Sweet Satisfaction: Valentine’s Day Chocolates for Chocoholics
Do you think that buying chocolates for your loved one on Valentine’s Day is clichéd, overdone, obvious and thoughtless? Think again! Firstly, there’s a reason why this gift is so popular… there are a lot of people out there who would describe themselves as chocoholics and have a fine appreciation for all things chocolatey. If you’re partner is one such person, why deny them a gift they’re really going to relish? Also, with all the varieties and chocolatiers out there, there’s a rare or amazing chocolate to suit your boyfriend and girlfriend to a T. Here we have some more unusual options for you to consider and open your eyes to the possibilities. Also it’s not just the chocolate you buy, you can add extra meaning with the way you buy it.
Charitable chocolates
By which we mean, you can buy chocolates from certain retailers that will donate a percentage of the proceeds to charity. Edward Marc Chocolatier of Pittsburgh offer their “One Sweet Gesture” initiative. 20% of the purchase price of these gourmet chocolates will be donated to one of three charities including the famous Make-A-Wish Foundation. Buying chocolates through the Give as you Live website means you will be able to choose a charity that resonates with your partner and a percentage of the cost of the gift will be donated. These are great examples of how buying chocolates can be an extra thoughtful gesture as well as beneficial to people in need!
Unusual and intriguing Valentine’s chocolates
Here is a run down of some of the most extravagant and unusual chocolates out there. These are true chocolates for chocoholics. Is the perfect Valentine’s gift for your special someone in this list?
1. Moonstruck’s Eclipse truffles are rich and decadent and come in flavours such as Peanut Butter Sea Salt Caramel. Who could say no to peanut butter ganache? All are hand-dipped and there are lots of gift boxes to choose from.
2. For those who think anything’s better covered in chocolate, head over to Mr Chocolate to find chocolate covered cheerios ($6) and marshmallows! ($7.50)
3. Chuao Chocolatier offer something a little more fiery in their Sugar & Spice selection ($12.95). It includes gems such as the Firecracker Truffle flavoured with chipotle caramel fudge, sea salt and popping candy in dark chocolate. Or the Spicy Maya with cinnamon dark chocolate ganache infused with pasilla chile and cayenne pepper.
4. For whiskey fans, check out the chocolate covered figs from John & Kira’s. The figs are filled with a whiskey infused Valrhona dark chocolate ganache and then hand-dipped in dark chocolate. Mouth-watering doesn’t quite cover it!
5. Finally, why not go all out bonkers and find some milk chocolate covered bacon from Etsy! This would be a fantastic and unusual gift for the man in your life. Whether he likes it or not it’s sure to be memorable.
We hope this has opened your eyes to the sheer variety or mouth-watering treats out there. With the originality of flavours on offer no longer will chocolates for Valentine’s Day seem like a last minute or thoughtless gift!
About the Author
Jess Savage is a romantic and a shopaholic. She works in a gift store by day and enjoys sharing her stories and ideas through blogging.
