Time Saving Rum Cake Recipe

By Dylan Deleto

Rum cake is one of my family's favorite desserts for the holiday. Everyone loves it and many have begged for my recipe, which I happily share. One of my wife's friends actually wanted to market my cake. However, I am not in the commercial baking business and so I passed on the idea. When I originally started baking rum cakes, I baked them completely from scratch. To save time, soon I came up with a way to prepare my rum cake in only about 10 minutes using store purchased baking mix, without sacrificing any of the magic of my cake.

I begin with a cake mix, which eliminates a lot of the work. My favorite mix to use is Duncan Hines. However, I am sure that almost any cake mix might work as well. Typically, I use the yellow butter of french vanilla mix. Both turn out very well, so it just depends on your preference. I recommend that you try both.

I bake three slightly different versions of the Rum Cake. The main version is without nuts on the bottom. Most people prefer this version but it is not my personal favorite. My favorite version contains a layer of nuts on the bottom. I prefer to use black walnuts. English walnuts or pecans work well also. Also, you can leave out the pineapples for yet another version. Finally, the rum sauce is optional after the cake is done. However, I don't feel that it is rum cake without the sauce.

The beauty of my recipe is that the cake tastes really great and can be prepared in about 10 minutes. Then it requires about 1 hour to bake in the oven.

The aroma of the cake usually brings everyone into the kitchen. Guests usually want to take some home with them. Therefore, I bake two most of the time because only a slice or two, if that, remains from the first cake.

Now that you can't wait to taste this great holiday treat. I will be happy to give it to you for free. Just join my site, Building Leaders of Tomorrow and then send a private message to RumCake, a user on the site, after which you can have the recipe in your hands within minutes. If you hurry, you can get it before the new year. - 30411

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Include Travel Plans in Your New Year's Eve Celebrations

By Barbara Marr

New Year's Eve parties are always highly anticipated as "the party of the year" and many feel such immense pressure to plan the right event, as to not be disappointed. Each year, revelers live and learn a little more. One year, they may find themselves waiting hours in the freezing cold for a taxi. Another year, the chosen dress attire wasn't very practical. Perhaps some of the drink and restroom lines were too long, the ticket prices too high and the massive crowds too much.

New Year's travel has become a very popular way to kick off the new year with a spirit of adventure and fun. Yet, beware. The only way to orchestrate such an elaborate trip is to book everything well in advance to avoid any disappointment, as tickets usually sell out months in advance!

Why not spend this New Years Eve in France? In Paris, you can see cabaret shows at Pigalle Place, take a Seine River dinner cruise, drink champagne at the Champs-Elysees and watch fireworks explode over the Eiffel Tower. If clubbing is one of your New Year traditions, then you may want to check out the Nouveau Casino, The Wagg, Le Troisieme Lieu, the REX Club and Divan du Monde. It might be best to work with a travel agent well in advance to book your France New Year's Eve experience.

Some people would rather attend New Year's Eve parties someplace warm. South Beach New Year's Eve is simply out of this world! New Years Miami promises sightings of celebrities -- like Lindsay Lohan, who is hosting the New Year's Eve South Beach party at The Mansion, where you can enjoy unlimited premium bar drinks for $200. Celebrity John Legend will be hanging out at Prive Nightclub this year, which is selling tickets for $200 as well. Or you can hang out at the Opium Hard Rock Nightclub for $100, Louis Nightclub for $200 or SET Nightclub for $250, all of which include all premium bar drinks. For more information, check out www.sobenewyears.com.

No matter what your preferences are, one thing is for sure: you do not want to spend this New Year's Eve sitting home with a box of wine! Start this year off motivated and adventurous -- and good things are sure to come your way! - 30411

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The Artistic Value Of Chinese New Year Symbol

By Jenny Hung

The Chinese culture has a lot to do with the phenomenon of symbolism. The event of Chinese New Year is one of the numerous aspects of the Chinese culture that is involved in the process of symbolism.

The various unique symbols and rituals that are associated with the Chinese New Year have nothing to do with the solar calendar as the world follows. The event of Chinese New Year is not celebrated on the first of January, however, in the eyes of the Japanese people, these symbols have great cultural and historical importance.

You will find the collection of Chinese new years symbols to be demonstrating profound meanings in an interesting and awe inspiring visual manner. The collection of New Year symbols is a fine example of balanced art between form and function.

The unquestionable physical beauty of the Chinese New Year symbols is a proof to the region's artistic talents. The meaning behind the symbols gives us the mystical insight into the beliefs and traditions of the people of China.

At this point in our discussion it would be appropriate for us to identify when exactly the Chinese New Year in equivalence to the western New Year is. First of all we must note that where as the western world follows a solar calendar China has traditionally been following the lunar calendar.

The cycles of the moon is what selects the foundation of the lunar calendar. This is one of the explanations why calendars printed in China contain both the Gregorian as well as the Chinese lunar calendar dates. Such easy calendars help to compare the dates and keep us updated with the current trends.

The expectations that come with the arrival of the Chinese New Year is to have a satisfied and happy spirit and hopefully some prosperity. Thus, the collection of Chinese New Year symbols are considered to be positive with due respect to their meanings.

Flowers play a vital role in the symbols created for the Chinese New Year. Traditionally the Chinese had an affinity to use natural god-gifted products and so flowers were a perfect choice. The plum blossom and water narcissus are two of the most popular Chinese new year flower symbols.

Beside flowers, another important New Year symbol is the hong-bao which is actually what is known as a lai-see envelope. Kids of the family are handed over these envelopes consisting of money by the elders on the eve of New Year. This is regarded to be one of the Chinese New Year signs. - 30411

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Quit Smoking For Good Today!

By Casey Wigwire

If you smoke or someone you really care about smokes, then you need to seek help to give these rotten things up and quit once and for all. Most people keep putting it off with excuses. For example, "I'll give them up next week," then next week comes and they say "I'll give them up when this box is gone." You do not even want to smoke, that is the funny part about it. Most smokers say its lovely to have a smoke after your dinner but its not, is it? That lovely dinner taste you had in your mouth just there now tastes like horrible smoke.

The interviewers are surprised because addiction to cigarettes (nicotine) has been used as a rationalization as to why it is so hard to quit smoking. The truth is, nicotine does not present the characteristics of a physical addiction. The real cause of the difficulty to simply quit smoking cigarettes is the Psychological Smoking Mechanism. If you stop cigarettes and don't remove this mechanism, you will continue to be a smoker who isn't smoking right now. It is the real reason why the smoker, after being off cigarettes for weeks or months, is compelled to start again.

In this article, I will discuss the dynamics of true physical addiction. You will see that nicotine doesn't fit in this category. In part 2 of this article, I will discuss more specifics that demonstrate how nicotine is not a true addictive substance and how the Psychological Smoking Mechanism is the real power behind smoking.

The truth is that when you quit smoking you are helping yourself against certain diseases that are related nicotine addiction. If for nothing you might escape from lung cancer that is commonly suffered by smokers.

The chemicals in the medicine interfere with the pain signals reducing them so we are more comfortable. If we take the pain medication as directed, there is little chance of addiction. If the body heals in a timely manner, the pain medicine continues to help because the healing process is reducing the need for pain. - 30411

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Great Travel Ideas For A Romantic Holiday

By Nick Walters

At some point or another, every relationship bears the brunt of the pressures of modern life. Faced with long hours at the office, frequent business travel, household chores and school runs, it sometimes becomes difficult to find the energy or the time to spend the necessary time with your partner.

A short weekend getaway or a longer holiday in a far off place is the easiest way to keep romance alive in a relationship. Whether your choice of destination is a vibrant city or a remote mountain town, what truly matters is that you occasionally get away from everyday routines and be together.

A popular destination of honeymooners and couples is the beach and there are thousands around the world to choose from. Palm fringed beaches, blue waters and warm, sunny days make for a tropical paradise that's perfect to take long strolls or simply laze and get a tan on the beach. Oceanside restaurants serving fresh seafood and heady cocktails are a perfect place to watch the sunset.

You should also consider holidaying at a spa resort. Your mind and body relax amid pampering service and gorgeous vistas and you feel like a new person. Private pools, candlelight dinners and luxurious interiors add up to a truly romantic holiday.

Cities like Paris and Venice too have their own charm. Wonderful shopping, art, culture, history, restaurants, nightclubs and a host of entertainment options can make for an interesting holiday. There are loads of things to do and explore together in a city.

Nowadays cruises and charter yacht holidays are becoming increasingly popular. As you sail through deep blue seas along wonderful ports and quaint fishing villages, the relaxed pace of your holiday will allow you to appreciate one another.

Whether it's the thick of winter or middle of summer, you can go on a romantic holiday any time of the year. Glamorous ski resorts and isolated log cabin holidays with log fires can be a great idea for holiday travel during winter and especially over the Christmas and New Year season.

When it comes to going on a romantic holiday you have plenty of fabulous destinations to choose from. Beaches, bustling cities, ski resorts, spas wherever you decide to go will make for a romantic holiday if you have your love next to you. - 30411

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