Australian Food Specialties

My friend Ron Passfield is from Australia. Or somewhere down under... Naturally, I'm interested in what this guy eats all day long. He looks pretty healthy to me. And he's a really nice guy, to boot!

How Susan Boyle Would Make A Squidoo Lens

Seems like everyone has seen the video and read her story by now. Susan Boyle is all the rage, a media darling, and the inspiration 'du jour' for millions. Yet, she has done what most of us could strive for - in a way that applies especially to us Squidoo lensmasters:

• She honed her craft
• She ignored the nay-sayers
• She aimed high
• She stayed true to herself
• She changed the world

Find more of my thoughts and the links to her bio and famous video on my latest post on SquidLog.com... I also created a TWTTRSTRM lens discussing what we can learn from the Susan Boyle phenomenon.

4-Days Only: Half Price Offer on One Week Marketing by PotPieGirl!

This is PotPieGirl's announcement: ____________________________________ This week marks the 6 month anniversary for One Week Marketing. Did you know there are over 1500 active One Week Marketing members out there changing their lives by learning to make money online? I think that is SO cool! Everyday I get emails from new OWM members excitedly telling me that they made their first sales online. After all their time of struggling to figure all this out, it all *finally* makes sense. And best yet, they have a PLAN to follow. However, I also get emails from folks who really, really want to be a One Week Marketing member... but they can't afford it. I've been there too... and it wasn't so long ago. I want to do something crazy and totally off the wall today to help as many people get their financial situation turned around as I can. I want to make a difference... In celebration of our 6-month anniversary, I am giving you a very special offer so YOU can become a One Week Marketing member, too. From now until 12:01 am EST on April 1, 2009 you can get the entire 5-guide One Week Marketing package for 50% off! But, only thru THIS special link: "Stimulus" Half-Price Offer: One Week Marketing, by PotPieGirl My comments: Friends - I bought this course as soon as it went live, last year - for an introductory price of $37. I would have bought it for the regular price as well ($47). I've made my investment back, many times over! I've recommended this course to my friends and some of them bought it. They're glad they did - just ask Lizzy, Susan, Bambi... Now YOU can afford it as well - the best course for making money online, using Squidoo and other free resources...50% OFF...for only $23.50! 4 days only - until 12:01 A.M., April 1, 2009! 2 years of experience packed into 5 books - step-by-step instructions on how to set up campaigns on your Squidoo lenses, blogs, or other free sites. Tons of tips from one of our most successful lensmasters, PotPieGirl. Think about it. Think hard - it's a fabulous opportunity to learn from the best, for a little over 20 bucks! Here's YOUR link for the HALF-PRICE offer: The best "Make Money Online" course for Squidoo lensmasters. I recommend it with all my heart.

My review of the One Week Marketing Course by PotPieGirl

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The Best Candy I've Ever Made. Ever.

Ladies and Gentlemen: this is it! You will start living again... Seriously, I'm smitten myself. So, I make this caramel from scratch. A smooth, melt-in-your mouth caramel. Not chewy, not hard. Smoooth. Then, I make a dark chocolate shell and fill it with a big glob of caramel. More chocolate on top (which is the bottom in an upside-down candy mold). I chill my truffles and un-mold them onto a sheet pan. The-en, I drop a little white chocolate on top and sprinkle espresso sea salt over it. Voila! Chef Keem's Espresso Sea Salt Caramel Truffles. As a food manufacturer, I usually don't eat much of my own products. I always think about the money I could get for it if I'd sell it instead. Let me tell you - I'm hard pressed to stay away from this morsel. It is so good. Look at the pics and let me know if you want some. I just might share these with ya.

I sell my candy now online. Please visit my new site: i am CHEF KEEM and so can you - and look for the candy page under "Keem's Store".

Please visit my Squidoo lens: Espresso Sea Salt Caramels - My Best Candy Ever.

The Secret of Squidoo Lensrank revealed...

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How to buy Agasweet flavored agave nectar online!

Are you looking for an easy and secure way to order AGASWEET flavored agave nectar online? Would you like to take advantage of the BEST PRICE for AGASWEET flavored agave? Please visit my brand-new page with info on: "How to Buy Agasweet Online" What is AGASWEET? A 100% natural, pure, organic sweetener made from the juice of the agave plant, flavored with organic essential oils or pure extracts. Sounds good? Wait! There's more... The low-glycemic index rating of this delicious syrup makes it a great alternative sweetener for most diabetics and health-conscious folks concerned with their glucose intake. It won't cause an insulin spike, commonly called "sugar rush". Due to its purity, agave nectar won't crystallize like honey. No refrigeration is necessary! Perfect for cooking and baking, sweetening your coffee, tea, and even cold beverages. Again - wait, there's more... Flavored agave nectar can also be used as a healthy pancake syrup, or even as a glaze for seafood, poultry, and meats. The possibilities are endless! As Chef Keem (that's me, but you knew that...) always says - "Agasweet makes a gourmet chef out of you, with a simple squeeze or two..." The new Agasweet shopping site is up. Please stop by for a visit. Thank you! I would like to thank Squidoo lensmaster extraordinaire, Squid Angel "Squidster", for her generous assistance with coding the ordering widgets. Chef Jenni, over at "Pastry Chef Online", has been very enthusiastic with her support of my Agasweet. Check out JMField's new site for her unique approach to cooking and baking! When you have a moment, visit the incredibly resourceful blog of the "Reluctant Gourmet". Chef Jenni gave a great interview there, and I will be featured soon with my story. Thank you, all my dear readers, for your ongoing interest in my work. I appreciate your friendship so much!

Kangaroo Lasagna and Funny Animations

Unrelated, friends! This doesn't mean you'll break into funny moves after stuffing your pouch with some saucy marsupial manga... I wanna share some good stuff with you! Number one - what a fine chef he is, this Mr. Benjamin Christie! Australian to boot. Celebrity, no less. Never more than a hop or two away from a bowl of kangaroo mince, his recipes are unique and intriguing, and not too difficult to do. Check out Chef Ben's fine blog and follow him on Twitter, if you like. Number two - looky thar! No more fast food, o.k.! FUNNY ANIMATED GIFS - FunnyAnimatedGifs.net Oh boy! Can I have a few more male subscribers here... FUNNY ANIMATED GIFS - FunnyAnimatedGifs.net Click on the link to get your own animations. They're free and might enhance your pages. You know, the ones with enhancement tips...um...and others, I mean...I'm digging myself into a hole... Better stop digging.

Fabulous Discoveries - SEO Sea Salt!

Two different topics - two fabulous finds! First, a great read on why good content is important for a successful website or blog. Read this article from a fellow blogger on this site. Secondly, my most exciting food find in a long time: Espresso Brava Fusion Sea Salt! I currently work on a few new candy creations for my specialty food biz company, Sweet Venus Delights. While looking around for inspiration on something "caramel chocolate plus?", I discovered that Espresso Sea Salt seems to be the latest addition to innovative dessert dishes. We know that our President-elect enjoys Fran's Chocolates' Smoked Sea Salt Caramels in Milk Chocolate. I wrote about this on my Squidoo lens: Barack Obama's Favorite Chocolates. I personally don't like the taste of smoked salt with my chocolate, but Espresso Sea Salt is a whole 'nuther grain in the shaker! (I just made up this expression, how do you like it? LOL) It makes a lot of sense - espresso and chocolate are a very old couple. Tried and true. And salt is good with anything (except for my morning coffee), especially with caramels. Look at these pics and shopping links on my "Culinary Arts Lensography". I recommend you shop for the bulk offering - it's much cheaper. My local Central Market (in TX only) sells it for $18.99 a pound. Sounds much, but salt is not that heavy. You'll get a lot for a few bucks. I'm sure most Whole Foods Markets carry Espresso Brava Fusion Sea Salt as well. If not, they should, and will - it's that good. Sprinkle some on your dessert preparations and experiment with it on your savory dishes. It opens a whole new door of epicurean pleasures. And your mouth, too.

Holidays over - a whole new year ahead...

This year is going to be about focus - On consistent blogging. On keeping my Squidoo lenses fresh. On writing my ebook. On building my affiliate empire. On helping my Squidoo buddies. On fundraising for Operation Helmet. On loving more. Not necessarily in that order. I love you.