Don't Miss the Party...

Daphne and Julie , writers and editors of Flip Flops and Pearls; and  Brown Eyed Belle, respectively ~ are hosting a fabulous party for Kori.

Who is Kori and why a party? - So glad you asked...

Kori is writer and editor of Blonde Episodes, AND is now a published AUTHOR!! Yes, this wonderfully talented gal is launching her FIRST (of many to come, I'm certain) Novel!!!!... Kindle edition is now available through Amazon..

Hmm... now what what shoes shall I slip my freshly pedicured toes into???

These sensible Christian Louboutin's

 or maybe I'll through caution to the wind and choose these fabulous heels ....

or maybe...

 Well I'm off to look for a dress ... maybe I can find some inspiration over at Kori's

Linky Blog Hop

Hope to see you at the novel launch party

for invite details visit Daphne or Julie...

CONGRATULATIONS KORI ...
you are a fabulous inspiration!!!

What shoes would you choose???

For additional great linking parties check under Blog Hop tab ..(under header)

WELCOME TO THE PARTY!!!

I'm so happy you could make it!!

The celebrations continue here at High Heeled Life ~ Falling Off...

Thank you for all your wonderful comments on

the direction the blog is going and new look.

A Big Welcome to those who found their way over from 

Thursday Cafe Blog Hop

where HHL is being featured...

The TCBH is hosted by two very well heeled gals

with lots of great deals and finds Tammy and Deb

(links to Hop and their blogs at the end of post)

Who better than a gracious hostess like Marie Antoinette

to welcome you ...

and to remind us that life is full of delights ... 

enjoy each day to the fullest!!!

Everyone needs a sweet indulgence now and then...

Tea and Champagne to quench the thirst...

 Garden parties with friends ...

Game night...always fun with friends and family...

Sometimes you need a good cry...

You can't always please everyone, but don't let them see you sweat

Eating healthy... even when its not that appealing

Stop ... and smell the roses..

A small home is better than an empty castle ...

A little pampering calms the mind...

Time in a bath is well spent...

Always get your beauty rest...it's the best skin care

Furbabies and children, teach you to laugh

Reading books is much more fun, when shared ...

Don't give up hope...Believe in Angels ...

this is said to be Marie Antoinette's last Embroidery

May each time you visit High Heeled Life ~ Falling Off

You find some inspiration to live life to the fullest!

Together we will find the courage and
strength to keep moving forward!

You can read about the new look at  Don't be Tardy to the Party here

Tammy's Two Cents and Menopausal New Mom 

Guest Hosting for the Month of April
Melissa of Keeping up with the Rheinlanders

Keep the PARTY going visit these other Fabulous Blog Hops..

Other Great linking parties under Blog Hop Tab (under header)

Don't Be Tardy to the Party!!!

WELCOME ....To the new look for

High Heeled Life ... Falling Off

I'm so excited about the new blog design! HHL is all about TRANSITION in life,

whether it's expected and especially when it's unexpected.

I hope you enjoy the new look and the direction the writing will take over the months to come.

An over the moon Thank you goes out to

Jen, held my hand all the way through the process and her ability

to take my vision and bring it to life seamless!!

From Blog header to button, Jen's patience with my "what ifs" "could this be dones" was wonderful. Truly a wonderful person to work with.

 click here to discover this fabulous Gal!

I would also like to THANK my friend and one of my inspirations, Daphne at

 It was through her blog that I discovered Posh and Palm Web Design!!!

BlogFriends really do share so many wonderful things...

A Pool of Chocolate - Chocolate Thursdays

Ever wonder where Chocolate Fondue originated? You may be surprised to learn that legend has it originated in New York in the 1950’s. But before we get to that let’s take a look at how fondue got its start.


This tantalizing and sexy dish we know today as fondue actually comes from some very humble beginnings, dating back to the 18th century. Swiss villagers who were not able to reach large towns due to long and freezing winters, had to rely on foods such as cheese and bread which were made during the summer and expected to last through the fall and winter months.

The villagers found if they heated the cheese over a fire it improved the taste of the stale cheese. Bread would soften when dipped into the cheese and become much easier to eat. They soon began to experiment adding wine and other seasonings to transform the hard bread and old cheese into a palatable meal. The lack of sufficient utensils, as these villagers were quite poor, and needing to gather around the fire to keep warm, probably explains why fondue is eaten out of one pot.

To this day, fondue has the connotation of a communal meal. This communal image is what generated popularity for fondue parties in the sixties and seventies.

Traditional fondue is comprised of Gruyere and/ or Emmenthaler cheese and wine. These ingredients are melted in a communal pot. Cherry brandy is added to the melted fusion, which becomes the delectable dipping pool for pieces of stale bread.

So how did we go from cheese to chocolate? Allegedly in the 1950's Konrad Egli created chocolate fondue while he was Chef at New York's Chalet Suisse Restaurant (no longer in business).

A very dear friend of mine gifted me with a chocolate fondue set and Toblerone chocolate bars, one Christmas, along with this recipe for chocolate fondue or as I like to call a pool of chocolate:
 
 
                 

Break the Toblerone chocolate into separate triangular pieces. Combine Toblerone, cream, and brandy in a saucepan or chocolate fondue pot. Stir over low heat until the chocolate is melted and smooth. Serve fondue in a chafing dish or fondue pot over a low heat.

I like to cut Angel food cake or ladyfingers, in chunks and serve either alone or with a combination of : cherries (pitted), orange sections, apple slices, sliced or whole strawberries, sliced banana chunks.

Other fun and tatsy dippables for your chocolate pool:


• Peaches
• Pineapple
• Mango
• Cherries
• Pound cake
• Cheesecake
• Merigue kisses

Let your imagination guide you! When was the last time you hosted a Fondue Party (chocolate or cheese)?


 

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