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Like Water For Chocolate

by: Alexis Jeffries | Feb. 13, 2007

 

In the spirit of decadence, spend some much needed me time indulging in a box of chocolate bon bons.

If it’s been a minute since your man’s blessed you with some goodies in hopes that you’ll return the favor (wink), then treat yourself to a candied confection, which—based on your low-carb, low-calorie diet—is long overdue.

Valentine’s Day candies will surely caress your taste buds and make you feel comfortable being your own valentine this year. After all, aren’t chocolates are a girl’s best friend?

Here are a couple of the hottest brands and buys this love season has to offer:

Godiva Chocolatier 15 pc. All Hearts Collection ($50, godiva.com) These heart-shaped candies—beautifully adorned with bright colors and art deco-inspired designs—are almost too beautiful to eat. The 15-piece set features an array of yummy flavors like Passion Orange, Caramel Macchiato, Praline Crunch and Lemon Drop.

Frango Valentine’s Day Decorated Mint Round ($14.99, macys.com) These mint-flavored bites are dressed in multi-colored wrappers and topped with candied hearts. The 12 oz. box is perfect for sharing with girlfriends over a movie or reminiscing about ghosts of Valentine’s past.

Cacao Reserve by Hershey Valentine Tower ($35, hersheygifts.com): The world’s leader in candy manufacturing, Hershey’s specialty line of exotic cacao chocolate was crowned the best-tasting premium chocolate by the New York Sun. Made with cacao beans once discovered by the Mayans and Aztecs, this 3-tiered Valentine’s Day stack of milk chocolate and dark chocolate truffles, eight assorted cacao chocolate candy bars, and an assortment of exotic finger candies will put you on a sugar high so delightful that you may never want to come down.

V-Day Truck by la Maison Du Chocolat ($12-$112, lamaisonduchocolat.com The Parisian chocolate powerhouse has developed a range of exotic chocolates from around the world for this special lover’s holiday. Each chest features gourmet cocoa morsels that come with their own love story. Here’s to your happy ending.