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However, if you really think about it, what really makes chocolate the best Valentine’s Day gift? Why do couples, lovers, friends, and partners exchange chocolates with each other on February 14th so regularly, and why is it such a special gift to give? Well, a few ideas come to mind.


First of all, chocolate is sweet and rich. Maybe we subconsciously compare it to our romantic interest in another person because we also view this relationship as “sweet” and “rich”. Perhaps love is to our hearts what chocolate is to our mouths and taste buds. Or maybe the company of that sweet someone in our own life reminds us a lot of what chocolate does to our inner psyche as it goes down out throats. It is savory, sweet, and intoxicating.

Chocolates come in so many different forms whether it's valentine hearts, chocolate foil hearts or even a box of chocolates. A box of chocolates can have many meanings. It can say “I love you”. It can say “thank you for being my best friend”. It can say “you are precious beyond words to me”. It can say “I’m sorry, please forgive me”. Or, it can even say “please, know that I cannot live another moment without you”. Regardless of what you are saying, one thing can be sure… and this is that a box of chocolates is a way to say it that can be understood by anyone. So whether they are chocolate covered cherries, scrumptious caramels, or delightful dark chocolates, always remember why chocolates are the best gift for Valentine’s Day… because they show that you care.

Recommended Chocolatiers: Hotel Chocolat and Chocolate Trading Company

Firstly, why not get her chocolates? After all, what would Valentine’s Day be without them? They are sweet, scrumptious, and delightful (just like she is). They are very easy on the eyes, light on the tongue, and sweet to the taste! Giver her chocolates this Valentine’s Day to see her absolutely melt right before your eyes!

Or, you could go for something a little bigger. How about a bouquet of flowers with an attached spa pass? Flowers are an absolute must for every wonderful girl, and a spa pass to accompany a beautiful bouquet will only make her Valentine’s Day that much more amazing!

Or, you could go for something a bit naughtier. How about some lingerie (of her favorite color) and a nice perfume? Get her something that will make her feel as amazing as she is! Something that she can wear close to her, that bolsters her confidence, and that she knows you would like to see her in! A lot of girls really want a guy who wants to see them in fine lingerie, but are too shy to make the move. So go out on a limb and really make her legs go soft when get her this naughty Valentine’s gift!

Well, start by reviewing your options. There are a lot of different Valentine’s Day gift boxes of chocolate out there, and it won’t do to hurry the selection process! You need to make sure to set yourself some time aside so that you can have enough time to make your decision. And whatever you do, do not wait until the last minute! Have the chocolates bought at least a week in advance. This will ensure that you get the absolute best selection, they are delivered on time and you aren't pay extra for shipping!

Once you begin shopping, you should use your gut instinct. What does she like? If she is a pretty down to earth girl, she might not appreciate a lot of flamboyancy. But, you also don’t want it to be dull. Try to choose a box of chocolates that is either red, or one that is at least is decorated with a Valentine’s Day theme. After all, it is Valentine’s Day. A little ribbon is nice, or a bow. Don’t just go for a plain old box, she could get those any day. And also, a nice single red rose should accompany the box, if not more. Don’t get yellow! Yellow is the rose of friendship, but you want to underline the romance today. A good, well decorated box of chocolates and a single red rose are gifts that you cannot go wrong with.

Recommended Chocolatiers: Hotel Chocolat or Chocolate Trading Company

Recommended Florist: Next Day Flowers

5) Cadbury Chocolate.

Cadbury chocolate isn't the most expensive or the best quality, however, it does have a great brand appeal. As well, Cadbury is very good at creating specialized packaging for her or him so you can a specially wrapped valentine's package.

4) Chocolate, Candy and Sweet Hamper

Why not build your own hamper that is specifically designed with her or his favorite chocolates. Simply visit First 4 Hampers or HampersGifts.co.uk and select the items you want in your Hamper. Simple, easy and delicious!

3) A bundle of candy for him or her.

For Her - A stunning, beautifully printed (specially for us), thick cardboard box brimming with our most romantic sweets ever. Guaranteed to melt her heart! See the For Her Candy Bundle Here

For Him - A stunning thick cardboard box brimming with our most romantic (in a blokey kind of way) sweets ever. It'll bring out the child in him, as well as making him realise just how much you think the world of him! See the For Him Candy Bundle Here

2) Chocolates From Chocolate Trading Company

Chocolate Trading Company is the largest independent online chocolate shop in the UK, specialising in the finest chocolates from around the world. Everyone knows that the chocolate from Chocolate Trading Company is top notch, high quality and most importantly very delicious!

Chocolate Trading Company

1) Hotel Chocolate Tasting Club.

Get them the present of chocolate all year round, buy a year membership to the Hotel Chocolat Tasting Club. They will get a delicious sample of chocolates delivered to their door each month choose between a solid, dark or classic as the first selection that you can give her/him on Valentine's day. This is the gift that will be remembered throughout the whole year!

The idea of the party is that you pay a certain price (usually 100-200 quid).  The merchant will bring over an assortment of chocolate and wine.  Than you and your lady will have a chance to sample the chocolate, wine and the pairings. This is a great way to show her that you want to spend the day with her AND give her chocolate.  This is really the best of both worlds!

The chocolate tasting will usually tell you to try a certain chocolate and will tell you what you should be tasting.  These chocolates will be of the highest quality and should be delightful to taste!

If you're in a smaller center than this might not be availble to you.  In this case consider joining (or signing her up) the Hotel Chocolat Tasting Club.  The tasting club is an assortment of chocolates delivered to your house monthly for a small fee.  It's a great gift that keeps on giving!

• Simply buy some good quality chocolate.  We recommend chocolate from Chocolate Trading Company or Hotel Chocolat.
• Break the bar into many pieces or pour the package into a bowl.
• Pour in a cup of cream
• Heat until melted on the stove.  Stir continually. Don't overcook.  Don't burn it.
• Stick it in the fridge for 2 hours (or until cool)

Now scoop chocolate with a spoon and roll in your coating of choice.  We recommend cocoa powder, coconut, almond powder or any other tasty substance of your choice!

If you don't think you can handle that then you can always order chocolate at Chocolate Trading Company or Hotel Chocolat

Go to zChocolat.com and buy her a chocolate box as seen in the picture(£30 - £100).  The chocolate boxes at zChocolat.com come in a wooden box rather then a cardboard or paper box.

Now buy her a little piece of jewelery that she'll like.  If you don't know what kind of jewelery to buy her but still want to get something then simple diamond stud earings are recommend. Otherwise try to consider her tastes.  Does she like hoop earings?  Does she like Pendants?   You decided upon the jewelery.   Also refer to our Buying Jewelery Online guide for tips on buying online.

Now you take the piece of jewelery out of the box and hide it inside the Chocolate box (preferably near the back of the chocolate box).

Now she will spend the time eating the chocolate and enjoying them thinking that was her present.  Now in a day or two she will find the jewelery and will be thrilled that you hid a gift inside for her.  Make sure that you don't let her take the box to work or a friends house as you don't want the jewelery to go missing.

Note: this idea can work on simpler scale using any box of chocolates.  However, in this case the jewelery must be hidden underneath the chocolates.   As well, it's very difficult to make the box of chocolates look 'un-opened' in this case.

Recommended Chocolatiers: zChocolat.com or Chocolate Trading Company.

Recommended Jewelers: My Diamonds or Christopher Ward London Limited

Cadbury Chocolates

Cadbury Gifts Direct is a well known brand who sells higher end lower quality chocolates. What does this mean exactly? It means you can find Cadbury chocolates besides other candy bars at your local supermarket and at this supermarket it's probably the higher end chocolate.

Cadbury Chocolates, although tasty, are NOT recommended for Valentine's day. Your significant other will think that you didn't spend the time to get some nice chocolates. If Cadbury chocolates are his/her favorite then of course Cadbury Chocolates are fine.

Hotel Chocolat

Hotel Chocolat is a Luxury chocolate manufacturer in Britain. Hotel Chocolat is a well known brand in the UK having over 33 shops and a large online pressence. You can find anything from Chocolate slabs and liquid chocolate to Dark Chocolate Recipes.

ZChocolat

zChocolat.com in the UK is a lesser known brand of chocolate. This is because ZChocolate is based out of France and this means GOOD chocolate. One of the unique things about this chocolatier is many of their chocolates come in wooden boxes. This allows your valentine to have a special souvenir for after Valentine's Day.

Chocolate Trading Company

Chocolate Trading Company is the largest online chocolatier in the UK. They specialize in the finest luxury chocolates from around the world. Their large selection of chocolate boxes allows you to pick the chocolate box for the right occasion. Chocolate Trading Company will NOT disappoint on Valentine's Day.

Discount Code: CTJA06 - Valid to get 6% off your order!

Whatever chocolatier that you decide to go with make sure that you buy something that your valentine will enjoy. Remember it's her (or his) day not yours so if she likes truffles and you like caramel go with truffles.

• Discount Code: UKOFFER - Good for 8% off of your order at Chocolate Trading Company - Ends September 2009.

• Discount Code: CTJA06 - Good for 6% off of your order at Chocolate Trading Company - Ends January 31st 2009.

Try the first discount code (UKOFFER) first and see if the 8% is applied and if not use the other discount code.