Category Archives: Chocolate

Beautiful, stunning, magical Geirangerfjord

Forests, lakes, and rivers, clouds and winds, stars and flowers, stupendous glaciers and crystal snowflakes — every form of animate or inanimate existence, leaves its impress upon the soul of man. ~Orison Swett Marden What a glorious morning!   We woke … Continue reading

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Enjoying a wonderful walking tour through the medieval city of Bruges, Belgium

We were up early in the morning even though our tour for the day was not until after lunch. Today we are off to take a walking tour the city Bruges (Zeebrugge), Belgium and visit a chocolate museum where will … Continue reading

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Rich chocolate treat for my Valentine

If I had a single flower for every time I think of you, I could walk forever in my garden. ~Claudia Adrienne Grandi There are so many ways to express love for someone.  There are the gifts of flowers, candy, … Continue reading

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Delicious Divas celebrates anniversary with Boston Cream Pie!

Today is the third anniversary of the Delicious Divas sharing favorite recipes, experiences at our favorite restaurants and taking you on many of the cruises and motorcycle trips we have taken.  On May 11, 2010 we posted a welcome to … Continue reading

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Cruising to the Bahamas-Fun day at CocoCay

I was so looking forward to our stop at CocoCay.  I love CocoCay.  This tiny little island is just plain wonderful.  Beaches everywhere, warm turquoise and deep blue waters to swim, snorkel, wave run, float on a mat, slide down … Continue reading

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Carnival Dreaming-Homeward Bound

Knowing it was going to be our last day on the ship we decided to sleep in.  Of course, what I kept forgetting was that like clockwork we always wake up at 7am anyway.  So much for sleeping in! We headed … Continue reading

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Carnival Dreaming-Belize

    Today’s port of call was Belize.  This was our fourth visit to Belize.  The first time we walked off the port and took a tour of the country with a very nice cab driver.  He took us a … Continue reading

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Carnival Dreaming-Cozumel, Mexico

Today was our first port of call in Cozumel, Mexico.    This was our fourth visit to Cozumel so we did not make any tour plans.  We talked instead about taking a walk downtown and perhaps visiting one of our favorite … Continue reading

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Fudge-Nut Cake

I love chocolate, I love nuts and I love simple.  This recipe has all three qualifications for a great tasting and easy to make dessert.  I do not have to explain the love of chocolate and nuts but let me tell … Continue reading

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Cruising the Bahamas—A day in Nassau, The Bahamas

Today there was a wonderful stream of sunlight that filled our cabin.  I looked out the porthole and was greeted with the sight of the soft colors that are the buildings in Nassau.  My eyes were filled with buildings painted … Continue reading

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