We admit it: We buy and stash Valentine’s (Halloween and Easter) chocolates on sale post-holiday. So rather than feigning surprise at receiving the same box from our Beloved on the 14th, we’re hoping to see some of these picks instead…
The Aphrodisiac Red Fire Hatbox
The signature purple hatbox comes filled with ½ lb Red Fire Toffee, Red Fire Tortilla Chips, 1 Red Fire Candy Bar, 1 Oaxaca Candy Bar, an Aphrodisiac-guided tasting and red feathers (such great chocolate might make us actually use them).
www.vosgeschocolate.com
Kakayo Chocolate Company
With Fair-trade chocolates and truffles that aren’t only delicious but can also be organic, gluten and dairy-free (with a sugar-free/diabetic-friendly line on the way), we’re loving these chocolates (and feel guilt-free eating them).
www.kakayo.com
Godiva Valentine’s Day Hearts G Collection
Designed by Norman Love (how fitting!), we’d normally consider these jewel-like chocolates too pretty to eat. But with flavours like Apple Pie, Bananas Foster and Caramel Macchiato, in this case, we’ll make an exception.
www.godiva.com
Daniel Le Chocolat Belge
Nothing says Be My Valentine quite like a giant, red satin heart-shaped box filled with 100% Belgium Callebaut chocolates made with all-natural ingredients (and no preservatives, artificial flavorings, hydrogenated or tropical fats).
www.danielchocolates.ca
Leonidas Kosher Assorted Dark and Milk Chocolates
This traditional box of delicious milk, dark, and white chocolate pralines made with the highest quality ingredients will make it hard for us to practise ‘sharing’.
www.chocolateplanet.com