The act of giving chocolate to your loved one on Valentines Day is a relatively new phenomenon, the origins of which started as recently as the early 1950s. Nowadays it has developed into a majorly big industry with more than US$1 billion spent around the world ever year on Valentines Chocolate Gifts in the lead up to February 14th.
If you are thinking of buying chocolate for Valentines Day below is a list of my Top 5 Valentines Chocolates that you might wish to consider sharing with your someone special over a romantic meal. If you are really feeling indulgent you might even like to try all five!
Not only do they look great with their teardrop shape and their iconic silver foil but they also taste great too. A popular choice of bomboniere for modern weddings Hershey Kisses make an attractive table decoration if placed in a wine glass or in a box on the side plate. They are also perfectly sized for providing a light chocolate nibble after a particularly rich or heavy meal.
A good solid gift. You really can’t go too far wrong with a quality couverture box of Belgian Chocolates especially if it contains an assorted mix of milk, dark and white chocolate truffles and ganache centres. If they are heart shaped then all the better. A sure fire option that will always be well received.
3. Lindt
Everybody loves Switzerland’s finest and for Valentines Day Lindt’s range of luxury chocolates are a sure fire winner. Whether it be as a gift, table decoration or simply to be eaten after your meal a handful of Lindor Balls or a block of their sensational chocolate can really make your Valentines Day sweet.
2. Choc Covered Strawberries
For a truly indulgent chocolate experience this Valentines Day there is nothing quite like dipping a platter of strawberries, marshmallows or even your favourite gummy lollies into a bowl of delicious melted chocolate. Personally I prefer to use blocks of English Cadbury Dairy Milk Chocolate or Lindt Mint or Orange Intense, but any chocolate would suffice. Creating the platter is a lot of fun and when brought to the table after dinner looks absolutely great!
1. Cadbury Dairy Milk Chocolate
What could be better than cuddling up on the sofa after a nice feed with a good movie and a big bar of Cadbury Dairy Milk Chocolate?