A happy new year

to all. I do mean it even though I'm still deeply saddened about the recent undescribably horrible tsunami/quake catastrophe. Prayers for all.

For more updates, Kevin at The American Street has been busy compiling an extensive list of links.

No chocolate blogging for today except for this bit of research news on chocolate, your libido and your heart.

However, I see that sixthdoctor at lighthearted mental sewage is taking up the slack with a chocolate blog post. So please say hello to him while you grab that ridiculously easy but scrumptious recipe he's got up on his site.

Note: I'll continue to be on a very light holiday posting schedule until the second week of January.