Thursday, February 19, 2009

More than Words: Let Chocolate Say the Sweet Stuff

By Art Barron

When you say "I love you" on Valentine's Day, it's always with a little token of affection. And more often than not, this little token is - you've guessed it! - chocolate. Whether milk, dark, or mixed with fruits, nuts, caramel or other heavenly confection, chocolate is sure to be able to say things that you can't. Think about it. Valentine's Day without chocolate is pretty much Easter without the eggs.

But be careful! The regular chocolate bar with a ribbon is sweet, but it gets boring easily. Here are some ideas to spice up your chocolate treat this Valentine's Day:

Chocolate Truffles. Truffles are still pretty much the A-class when it comes to chocolate. These sweet, bite-size morsels are so rich and tasty, that a small box is pretty much all you need. You have your choice among Swiss, American, Belgian, European, or be creative and ask for a sampler so that you can try them all!

Chocolate-Dipped Strawberries. Chocolates and fruits will always complement the other and if you want something really good, pick strawberries. There are plenty of specialty stores that offer hand-painted strawberries that come with a selection of dips just for Valentine's Day. These and some champagne make for a great Valentine treat!

A Chocolate Bouquet. Get chocolates that have been shaped into lovely little roses, so you get chocolates and flowers in one! Your girl gets to have flowers that she can definitely enjoy as treats. If you're up for the challenge, you can even create your own chocolate bouquet! You can make your own chocolate flower with some melted chocolate and a flower mold. Finish the job with sticks covered in green paper.

Chocolate Photos. Why not surprise her with chocolate photos? With chocolography, you can get images and text printed out using digestible ink made of chocolate. You can produce literally sweet greeting cards, or have photos of your loved ones printed in a delicious bar of chocolate. If you want to go for the "WOW" factor, you can't go wrong with this present!

Truth, Dare or Chocolate Board Game. This simple game can be played with only one line: Truth, or Dare? Dare here means that you would get smothered in melted chocolate. True, it's a little sticky and messy, but there would be no sweeter mess to make or to clean up.

Chocolate-Flavored Coffee. This is the option for you if you are the type who wants to relax and have a laid-back Valentines Day afternoon by the porch. There are gourmet shops who whips up this new soothing and comforting concoctions - the ideal drink for a quiet conversation. The gift for your loved one on Valentines is a stress-free day.

Chocolate Paintbox. Try to browse through your local sweetshop, and you're likely to see a small jar with a paintbrush on top. Yup, you guessed it! Chocolate paint! Unleash your inner artist (and something else), and go wild with panting. Nope, not on a canvas! Do you get the hint?

Cake! And let's not forget the cake! Order a triple-deck chocolate extravaganza after dinner and share a plate; what can be more romantic? Or bake it together. Dough plus romance equals a fun kitchen mess!

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