Chocolate theft a 'gift for gran'

A SHOPLIFTER stole two large bars of Cadbury's Dairy Milk chocolate and three boxes of Ferrero Rocher as a present for his grandmother, a court heard.

George Hocking, aged 31, took the £15.70 chocolate haul from Tesco Metro, Plymouth magistrates were told.

His solicitor said he was not going to sell the chocolates to buy drink or drugs.

Graham Kinchin added: "There is no resale value in boxes of Ferrero Rocher."

Hocking, of Mildmay Street in Greenbank, admitted theft of the chocolates from the store in Ebrington Street on June 19.

He also admitted theft of two Nintendo Wii games worth £40 from Game in New George Street on June 13. The court heard that he told police the games were a present for his sister.

Magistrates gave him a 12-month community order and he must complete probation's Thinking Skills programme.

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Ferrero Roche chocolate, peanut butter and Swedish Fish. Need I say more? Cupcakes are always fun, and they’re cute and simple. They’ll sweeten up any birthday party in place of a regular cake, or they’ll just make the perfect treat. Best of all, some of the most unique and absolutely mouth-watering cupcakes can be found right in Saratoga — most right off Broadway.

The Bread Basket — 65 Spring Street

This 21-year-old local business’s vertical case of cupcakes stands right next to the back entrance and displays such heavenly bits of dessert such as the Peanut Butter Cup cupcake with its peanut butter mousse filling and peanut butter frosting beneath chocolate ganache and caramel drizzle, or the PBJ yellow cupcake with peanut butter frosting and jelly filling.

“We have great local customers who buy our cupcakes,” says bakery owner Matthew Tallman, “which we love. I can’t stress enough how much we cater to our local customers.”

Tallman sells specialty cupcakes every day for $4.50. Regular large cupcakes are $3.50 and small are $2.50.

Bettie’s Cakes: A Cupcakery Café — 454 Broadway

The atmosphere in this little cupcake-devoted shop is retro and fun. Everything is pink and blue, with retro booths, stools and a black-and-white tiled floor. Even some of their cupcakes have a retro feel, like the Black Raspberry Ice Cream Cone cupcake (vanilla cake filled with raspberry preserves and topped with black raspberry buttercream, sprinkles, a sliver of an ice cream cone and a cherry). Bettie’s best-seller, though, is their Red Velvet cupcake.

“People love the Red Velvet,” says manager Stephanie Danz. “It’s a combination of the cream cheese frosting, the freshness and its lightness.” The Red Velvet is technically made with chocolate cake, but because it’s made with cocoa powder it’s actually very light.

Look for the Bettie’s Cupcakes pink double decker bus and smaller bus that travel around to fairs, birthday parties and deliveries, or meet the cupcake mascot who will show up at your door if you want. For $3 a cupcake ($1.25 for minis), these preservative-and-trans-fat-free cupcakes are tasty and fun.

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Chocolate milk, the best drink after exercise

Scientists have claimed that chocolate milk is the best recovery drink to have after exercise, as it helps build more muscles, boost performance and keep off the fat.

After an exhausting session on the treadmill, many athletes usually reach for an isotonic sports drink or good old-fashioned water, but two new studies from The University of Texas at Austin have shown that chocolate milk is the ideal post-workout recovery drink.

"Serious and amateur athletes alike enjoyed physical recovery benefits when they drank low-fat chocolate milk after a vigorous workout," the Daily Mail quoted lead researcher Dr John Ivy as saying.

"The advantages for the study participants were better body composition in the form of more muscle and less fat, improved times while working out and overall better physical shape than peers who consumed sports beverages that just contained carbohydrates," he said.

Ivy and his team compared the recovery benefits of drinking low-fat chocolate milk after exercise to the effects of a carbohydrate beverage with the same ingredients and calories as typical sports drinks as well as to a calorie-free beverage.

They asked 10 trained cyclists to ride a bike for 90 minutes at moderate intensity, then for 10 minutes of high intensity intervals.

The scientists found the athletes had significantly more power and rode faster (reduced their ride time by an average of six minutes) when they consumed low-fat chocolate milk rather than a carbohydrate sports drink or calorie-free beverage.

The team also tested 32 amateur male and female cyclists, putting them through five intense spinning sessions a week followed by one of the three beverages.

They found after four and a half weeks that chocolate milk drinkers had twice the improvement in maximal oxygen uptake compared to the others.

Maximal oxygen uptake is one indicator of an athlete's aerobic endurance and ability to perform sustained exercise.

The amateur cyclists also built more muscle and shaved off more fat during training when they drank low-fat chocolate milk.

"We don't yet understand exactly what mechanism is causing low-fat chocolate milk to give athletes these advantages - that will take more research," Ivy stated.

"But there's something in the naturally-occurring protein and carbohydrate mix that offers significant benefits," he added.

Ivy added that a three-minute recovery window after exercise, for people of all fitness levels, was as important as the nutrition supplement.

The study has been published in The Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research . 

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Dad’s favorite chocolate pie

What better gift for Father's Day than to make Dad his favorite dessert?

By Pam Anderson, Three Many Cooks / June 17, 2011 Dear Dad,

Offspring are typically a balanced blend of both parents, but we all know I’m way more you than Mom. On this Father’s Day I’m especially grateful for all you’ve passed on to me.

You taught me to fish. With that Boston Whaler of yours we spent weekends snaking through swampy rivers and bumping over salty white caps. Thanks for making me bait my own hook.

You didn’t shield me from life. Whether it was taking me to a pig slaughtering or an open-casket funeral, you saw it as a part of life I should experience at an early age.

You let me drive young! When I was really young you let me sit in your lap and steer the wheel.When I was tall enough to reach the pedals you let me drive on deserted country roads. The day I got my license, we were both proud as I confidently pulled out of the driveway.

You loved a little naughty. We all know that my reputation for salty jokes and colorful language most definitely didn’t come from Mom. I’m afraid you’re gonna have to take credit for this one.

You demanded my best. I remember the report card with one B too many. Never again! Oh, and thanks for not paying me for my A’s.

You knew the difference between the week and the weekend. As an entrepreneur in the Internet era, I struggle separating work and pleasure. Thanks to you, I at least know what an eight-hour workday with weekends off looks like.

You taught me to seek work I loved. Because you didn’t love yours so much, you wanted to make sure I did. Many thanks for this.

You exemplified faithfulness in relationships. Mom says your marriage “gets sweeter and sweeter every day.” Neither of us buys the every day part, but a good marriage does get sweeter over time. Thank you for nearly 64 sweet years with Mom.

You passed on your love of the grill. From you I gained confidence with both charcoal and gas. I also loved our grill talks. It was there we could speak freely and honestly as you brushed the chicken and flipped the ribs.

You taught me to love good food with gusto. I happily struggle with weight in exchange for my love of great food. That, dear Dad, I owe to you.

Dad’s Favorite Chocolate Pie

1 9-inch pre-baked pie shell
10 tablespoons plus 1/2 cup granulated sugar, divided
1/4 cup, plus 1 tablespoon cornstarch, divided
2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
Pinch salt
5 large eggs, separated
1 can (12 ounces) evaporated milk
1 cup whole or 2 percent milk
4 ounces bitter- or semi-sweet chocolate, coarsely chopped or broken
2 tablespoons butter
1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar

Prepare and bake pie shell; set aside.

Meanwhile, adjust oven rack to lower-middle position and heat oven to 325 degrees. Whisk 10 tablespoons of the sugar, 1/4 cup of the cornstarch, cocoa powder, and salt in a medium saucepan. Whisk in yolks, and then immediately, but gradually whisk in milks. Cook over medium heat, stirring frequently at first, and then constantly as mixture starts to thicken and begins to sputter, 8 to 10 minutes. Whisk chocolate and butter into thickened pudding until melted, about 1 minute longer; off heat stir in 1 teaspoon of the vanilla.

Meanwhile, bring remaining 1 tablespoons of cornstarch and 1/3 cup water to a thick, sputtery, translucent state in a small saucepan, whisking occasionally at first and constantly as mixture thickens. Remove from heat and let cool slightly while beating whites.

Beat egg whites, cream of tarter, and remaining 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla until frothy. Gradually beat in remaining 1/2 cup of sugar until incorporated and mixture forms soft peaks. Dollop in warm cornstarch mixture, 1 tablespoon at a time; continue to beat meringue to stiff peaks.

Pour warm chocolate filling into pie shell. Using a rubber spatula immediately distribute and then spread meringue evenly over pie, making sure it attaches to piecrust to prevent shrinking. Use a spoon to create peaks all over meringue. Bake pie until meringue is golden brown, about 20 minutes. 
Transfer to a wire rack and cool to room temperature. Serve or refrigerate until ready to serve.

Pam Anderson blogs with her daughters at Three Many Cooks.

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