Vero Beach, FL (ContentDesk) September 16, 2005 -- ePicnicBasket, a newly launched retail Website, makes picnic-packing a joy, offering a diverse range of picnic baskets to suit every unique taste and necessity."So often, even when we can spare time from our hectic lives, we don't go picnicking just because the preparations are so arduous," says Michael Kanehl of ePicnicBasket. "But with our varied, functionally designed picnic baskets, you'll want to slip in a bottle of wine and some food and leave right away." ePicnicBasket (available at http://www.epicnicbasket.com) stocks everything from premium wine totes and accessories to sporty picnic backpacks and elegant picnic baskets. The traditional picnic baskets, made of willow, come with useful accessories such as food coolers, tablecloths and a mini-basket to keep mugs secure.
The company's premium collection of baskets include the Legacy Collection of totes for wine and spirits, the Platinum Collection of stylish insulated wine and picnic cases, as well as the new Heritage Collection. ePicnicBasket also offers deluxe insulated Coolers on Wheels, with a large food section, insulated lining, and easy-glide wheels.
ePicnicBasket accepts all major credit cards and offers a 100 per cent satisfaction guarantee. The web site uses a secure payment gateway and is backed by a Safe Shopping Guarantee. "At ePicnicBasket, we believe it is the little things that mean so much," says Kanehl. "Therefore we stock only products of the highest quality and back that up with unparalleled support, so that we can help you create your own special picnic memories.".
Chocolate: You've Come a Long Way, Baby
The history of chocolate is a rich and interesting one. Most of the world didn't know chocolate existed until Columbus went to the Americas and took the cacao bean with him back to Spain. However, it wasn't until the Conquistadors went to Mexico that the Spaniards really discovered the wonders of cacao.The Aztecs and Mayans worshipped the cacao bean and believed it was a food of the Gods. The Aztecs used it as both nourishment and currency. They believed the fruit of the cacao tree imparted wisdom and they made a special drink with it called xocolatl, of which the Aztec emperor Montezuma is said to have consumed large amounts every day.
When the Spaniards conquered the Aztecs, they were fascinated by cacao but thought the xocolatl drink was too bitter, so they added cane sugar to it and drank it hot, thus creating the first hot cocoa.The Spanish kept their new discovery a secret from the rest of Europe for about 100 years.
With the decline of Spain as a power, the...
New DVD Released on Cutting the Price of Wedding Receptions
Marietta, GA (ContentDesk) January 28, 2006 -- Help is on its way for soon-to-be brides and grooms trying to reduce the staggering cost of wedding receptions.
Culinary chef and author Mike Flowers announces the release of a new DVD to provide visual advice and instructions complementing his popular book "Cater Your Own Wedding".
As spring fast approaches, future brides everywhere are trying to put together the perfect special day - without breaking the bank. Many people have to make heart-breaking decisions when designing their weddings, cutting guest lists to cut costs. With estimated wedding cost exceeding $20,000, Chef Mike Flowers new DVD offers expert advice and instruction on how anyone can cater their own wedding reception and save thousand of dollars.
I got tired of seeing crying brides, Flowers said. I thought to myself, There has got to be a way for them to afford to do what they want to do. If you do it yourself, you can invite as many people...
New DVD Released on Cutting the Price of Wedding Receptions
Butterfly Garden Basics
Publishing Guidelines: Feel free to publish the following article in its entirety in your ezine, website, or print newsletter. The resource box must be included with an active link. Please send a courtesy copy of the publication in which the article appears to: deborah@fiveminuteparent.com Word wrap to 60, (257 words)Butterfly Garden Basicsby Cultivating a special home in your yard for butterflies will introduce your children to a world of beauty and wonder. It's a project that you and your family will enjoy in the planting stages, and long after. There are five basic things to remember when planning a butterfly garden:1.
Butterflies love sunlight! Whether you choose to plant a traditional garden or a container garden, make sure that the plants are in direct sunlight for much of the day.2. Butterflies like to "puddle." Your garden needs a sort of watering hole for the butterflies to drink from. This can be done by simply filling a terra cotta pot or small plastic bucket with small...
Butterfly Garden Basics
10 Reasons to Create and Give a Gift Basket!
10. A Themed Gift Basket is for everyone and every occasion.9. Gift Baskets can be created easily with minimal time and effort.8. Creating a Gift Baskets will save you time and money! 7. Gift Baskets can be made in a variety of sizes and price ranges, making them ideal for the budget conscious giver.6.
By creating a Themed Gift Basket, you tailored the basket for the particular occasion.5. Filling the Gift Baskets with lots presents represents excellent value to the recipient!4. Gift Baskets convey the feelings of the sender in a way that is unique and personal.3. Lets fact it, who doesn't love to receive a Gift Basket!2. Gift Baskets make wonderful gifts for the person who has everything.1.
Giving a Handmade Gift Baskets makes you look good!How often have you found yourself shopping for that "hard-to-buy-for" person who has everything.
If you are like me, you have taken hours and are still not happy with your choice.
With a gift basket you can tailor...