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Secrets for HIM and Valentines Day

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Real Estate Agent with Brokers Guild Cherry Creek Ltd IA100052670

Secrets for HIM and Valnetines Day

                                                   Hearts and rays

Trying to find that special something for the man in your life to make him feel special on Valentines Day is always an interesting opportunity.

Let me share the secret of buttermilk!

Yes, buttermilk.....it is the secret ingredient to the most MOIST Chocolate Cake ever!

Chocolate Lovers Chocolate Cake

  • 2 cups flour
  • 2 cups sugar
  • t tsp. baking soda
  • 1/2 cup cocoa
  • 1/4 tsp. salt
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1 cup oil
  • t tsp. vanilla
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 cup boiling water

In large bowl blend dry ingredients.  Add buttermilk, oil, vanilla & eggs.  Mix well.  Add boiling water and beat well.  Batter will be thin. Pour into greased 9 x 12 pan.  Bake at 350 degrees for about 30 to 35 minutes.

Fudge Frosting

  • 1/2 cup margarine
  • 1/2 cup cocoa
  • 3 2/3 cup powdered sugar
  • 1/4 cup milk ( add more 1 tsp. at a time if needed_
  • 1 tsp. vanilla

Melt margine over medium heat.  All cocoa. Stir until smooth.  Remove from heat.  Add powdered sugar, vanilla and milk.  Beat until smooth. 

Frost the cake and serve with a big glass of milk or coffee!

Serve on a pretty red plate and you are set for a happy dessert on Valentines Day or any day!

Now if you want to know what really makes a guy happy is to TELL him what you would like... then he does not have to think it up!  Be sure you know his budget and be considerate with your requests!  

So here are some ideas to share.

Fresh water pearl bracelets from Sam's club.  10 for $48.00 goes with everything!Fresh water pearl bracelets

Diamond earrings

White gold loop earrings with diamonds on the front and inside the back for more glitter $298 at Sam's club.

Issey Miyake perfume 3.2 ounces $98.00 at upscale major department stores.

                                          Issey Miyake perfume 

Movie and popcorn is perfect too! 

Have a wonderful Valentines day!

 

 

Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Napa Consultants - Carpinteria, CA
Luxury Real Estate Branding, Marketing & Strategy

Carra,

What a nice caring post.  Have a great day on Valentine's Day!

Feb 12, 2010 02:43 AM
Pamela Cendejas
Second Self Virtual Assistance - Kingman, AZ
Second Self Virtual Assistance (928) 692-3235

I think Tammy has waaaaay too much self control.  My Christmas chocolates were gone before New Years Day!

Feb 12, 2010 02:45 AM
Carra Riley & Declan Kenyon
Brokers Guild Cherry Creek Ltd - Westminster, CO
Helping people Transition at all ages!

Tammy ~ This is my favorite part "Donald is great about getting me just what I want."  That is a true partnership!  Sounds like you can ration out your candy!  Good skill Tammy! 

Ron and Alexandra ~ Waiting to see your heart collection.

Pam~  You and me both...eat them while they are fresh!

Feb 12, 2010 06:19 AM
Tammy Lankford,
Lane Realty Eatonton, GA Lake Sinclair, Milledgeville, 706-485-9668 - Eatonton, GA
Broker GA Lake Sinclair/Eatonton/Milledgeville

Yes, I  have control when it comes to candy, but don't put hot biscuits in front of me.  I'll eat them until I have to roll away from the table.

Feb 12, 2010 06:34 AM
Ed Silva, 203-206-0754
Mapleridge Realty, CT 203-206-0754 - Waterbury, CT
Central CT Real Estate Broker Serving all equally

Carra, I don't know what the fuss is all about. Why can't women be satisfied with a kiss on the cheek, a pat on the butt and the card. You know we love you, after all who else would have us?

Feb 12, 2010 08:05 AM
Dawn A Fabiszak
Private Label Realty ( Denver metro area, Colorado - Aurora, CO
The Dawn of a New Real Estate Experience!

Carra ~ I printed out your recipe.  It sounds scrumpcious!!!

Very funny, ED!

Feb 12, 2010 08:12 AM
Carra Riley & Declan Kenyon
Brokers Guild Cherry Creek Ltd - Westminster, CO
Helping people Transition at all ages!

Tammy ~ love those carbs!

Mr. Ed~  you know I am sure your wife would be happy with that!  No fuss!  Tell us how that works for you! We can take lessons from her.

Dawn~  Let us know when you bake it.. everyone who tries it will want you to bring it to a party! 

Feb 12, 2010 09:00 AM
Melinda (Mel) Peterson
Grants Pass, OR - Bend, OR
The Savvy Broker - ABR, CRS

Forget about HIM Carra, you are talking to this chocolate lover of the Universe!  And, I love the slide show too!

Feb 13, 2010 01:52 AM
Carra Riley & Declan Kenyon
Brokers Guild Cherry Creek Ltd - Westminster, CO
Helping people Transition at all ages!

Melinda ~ You will really LOVE that cake! So let us know what you think after you make it!  The slide show is fun.. and just click on the "make your own" link and sign up.. it is all free.. there are some very cool slide shows... Russel Ray got me going on these!  Happy Valentines Day!

Feb 13, 2010 04:31 AM
Steve Merson 512 412 1621
Keller Williams Realty - Austin, TX
CNE, e-PRO

Hi Carra,

Well, you certainly know the way to a man's heart! Straight through his stomach!  LOL

Happy Valentine's Day

Steve

Feb 13, 2010 06:25 AM
Carra Riley & Declan Kenyon
Brokers Guild Cherry Creek Ltd - Westminster, CO
Helping people Transition at all ages!

Steve,

Everyone wins with the chocolate cake... I am making my hubby one of his favorite dinners... stuffed green peppers and chocolate cake.. he's happy and I am happy! 

Feb 13, 2010 06:39 AM
John Grasty
for real estate results in the Tri-Cities. - Port Moody, BC
Your Tri-cities REALTOR, neighbour and volunteer.

Of course Carra, you'd know the secrets and have insights of Cow products like buttermilk.

You haven't given your recipe a unique name yet? You might guess where I'm going...

Cosmic Chocolate Cake, or Chocolate Cow Pie!

Feb 13, 2010 02:06 PM
Carra Riley & Declan Kenyon
Brokers Guild Cherry Creek Ltd - Westminster, CO
Helping people Transition at all ages!

John,

I love the way you think!  Got to get working on that one!  I was thinking of a recipe section on my website.. Cosmic Creations... Food for thought.  Giving each creation a cute name mmmmm sounds good! Thanks John... good idea! 

Cosmic Cow

 

Feb 13, 2010 04:56 PM
Not a real person
San Diego, CA

You mean we're supposed to cook on Valentine's Day! Ha! Better to stimulate the economy by going out to some nice restaurant! LOL

Happy Valentine's Day!

Feb 13, 2010 07:52 PM
June Tassillo
Owner/Broker RE/MAX Elite Realty - Franklin, NC
Let me help you with the next phase of your life!

Carra ~ I like Russel's idea... I don't bake.  I can cook though and it is what I will be doing this evening.  Invited the Mother-in_law over for dinner.  The cake sound good though.

Feb 14, 2010 03:33 AM
GARY DIGIORGIO -Denver- Arvada -Westminster
THE DIGIORGIO GROUP /(303) 898 - GARY (4279) - Westminster, CO
REOptions LLC

Hey care alot...u had to ask ?/..Hey..Sweet Butter milk Valentines to u !!!! 2..(tommy)

Feb 14, 2010 04:21 AM
Carra Riley & Declan Kenyon
Brokers Guild Cherry Creek Ltd - Westminster, CO
Helping people Transition at all ages!

Russel ~ so glad you are keeping the economy going!  I made my hubby stuffed green peppers and he is still eating the cake I made for him on Friday... So he is one happy camper! 

June ~ sounds like you are giving a lot of love for Valentines.. doing the cooking and making it a special day!

Mr. D  ~  did you see John's comment.. the secret ingredient came from a cow... too funny... so Sweet Butter milk is even better... I am going to have to run with some Cosmic Cooking Creations... that is for sure!  Happy Valentines to you too!

Feb 14, 2010 10:28 AM
Dale Baker
Baker Energy Audits and Commercial Properties Inspections - Claremont, NH
New Hampshire Relocation Real Estate Information

Howdy and Evenen Carra

Happy Valentines Day to ya!!! We sure had a mighty fine one here.

Baker Home Energy Audit and Commercial Properties Inspections

 

Feb 14, 2010 02:10 PM
Jim Frimmer
HomeSmart Realty West - San Diego, CA
Realtor & CDPE, Mission Valley specialist

Although I like a home-cooked meal, I don't cook, and while someone else in this household does, when he cooks, that means that I have to clean up.

Feb 15, 2010 02:20 PM
Carra Riley & Declan Kenyon
Brokers Guild Cherry Creek Ltd - Westminster, CO
Helping people Transition at all ages!

Dale ~ Happy to hear you had a great day!

Jim ~  I think stimulating the economy with eating out is a good idea... Russel thought so too!

Feb 15, 2010 04:14 PM