January 2006 Issue 1, Volume 2
Fondue'n It!

January Fondue Recipe of the Month:

Winter Marshmallow Cream Fondue
Add this marshmallow fondue to your
winter wonderland this season.

- 6 cups whole or low fat milk
- 4 bags (16 oz. each) marshmallows

Heat the milk in a large sauce pan over medium heat. Add the marshmallows and cook on med-high, stirring frequently to avoid scorching. Once marshmallows are completely melted, continue stirring fondue over med-high heat for 10 more minutes before adding to the fountain. This will improve fondue’s consistency.

Run on low or medium heat.

A tip: Keep the extra fondue on hand for refilling or for adjusting the consistency if necessary as the fondue may thicken if left standing. Consistency can be adjusted by adding either more milk or fondue.
Suggested Dipping Items for
Winter Marshmallow Cream Fondue:

- Oreo® cookies
- Brownie bites
- Bananas
- Biscotti		 - Graham crackers
- Chocolate-covered pretzels
- Chocolate sandwich wafers
- Strawberries

Important Dates 2006
Mark your calendar for these sweet holidays!

January 3rd : National Chocolate-covered Cherry Day

February 19th : Chocolate Mint Day

March 24th : National Chocolate-covered Raisin Day

April 21st : National Chocolate-covered Cashews Day

May 15th : National Chocolate Chip Day

June 16th : Fudge Day

July 28th : National Milk Chocolate Day

August 4th : National Chocolate Chip Day

September 22nd : National White Chocolate Day

October 28th : National Chocolate Day

November 7th : National Bittersweet Chocolate Almonds Day

December 16th : National Chocolate-covered Anything Day

Health Benefits
Your New Year's Resolution shouldn’t rule out chocolate!!

Sephra Premium Dark Chocolate... a health food? Perhaps! Increased scientific studies suggest that chocolate isn’t so bad after all. Chocolate actually can provide a variety of health benefits—it may be linked to increased longevity, reduced risk of heart disease, and (as no surprise to women) improving mood!

Chocolate, especially dark varieties, contains high levels of antioxidants known as polyphenols (the same antioxidants found in fruits, vegetables, red wine, and black tea). Dark chocolate is a powerful source of polyphenols because much of the original cocoa bean remains intact after processing. Polyphenols can help improve blood flow and help our bodies protect themselves from harmful molecules. All in all, Sephra Premium Dark Chocolate can be a part of your New Year’s resolutions to take care of your body.
Chocolate of the Month:
Sephra Premium Dark

You will be receiving 4 lbs of our Sephra Premium Dark Chocolate this month. Look for Sephra Premium Dark Chocolate in the recipes below.
Classic Chocolate Mousse
This decadent dessert is the perfect classy touch to any New Year's party.

Yields 8 six-ounce portions.

- 2 cups Sephra Premium Dark Chocolate chips (1¼ cups melted)
- 7 egg yolks
- ½ cup light corn syrup
- 2 cups cream
- 2 tbsp. vanilla extract
- pinch of salt

Melt the chocolate in the microwave, stirring every 10 seconds.

In a large bowl, whip the egg yolks and salt together with an electric mixer until thick and pale yellow. Set aside.

In a small saucepan, bring corn syrup to a boil, then slowly pour into yolk mixture beating at medium speed. Once mixture is added, increase to high speed and whip mixture until cool.

In a separate bowl, whisk the cream with the vanilla extract until it forms soft peaks.

Fold melted chocolate into yolk mixture, then gently fold in the cream mixture. Spoon or pipe mousse into wine glasses and refrigerate for at least one hour before serving.

Serving suggestion: Alternate the mousse with layers of Sephra Premium Dark Chocolate chips.

A twist: Flavor the mousse with mint or orange by substituting the vanilla extract with mint extract or by adding orange zest to the cream while whipping.
Sephra Hot Chocolate
Warm up with rich Sephra chocolate in a cup!

Yields 1 serving.

- 1 cup whole or low fat milk
- ⅓ cup Sephra Premium Dark Chocolate
- 1 tbsp. brown sugar
- ¼ tsp. cinnamon
- pinch of cayenne pepper

Bring milk almost to boil. Combine other ingredients. Pour in just enough milk to cover chocolate. Let sit for a few seconds then stir. Add remaining milk and enjoy.
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