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Title: I Love Chocolate I Love Thermomix Book Competition.
Post by: Cornish Cream on June 30, 2013, 08:18:10 pm
Many of you are aware I am coming to Australia in August to attend the Forum Fest 2013 Fun.
To mark this auspicious occasion there will be a competition to celebrate my visit to your wonderful country.The prize will be a new copy of the UK Thermomix book called "I Love Chocolate,I Love Thermomix" donated by me.

The competition is only open to Australian resident forum members (including Tasmania) to say "Thank you" for welcoming me to your country.

No comments are to be made on this thread, they will be deleted if postings do not follow the guidelines.

There are certain rules for this competition, please read them carefully and then post an entry.

1)  Limit of 1 entry per person.

2) Only members with a minimum of 30 postings as of 1/7/13 are eligible to enter and should be a resident of Australia or Tasmania.

3)  To post an entry, please tell the forum your favourite dessert recipe and why? Then give yourself a number.(Funny stories greatly appreciated ;D)

 eg 'My favourite dessert is Chocolate Mousse because it's the only thing I can make better than my mother-in-law!'    I am number 12.  

4)  The competition closes on the 15th July 2013 and the winners will be drawn by MM as soon as possible thereafter.

5) The winner must cook a recipe from the book and review it.
    
I will be bringing the book in my luggage and will post it to the winner ASAP when I reach Australian shores.

I hope you have fun with this.
xx CC.
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Post by: cookie1 on July 01, 2013, 02:04:59 am
Oh what the heck, I will be first.

My favourite dessert would have to be Golden Syrup Dumplings. It is something my Mum made often, especially when she was rushed for time. I have also made them frequently when we have unexpected guests as they can be made from ingredients you always have. So quick and easy. 
Sorry no funny story.

I am number 1.
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Post by: gertbysea on July 01, 2013, 02:07:19 am
My favourite desert is Australian Sparkling Wine but my favourite  Chocolate Desert is  Stout Chocolate Cake and that is why I am so stout and why my favourite desert  is now  bubbles.  

I am most certainly number 1 2  I was mean and beat Gert to it. She said I had faster fingers. ;) Cookie1

Gert

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Post by: obbie on July 01, 2013, 02:36:58 am
My Favorite is a lemon / lime cheesecake.

Because I always have heaps of lemon and lime juice, and its so quick to make. :)


I am No. 3.
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Post by: jeninwa on July 01, 2013, 03:23:03 am
My favorite dessert is apple crumble, well actually my oldest sons, he expects it for his birthday dinner ever year, I have been making this for him since he was very young and he is in his 30's now.
I'm number 4
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Post by: mcmich on July 01, 2013, 03:31:36 am
My favourite dessert is Pavlova. I've been making it for many, many years now.
I first started making it as a newly wed and couldn't cook but as it was my husbands favourite I wanted to perfect it. For almost a year I made it from the "pavlova egg"  ;D and thought I was a domestic goddess.

Eventually I started cooking it from scratch with some very hit and miss efforts. It still makes me smile to remember DH trying to eat a piece even when it was less than edible.  :D

I am number 5
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Post by: thermo18 on July 01, 2013, 03:52:30 am
My favorite dessert would be farfallina chocolate souffle, my DH doesn't do desserts but will always request this one, which I don't mind as I love anything chocolate  :D
I am number 6
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Post by: Emme on July 01, 2013, 03:58:41 am
My favourite dessert would be the Swedish Ice Cream Cheese Cake.  This dessert is a great standby to have in the freezer for those unexpected times.  This dessert is so easy even I can't mess it up, so far. ;D
I am number 7

Marie
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Post by: astarra on July 01, 2013, 04:23:12 am
OK< my favourite dessert would have to be lemon cheesecake because....well...it is quick, easy and yum! And my DH and DDs love it too.    I am number 8
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Post by: CreamPuff63 on July 01, 2013, 04:57:02 am


My Favorite of all time is Cream Puffs.

I love the crispy choux pastry and bite into it for a gooey surprise. My favourite favourites are the profiteroles with toffee top, and creme patisserie centre...mmmnn


I am No. 9
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Post by: BeezeeBee on July 01, 2013, 05:33:26 am
My favourite dessert is without a doubt the simple Butter Cake. Just a few ordinary ingredients, and yet it results in magic. From the tantalising aroma to that satisfying first bite.

All my boys share my love for it, especially my littlest man Jeremy. It was such a pleasure to see the wonder in his eyes when he took the first look at his 4th birthday cake - he was crazy over Thomas the Tank Engine then! All the birthday cakes after that were Butter Cakes :)

(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/07/01/abadeqym.jpg)

I am number 10.
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Post by: Thermesa on July 01, 2013, 06:41:16 am
My favourite dessert would be a butterscotch self saucing pudding. Crisp and crunchy on top, light and fluffy in the middle and gooey goodness underneath. Yummmm (might tackle it tonight).

I think this is a throw back to the dinners with my nanna as a child. More memorable than salmon squished on toast with tin beetroot but not quite as memorable as the day she forgot the lemonade in the freezer. It defrosted under the clothesline and shot up out of the bottle like a volcano.

I am number 11.
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Post by: Kimmyh on July 01, 2013, 07:49:03 am
My favourite dessert is sticky date pudding. DH and I would often share one when out for dinner in the early dating years. He would always joke after that he has a sticky date! ;) I have heard the joke many times over many years....and I still giggle with him :D
I am number 12
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Post by: dede on July 01, 2013, 09:05:51 am
no 13.

sticky date pudding, the whole family love it and there is never any leftovers ;)
thanks CC. your a sweety ;D
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Post by: *suzanne* on July 01, 2013, 09:22:00 am
mine would have to be Spanish rice pudding very easy and tastes just like mum's ;D

I am number 14
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Post by: Katiej on July 01, 2013, 10:51:16 am
My favourite dessert to make is a soufflé (either raspberry or passionfruit).  I love that feeling when you open the oven and it's actually worked!
It's one of my DH's favourite desserts to eat, so that is a bonus  ;D

I'm number 15
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Post by: KarenH on July 01, 2013, 11:01:51 am
My favourite dessert is lemon meringue pie.  I just love the crisp crumbly base with the tart, lemony middle and the fluffy clouds of sweet meringue on top!

I am number 16

PS:  THANK YOU to CC!
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Post by: trudy on July 01, 2013, 11:15:50 am
My favourite dessert is Panna Cotta because it's easy to make and everyone loves it.  I am no 17

Thank you CC.  Looking forward to meeting up with you.
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Post by: mrsb on July 01, 2013, 11:29:40 am
My favourite dessert is chocolate caramel hazelnut tart. Chocolate and caramel melt in your melt with crunch from the hazelnuts and base. It is delish and the reason I haven't made it in thermie is because I have no self control and would end up eating the lot. If I won the book though, my friends and family (along with me) would personally thank you!

I'm number 18.

What an awesome competition!
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Post by: courton on July 01, 2013, 11:54:23 am
My favourite is the Golden Syrup cake which when made in a small cupcake pan transforms into a delectable Golden Syrup pudding - served warm with butterscotch sauce and vanilla ice cream. One recipe...mixed in the TMX for one minute...two different results. Both absolutely delicious.

And I am Number 19!
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Post by: Jamberie on July 01, 2013, 12:01:01 pm
My favourite dessert is custard.
Lemon custard, egg custard, chocolate custard, all custard. I especially like the fact that because it has eggs in it, it can be eaten for breakfast, lunch and dinner  ;D

I am number 20

[modified as I forget to mention my number]
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Post by: EmeraldSue on July 01, 2013, 12:07:32 pm
Ooh this is difficult as I'm a real sweet tooth. I love anything with custard, and since I've had thermie, real egg custard is a doddle. Not to mention how delicious it is with some dark Haighs chocolate stirred through.....
Mmmmm I was thinking of funnyfarm2's vanilla slice with no cream, but there was the time that I forgot to add the butter and the custard was like rubber. Fortunately, I was able to save it by grating the butter in at the end, but for a while there, I thought that I was going to end up in my own funny farm.
I'm pretty fond of Cp's cream puffs filled with custard, but my absolute favourite would have to be Chookie's Portuguese Custard tarts. The pastry is crisp and the custard is to die for. Every time I take them somewhere they disappear quick smart.
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/07/01/adeva3yn.jpg)
I am a slow typist, so I am number 21
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Post by: goldfish on July 01, 2013, 12:52:10 pm
My favourite (among many others, mind you!! ;D) would be the Lemon Pudding Surprise Cake - or perhaps better known as the Lemon Delicious!!  In the past I've felt very smug about the fact that the egg whites performed beautifully - all white and fluffy and gorgeous - until last time!  I'll swear the bowl was spotlessly clean and grease free. . . a big however!!  >:(. T'was finally rescued by "other means"  :-)) ???

I am number 22
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Post by: blackwood on July 01, 2013, 01:54:44 pm
My favourite dessert is Quirky Cooking Raw Vegan chocolate mousse. I love being able to eat something so amazingly delicious without the guilt!

I am number 23
Thanks! :)
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Post by: dragongirly on July 01, 2013, 01:57:25 pm
My favourite is cheesecake.  It love the baked variety, but any cheesecake will work for me  ;D

I am number 24.
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Post by: Halex on July 01, 2013, 10:12:56 pm
My favourite dessert is Tiramisu & chocolate profiteroles ;D

I,am number 25

Halex

 ;D
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Post by: Cuilidh on July 02, 2013, 08:05:32 am
I am having big problems with this.  !!!
So was I - I was torn between rice pudding, trifle or summer berry pudding and summer berry pudding won (I think!).

I am number 26.
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Post by: sue_purrb on July 04, 2013, 04:23:44 am
This (http://www.forumthermomix.com/index.php?topic=3036.0) tart (made with lemon and without the glaze) is a favourite with family and friends alike, and is often requested for get togethers.

I first made it for a Christmas party, and of course, being dessert, it was not eaten sober, so to speak. I was caught in a running argument with the host, who does not usually eat sweet things but loved this, who kept insisting on calling it a cheesecake. I kept correcting him that it was in fact a tart. You can probably see where this was going. The rest of the evening was punctuated by him mumbling "cheesecake!" To which I would exclaim "Tart!" Yes, things degenerated further and it is now referred to as "That whore cake"  :-))

Particularly entertaining for said host when I arrive carrying this dessert, accompanied by DH, and he can shout out "Great! I see you've brought the tasty whore!" Then he disappears, leaving us to try to explain to any guests who are not in on the joke!!  ;D

I am an embarrassed number 27.

Sue  :)
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Post by: Brumington on July 04, 2013, 05:16:17 am
My favourite desert is ice cream....any flavour will do so long as it isn't rum and raisin (I still have an aversion to anything tasting of rum after a misspent youth!).

I am number 28.
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Post by: maddy on July 04, 2013, 02:09:41 pm
I lurve Kahlua mini puddings, with lashings of custard  :-*

(http://i618.photobucket.com/albums/tt266/nachothecat/c4d540be.jpg)

I am number 29
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Post by: mab19 on July 06, 2013, 03:08:35 am
My favourite dessert is a steamed  pudding called "Urney Pudding".   This recipe was passed to my mother by her MIL.  Each of us kids took a copy of the recipe when we left home and so did my children.  I have made copies and put them in a recipe folder called "Family Favourites" that  I did for each of my 4 eldest grandchildren for Christmas last year.  A true family heirloom.

I am number 30.
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Post by: Bedlam on July 06, 2013, 07:44:35 am
Desserts are my favourite! But today it is tenina's EVOO Lemon Tart.  I have made a lime variation and a lemon one today for a celebration lunch for my DD19th birthday tomorrow. And i have just licked the bowl.mmm
I am number 31
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Post by: snappy on July 06, 2013, 09:18:05 am
My favourite dessert is the chocolate souffle on this forum - it is to die for!  I am number 32
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Post by: faffa_70 on July 09, 2013, 01:39:36 am
My favourite desert now is one I have just discovered this week Chelsea's Apple Berry Custard Crumble (http://www.forumthermomix.com/index.php?topic=13605.0) ... because I eat the left overs for breakfast and tell myself it is healthy! Well it is ... isn't it?!

I'm off to eat breakfast  :D

Kathryn you forgot your number.  You are No. 33  JD

Thank you JD  :-* :-* :-*
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Post by: Nikkit on July 09, 2013, 11:43:54 pm
My fav dessert would be one of what everyone else has made thanks!
I mean, why make my own when everyone else on here is making them.
I'll bring my spoon and platter and line up....

And I am 34.

And looking like the side of a shed by the time I've sampled everyone's desserts  ;D
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Post by: Mama Fergie on July 12, 2013, 08:37:00 am
Can't decide between, panna cotta, creme brûlée or cheesecake. Oh and sticky date pudding what a dilemma?
i will keep it simple and choose a delicious creme brûlée  :D

I am 35.  ( I wish!!) LOL
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Post by: SoBlessed on July 12, 2013, 09:56:30 am
My fav is/was Chocolate Self Saucing Pudding. My MIL gave me the recipe when I was first married. I no longer eat it because I don't eat sugar or flour  :(

I am number 36.
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Post by: fundj&e on July 14, 2013, 06:17:08 pm
 fav is sticky date pudding  because everyone in my family loves it ,its a no brainer  ;D

I am # 37
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Post by: Cornish Cream on July 15, 2013, 08:51:05 pm
The competition is now closed.
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Post by: Master Moderator on July 16, 2013, 11:06:19 pm
Hi All,

I have just made the draw via site: http://www.randomizer.org/form.htm and I have uploaded the video to YOU TUBE: http://youtu.be/6FoxJVHDtMg

So I am happy to announce that the winner is participant number 4, which is: jeninwa

Thank you to Cornish Cream for this wonderful offer.

Stay tuned for more giveaways.

MM

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Post by: Bedlam on July 16, 2013, 11:10:36 pm
Congratulations Jen,you lucky thing
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Post by: BeezeeBee on July 16, 2013, 11:13:51 pm
Congrats Jen!
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Post by: Cuilidh on July 17, 2013, 12:09:08 am
Congratulations Jen.  Looking forward to eventually hearing which recipe will be your first.

Belated thanks to CC and MM as well
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Post by: judydawn on July 17, 2013, 12:27:57 am


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Congratulations Jen, that's wonderful news for you to wake up to this morning.

Thanks MM for doing the draw once more and to our lovely CC for providing the prize for this competition.  :-* :-* :-*
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Post by: CreamPuff63 on July 17, 2013, 01:03:05 am
Wow that's fantastic Jen - congratulations!  I'm glad you won  :-*
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Post by: jeninwa on July 17, 2013, 01:22:42 am
What a lovely surprise to wake up to this morning, thanks CC and MM. So excited. I'm so glad I resisted buying the book last week now. Had second thought.
Can't wait for it to arrive, thanks again you have made my day.
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Post by: cookie1 on July 17, 2013, 01:52:01 am
Jeninwa I am so very thrilled that you won the book, truly ruly thrilled. It is wonderful news. A BIG congratulations. 
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Post by: *suzanne* on July 17, 2013, 01:52:48 am
great win jen congratulations ;D
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Post by: Mama Fergie on July 17, 2013, 02:20:23 am
Fantastic news Jen. Congratulations   ;D
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Post by: faffa_70 on July 17, 2013, 03:19:40 am
Congratulations Jen!! :)
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Post by: Katiej on July 17, 2013, 03:38:48 am
Congratulations Jen! I'm so pleased you won, enjoy!!
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Post by: Brumington on July 17, 2013, 04:27:40 am
Hooray!!!! Well done Jen. Happy cooking.
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Post by: obbie on July 17, 2013, 05:32:45 am
Congrats Jen, have fun cooking :)
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Post by: Emme on July 17, 2013, 07:33:07 am
Congratulations Jen, that is wonderful. 
Thanks also CC for providing the prize & MM for doing the draw.

Marie
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Post by: thermo18 on July 17, 2013, 07:46:12 am
Well done Jen  :D
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Post by: Cornish Cream on July 17, 2013, 08:20:35 am
Just logged on to see this wonderful news.Congratulations Jen :-* :-* You are going to love the book ;) ;D
I'll PM you for your address so I can post it to you ;D
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Post by: jeninwa on July 17, 2013, 08:25:03 am
Just logged on to see this wonderful news.Congratulations Jen :-* :-* You are going to love the book ;) ;D
I'll PM you for your address so I can post it to you ;D

That you so much CC for donating this book, I am so excited, can wait to receive it.
Thanks everyone for your lovely comments.
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Post by: goldfish on July 17, 2013, 08:41:29 am
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Wow, Jeninwa!!  That's fantastic news!!  So glad for you and can't wait for all your reviews!! :D
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Post by: mcmich on July 17, 2013, 08:52:00 am
Congratulations Jen.  ;D
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Post by: SoBlessed on July 17, 2013, 08:55:39 am
Congrats Jen  :)
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Post by: Kimmyh on July 17, 2013, 10:54:37 am
Congratulations Jen :)
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Post by: fundj&e on July 17, 2013, 11:01:46 am
Well done Jen
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Post by: Thermesa on July 17, 2013, 01:21:48 pm
Wonderful. Congratulations and enjoy Jen.
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Post by: achookwoman on July 17, 2013, 10:49:32 pm
Congratulations,  Jen.  You lucky duck.  Couldn't have happened to a nicer person. 
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Post by: Wonder on July 17, 2013, 11:52:58 pm
Congratulations Jen, hope you have fun with the new book.
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Post by: Bedlam on July 18, 2013, 02:21:27 pm
Just logged on to see this wonderful news.Congratulations Jen :-* :-* You are going to love the book ;) ;D
I'll PM you for your address so I can post it to you ;D

Can i deliver it for you CC
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Post by: cecilia on July 18, 2013, 02:55:34 pm
Congratulations, JeninWA.  You deserve a special treat.  :)
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Post by: Cornish Cream on July 18, 2013, 07:04:48 pm
Just logged on to see this wonderful news.Congratulations Jen :-* :-* You are going to love the book ;) ;D
I'll PM you for your address so I can post it to you ;D

Can i deliver it for you CC
That is extremely kind of you to offer Denise but I will post it. ;) ;D
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Post by: Jamberie on July 19, 2013, 08:36:49 am
Congratulations Jen :) :) :)
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Post by: trudy on July 19, 2013, 09:44:33 am
Congratulations Jen.  Look forward to reading your reviews.
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Post by: snappy on July 19, 2013, 10:09:03 am
Congratulations Jen!
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Post by: mrsb on July 19, 2013, 01:59:34 pm
Yay! Can't wait to read the review of your first chocolate experience...
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Post by: mab19 on July 20, 2013, 04:25:43 am
Congratulations Jeninwa