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It’s funny how we all define the good things in life so differently. Back when kids used to bring boxes of assorted cupcakes to celebrate their birthday, I loved to ogle (okay, creepy) and watch each student make the all-important decision of which type of cupcake to take–chocolate with vanilla frosting? vanilla with chocolate? chocolate with chocolate frosting and chocolate sprinkles?–because it is my personal opinion that you can tell a lot about a person through their cupcake choices TV Mobile Stand.

I know.

I was a pretty deep elementary schooler.

It was my empirical observation that there were always some cupcakes that got snatched up first: chocolate, then vanilla, then that funky-looking cupcake in the corner that got slightly smushed while your mom made a sharp turn in your car avoiding that crazy granny veering across the street with her roller shopping bag. But the next time you brought this same box to the another place, say to a swim team BBQ instead of school, maybe the vanilla and smushed cupcakes would disappear first before anyone so much as touched the chocolate Bordeaux wine.

And who can explain why this happens, really? my eight-year old philosopher’s brain would ask.

Me, I’ve always been a full-fledged vanilla cupcake kind of gal. At those glorious school birthday celebrations, I’d turn full-on gladiator against my peers to grab the vanilla funfetti one with vanilla frosting before anyone else could. I was no cupcake ninja; I was Xena, the cupcake warrior.

But obviously I’m not blogging to you today about vanilla cupcakes. When I started thinking about what kind of cupcake I wanted to make this week–because it’s been a really long time since I’ve used my muffin tins and they were crying out at me from the pantry–I knew I wanted something warm. Something different. Something comforting Flowers in Hong Kong delivery.

  

Sunday was a day well spent for me.After a long long time a couple of friends got together for a session of monopoly – recreating our childhood days(…er…not exactly, as somewhere in the middle someone was suggesting strip monopoly).I remember as kids we adored this game and spent endless summer afternoons loosing ourselves to buying and selling ,making homes and hotels and sometimes cheating:-)).Mum used to tear her hair apart trying to get us to come and eat or shower or sleep.If we had not finished the game we would actually set it aside very carefully in the corner so that we could resume the next day.Those were the days….sigh.Mum used to make us special treats and it was the best time ever.Its a shame that kids today have chosen the PSP and Video games over these classic board games.I dont have kids as yet so am not really in touch with what they are upto these days but i know they are not having as much fun as we did GEM.

My friend made awesome lunch-the worlds best beef kebabs in peanut paste and palm nut oil, babaganoush, mind blowing zatar, rosto in garlic sauce,mashed potatoes …..the works.

Me on the other hand did’nt have to do much…just made some Chocolate Mousse(by popular demand) .I swear by this recipe as its very basic ,so simple and still so rich , light, fuffy and moist all at the same time. A healthier option to many high calorie desserts.

I have made it on so many ocassions and it has never failed me.Its a crowd pleaser congratulations flowers.

Melt the chocolate and water together over simmering water(i used the microwave).After it melts and gets all glossy add the egg yolks and cointreau n mix well.Set aside to cool meanwhile beat the eggwhites.When it reaches the soft peak stage add the sugar bit by bit until it forms stiff peaks.Fold the eggwhites a little at a time in the chocolate mixture.Try not to loose the air as u’ll need it to be a as light and fluffy as u can make it.Then just pour into any cup, or dish thatu are plannin to serve it it.Cover with cling ilm and chill for a couple of hrs.I usually keep it overnight.Next day just sprinkle loads of chocolate shavings.Its a nice contrast of textures.
I used this recipe x 3 for a big dish like that iTable.

Some fresh fruits and some whipped cream to go with it and u can hear everybody’s ooh’s n aah’s and that just brings a big smile to your face.