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The World Of Fantasy Chocolate Boxes

You simply can not go wrong if you give someone you love or care about one of the wonderful fantasy chocolate boxes. Each of these beautifully designed box contains some of the most popular chocolate treats. Beautiful box and delicious chocolates make a winning combination, whatever the occasion. Christmas or a Valentine day, a perfect gift such as this one will always be appreciated.

If you have a sophisticated taste, you will certainly enjoy in some of their luxurious, hand made candies. Some contain unusual ingredients, for example, real truffles, spices or olive oil, and they are designed for very special people, with very special taste. Sweet, light and delicate flavors are for people who prefer lighter and more delicate aromas. Champagne and cognac are always welcome ingredients most people will appreciate.

There are so many attractive combinations of flavors. Some are quite common and widely popular, for example, strawberry, nougat, mint or hazelnut. Some are more refined, and include real truffles, olive oil or even eatable golden leaves. Combinations that include candied fruits are always welcome, especially if they contain tasty liqueurs as well. Enjoying similar bites with a glass of good wine makes every dinner a special occasion.

Some people prefer dark chocolates with very high percentage of cocoa. They contain very small amounts of sugar, and some of them are designed for refined palates only. Their intense aroma and flavor can be combined with lighter, delicate flavors, fruits, champagne or cream. They rise your endorphin level and affect your mood in a best possible way, and you will be a much happier person after eating these adorable treats.

It is hard to decide which candies to buy, they all look so appealing. Some boxes contain different combinations of assorted candies, and it will make your choice easier. For example, if you are buying this box for your boss, maybe you should consider buying him a choice of cognac filled truffles. For your girl, white chocolate and champagne truffles might be a better choice.

Some boxes contain a wide variety of different candies. There you will find a dark chocolates flavored with brandy, one enriched with orange zest, but also some light desserts topped with white chocolate and filled with premium champagne. There’s something for every taste, and it’s a great choice for any occasion and every person.

The best pastry chefs designed these lovely treats, and every one of them is a real work of art. Although some don’t look so appealing, for example, the hand made truffles, they suppose to look like this, and it has nothing to do with their taste. They are simply irresistible, so full of amazing aromas you just can’t stop eating them. Your palate deserves to be treated this way, at least in some special occasions.

Valentine’s Day is approaching, and it’s time to think about the perfect gift for your beloved foodie. Fantasy chocolate boxes are always a good choice, especially if your loved one enjoys the sweet snacks. Sophisticated combinations of flavors and top quality ingredients are the best guarantee of your choice. Beautifully packaged treats, the superbly designed boxes and your genuine smiles are definitely a winning combination.

How To Choose Champagne Truffles

There are certain sweet treats that are considered luxurious. One of the most tempting is champagne truffles. There are a wide array of companies that produce them so it helps to know how to find the best ones that will make the perfect gift or something delicious to finish off a dinner.

The first thing to consider is your budget. This will determine where you go to buy the truffles. You can get a number of factory produced items from supermarkets that will look good but may not have the same depth of flavour from someone who is a specialist chocolatier.

Arguably dark chocolate truffles are more appropriate for after dinner or as something to serve with coffee. Equally some people prefer the richness without the addition of milk or sugar. Furthermore it is a good present if someone is lactose intolerant but still enjoys chocolate.

This will then help to narrow down these options. It may be possible to get samples in a store or via a company website. If this is not possible then it may be worth getting a small sample for yourself in order to gauge the quality. Remember if you are getting it for other people you have to consider whether it tastes sufficiently of champagne. Some people only want a mild flavour while other people want to taste more of the alcohol when they bite in. This is especially difficult if you have a number of guests so it is often a case of balancing out flavours to suit a range of tastes.

You can find a number of reviews and taste tests online. This is best suited to you if you are on a budget and are looking at supermarkets or big name chocolate brands. It is often possible to get some high quality products for not that much money if you know where to look.

There is also the consideration of the alcohol content. A larger amount of alcohol will be better to suited to dinner parties or being served in the evening. Alternatively you may want a truffle with the flavour without necessarily having the alcohol content. What you choose depends on what you feel is appropriate as some people will prefer the stronger taste of plenty of real alcohol while other people will just want a small amount to get the flavour but without it being overpowering.

For example a lot of independent chocolate shops will be happy to put their chocolates in a presentation box. This can often make a massive difference turning a nice gift into something particularly special looking. A gold box may seem like a small touch but this can make the gift look that little bit more enticing! Adding ribbons in a colour that they like or photos also make the gift a little bit more personal.

In short when looking for champagne truffles it helps to do a bit of research. This includes reading reviews and taste tests as well as your own. Look online to see what is available near you and to find the ideal product to suit your personal requirements. With the right approach you can make you, your guests or another lucky person very happy!