantalizing your love.
Another idea is to blind fold your Chocolate Date for an heightened experience. By taking away the visual component, all the other senses are heightened giving a different and unique sensation.
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by Divinity | Pleasure and Fun |
written by Divinity Chan, The Chocolate Date Diva ©2014 All rights reserved TheChocolateDate
Pamper your Chocolate Date or yourself with a chocolate massage!
Ahhhh……when someone gives you a massage it is like being in heaven! Have you noticed that most times we don’t get enough of it and may find yourself craving for the simple pleasure of a touch. Even as babies, we never get enough. It is a great way to physically reconnect with your partner plus you can even take turns giving each other massages. Start with the shoulders, neck, head and massage your way down the body.
Don’t forget the temples!
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You can find chocolate oils, lotions and body creams in specialty stores both edible and non-edible. Or you can make them yourself. Do it yourself recipes are found online and most can be easily adjusted to your preferences.
For a more intimate setting you can also set up your own mini spa in the comfort of your home for a private pamper session for an unforgettable sensuous experience. Candles, rose petals and soft music playing in the background.
Make it a blissful night for 2 this Friday or Saturday night!
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by Divinity | Pleasure and Fun |
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Babeland, a Seattle based adult toy company had a booth in the Aphrodisiac Room. When I saw the table, I thought this should be interesting and was curious to see what they have to offer. Well, I was impressed. Babeland offered a number chocolate body product lines. And most of them were edible and made with real chocolate. Not the artificial flavoring most products contain. Yuck! Definitely worth exploring to see which one(s) will work best as not all products are alike.
Babeland has their own line of products using organic, fair trade and vegan chocolate. Now that is impressive and sure to capture people’s attention. What a great way to promote fair trade too. One of the products, Edible body chocolate at Babeland has this ingredient list: Sugar, Organic Cocoa Powder, Safflower Oil, Organic Coconut Oil, Organic Cocoa Butter, and Vanilla. This is the real stuff.
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If that product doesn’t work for you, then be sure to try the Sweet Beauty Chocolate Body oil as shown in the picture. It only contains Grape Seed Oil, Shea Oil, Cupuaçu Butter and Babassu Seed Oil infused with Organic Fair Trade Cocoa and Nibs, Cocoa Absolute, Natural Flavor Oil, Tocopherol (Vitamin E), Rosemary Extract, and Vanilla Planifolia. Or even the Sweet Beauty Chocolate Body Cream if you want something rich for the skin.
For more information on these products visit the online store by clicking this link: Babeland. For you Seattle folks, visit the local store for a personal shopping experience.
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by Divinity | Romantic Gifts |
By Joann J Carlisle
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Scented candles are a great way to create ambiance in almost any setting. It is an inexpensive way to add a special touch to your decor and provide soothing scents that can help create a mood. The uses for these candles are as varied as the individuals who enjoy the warmth that a candle adds to the room.
In the restroom, a scented candle is good for more than just the obvious scent to cover smells. A scented candle is the perfect compliment for a relaxing bubble bath. A soothing scent such as lavender can help you unwind after a stressful day at the office. If you are really in the mood to relax, light multiple candles and turn the lights out while you soak away the stress of the day. Watching the candle light flicker while you soak in a tub full of warm water is a perfect way to end the day.
Scented candles can be used in the kitchen to create an inviting atmosphere. Scents that mimic fresh baked foods or spices can add a homey touch to the favorite room in the house. Scents that smell like cake or pies create an inviting mood and are a perfect touch when entertaining friends in the kitchen. Try using one of these yummy scented candles the next time your friends or family are congregating in the kitchen. Just beware because the enticing scents are so live like they whet your appetite and can lead to cravings!
The bedroom is an obvious place to enjoy the benefits of candles. Pick a romantic scent or a soothing scent depending on what you mood you wish to achieve. My personal favorite scent to use in my bedroom is rose. The classic floral scent is crisp, sweet and romantic. Just a couple minutes after lighting the scented candle, the smell masks the scent of my husband’s dirty clothes pile and I am transported to a lovely English garden. These types of candles of course are also great for setting the mood for romance. What is more romantic than being intimate by the light of a candle? The subtle shadows combined with the alluring scent create just the right ambiance for a night time tryst.
Scented candles can be used in any room of the house to either mask a scent or create ambiance. They not only set the tone for the mood, they are an inexpensive way to decorate your home. Candles look great in any space and come in a variety of shapes, sizes and colors sure to fit in with every decor. Candle holders range from elaborate candelabras to simply plates. They fit in any budget so there is no reason not to enjoy using them.
Joann Carlisle is a writer who enjoys sharing her experiences, knowledge, and advice on a number of different subjects. For more information about scented candles, Cheap Like Me gives readers tips for making their own scented candles.
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by Divinity | Chocolate Gifts, Chocolate Recipes, What's New? |
So many kinds of chocolate…
What are the differences? Which one will suit my partner’s preference and personality? How can I know what to pick that matches their dietary needs without blowing a perfect date experience?
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If you or your Chocolate Date have dietary challenges with chocolate, you can find a wide assortment made to fit your needs. Treat yourself to sugar free, organic or kosher chocolates found in local stores (special diet aisle), organic specialty stores (where they carry fair trade chocolates) and local Chocolatiers (also available online for purchase).
“There are four basic food groups: milk chocolate, dark chocolate, white chocolate, and chocolate truffles.” – Anonymous
Let’s begin!
Chocolate Liquor or Cocoa Paste
The name ‘liquor’ can be deceiving, however there is no alcohol in ‘chocolate liquor’. This pure liquid form of chocolate is ground directly from the center of the cocoa bean, or the nib, and contains cocoa butter, a pale yellow edible natural fat, and cocoa solids, the nonfat component.
Cocoa Butter
Is the creamy, buttery, pale, yellow vegetable fat extracted from the chocolate liquor.
Cocoa Powder
Is the nonfat cocoa solids in the chocolate liquor once they are separated from the cocoa butter. This popular powdered form of unsweetened chocolate is usually used in hot chocolate and as an ingredient in low fat desserts like brownies and cookies.
Variety of Dark Chocolates:
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Unsweetened Chocolate
Solidified chocolate liquor with the highest cocoa content, also known as bitter or baking chocolate, is the base component that gives chocolate the deep flavor and dark brown color. With its bitter taste, it is best used in cooking and baking.
Bitter-sweet Chocolate
Unsweetened chocolate or chocolate liquor made from approximately 1/3 sugar and vanilla (used for flavoring). It contains anywhere from 35% – 80% chocolate liquor with a minimum of 32% cocoa solids. You will find this chocolate more bitter than semi-sweet as it has a higher content of chocolate liquor and less sugar.
Semi-sweet Chocolate
Normally found in chocolate chips or in baking squares for desserts, semisweet chocolate is a combination of unsweetened chocolate, sugar, cocoa butter and flavorings. It has a minimum of 35% chocolate liquor and is sweeter than bittersweet chocolate, but darker than sweet dark chocolate.
Dark Chocolate
Also known as ‘sweet dark chocolate’ contains chocolate liquor, sugar, cocoa butter, vanilla and an emulsifier. There are no milk solids in dark chocolate. With higher amounts of sugar and cocoa solids ranging from 30% to 80%, it is sweeter than other dark chocolates and is normally used for everyday consumption.
Chocolate with Milk products:
Milk Chocolates
Sweeter and creamier tasting than all the dark chocolates as it contains milk products (dry milk solids or condensed milk), higher sugar content, cocoa butter, chocolate liquor and flavorings (usually vanilla).
White Chocolate
The common debate as to whether or not white chocolate is considered chocolate is due to the cocoa butter content. White chocolate lacks the cocoa liquor and solids that give it the familiar flavor and brown color. This creamy treat contains extra milk products and some brands have a vanilla taste.
Health Alternatives:
Carob
Often used as a low-calorie health alternative to chocolate and containing similar nutrients such as calcium and phosphorus, this dark brown powder is made from the mashed fruit of a Mediterranean pine tree. It is often used for those with allergies to chocolate and can be found in solid form (chips) or powder at organic specialty stores.
by Divinity | Chocolate Dating, Romantic Gifts, What's New? |
By Jacquie Generra
Relationships without romance can be like cars without tires – going nowhere. When your partner begs for more romance or asks that you show your love it’s time to invest some time in being romantic. Even a busy workaholic can be a romantic. If he can, you can too. Even if the inclination doesn’t come natural to you romance can change your life and your love.
Be sincere in your love and desire. Romance isn’t for the faint of heart or those interested in lust alone. False romance offered just to get someone in bed is more harmful and hurtful than other types of lies. So make certain of your feelings and be sincere before you start to turn on the romantic charm.
Focus on your partner. What makes romance varies by person so don’t attempt to lure your love with standard hearts and flowers unless that is what moves her. Some women love flowers while others just sneeze. Find out what makes romance in your lover’s mind before you plan your approach.
Be spontaneous with your affection. Even a stoic man won’t be able to resist the spark of your spontaneous romance when it is supported by true affection. Lead with your heart and emotions when you offer affection and don’t try to over-think everything. Everyone may not be interested in your public displays so keep them contained when you can. When you cannot, those moments of sharing affection and romance will insulate you and your love into your own little world.
If you let love and the one you love be your guide, romance should be easy. As well as you know the one you love, you should be able to know what matters most to him or her. Would she prefer a night out on the town in a romantic restaurant followed by a walk in the moonlight? Or is she more attracted to a meal prepared by your own hands while watching the sunrise together? If your love is a man he still needs romance. Consider sending him a collection of his favorite tunes or tickets to see his favorite band followed by a late dinner together in a quiet bistro. Knowing your love allows you to put him or her needs first in your romantic plans.
Finishing touches can make even a night at home a romantic one. Spend an hour setting the scene, showering and putting your best self together for the one you love. That extra time shows you care. Then add some more sensual touches. A few classy rose buds or candlelight by the bed add a romantic feel. Consider champagne and crystal flutes in your next picnic outing or hike. Small details help add romance.
Express your feelings. The words I Love You are romantic when felt and expressed. Don’t offer them if you don’t feel them. When you do feel love, respect and admiration, express those feelings. Even the simplest of words are comforting and romantic. With a little love and affection you can create a romance to last throughout the ages.
Jacquie Generra writes about dating and other relationship advice [http://www.howtodothings.com/family-and-relationships] for HowToDoThings.com.
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