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The Fertility Focus Telesummit is back for 2012

Sarah Holland's Fertility Focus Telesummit launches on the 12th of March. I spoke at last year's Telesummit, and listened to every one of the other speakers, so I believe I can vouch for this worthwhile event. Click here for more information about how you can register for the Telesummit.

This is how it works. The Telesummit is an amazing “virtual event.” It will feature fertility experts from around the world sharing their knowledge and insights on a wide range of fertility subjects. You can listen in to all the information-packed presentations either online or over the phone every day of the Telesummit, starting on March 12th.

Grab your place now to attend this exciting event for free and get fully informed about what you can do to improve your chances of having a baby. Click here for details of all the expert presentations, each covering a different aspect of infertility and all offering great advice, ideas and solutions to help you move further towards becoming a parent.

Bake a cake in 5 minutes! Definitely dangerous.

You know those trending topics and articles that appear on your home screen when you go to read your (Yahoo) email? I generally ignore them, but today, being cold and a bit solitary, I was vulnerable to the idea that you could make a delicious chocolate cake in 5 minutes from start to finish. It sounds too good to be true, but the kids and I will definitely test the recipe this weekend.

 

 

                                          

< Not quite like this, as it's made in a coffee mug, in the microwave, one serving at a time. But still....

The problem is, do I really want to be able to produce a yummy-smelling, warm and gooey cake on demand? The Pro column is all about convenience... I always have these ingredients at home; I'll never be caught short when the kids tell me at the last minute that the school has sent home a request for bake sale goodies or party fare and late night cravings will be easily satisfied without going to the 24-hour supermarket in Watford.  The Cons; well they are slightly more compelling. I really shouldn't have 24/7 access to chocolate cake and neither should my kids. How will I convince them to choose fresh fruit on the basis that they need their 5-a-day and "anyway, we don't have any cake?"

I will report back, but just in case you don't have a Yahoo account, this is the recipe:

Ingredients

• 4 Tbsp plain flour
• 2 Tbsp cocoa powder
• 4 Tbsp caster (or granulated) sugar
• 1 egg
• 3 Tbsp milk
• 3 Tbsp sunflower oil
• chocolate chips
• vanilla extract

You will need one coffee mug and a microwave.

Directions

1. In a mug, combine flour, cocoa powder and sugar. Stir.
2. Add egg and stir until well-combined.
3. Mix in the milk and oil. Add chocolate chips and a splash of vanilla. Mix thoroughly.
4. Microwave for 3 minutes @ 1,000 watts.

Enjoy!