7 Ways To Give Chocolate For Valentine’s Day 2018
A bouquet of roses and a box of chocolates are a perfect pair to give on Valentine’s Day. Using your PayMaya, you can enjoy 20% on premium rose bouquets at Island Rose. As for sweets, here are chocolate variations that you can explore this Valentine’s Day.
Match your recipient with the type of chocolate they’re going to get. These chocolate-based products will have your significant other feeling the love this Valentine’s. Best of all, they’re all available online!
Give something pure:
Malagos Mini-Dark Collection by Malagos Chocolates
P280 at The Gift Farm PH
Photo courtesy of The Gift Farm
Malagos Chocolate is a local artisanal chocolate brand that uses quality cacao beans sourced from the Puentespina Cacao Farm in Davao City—perfect for those who prefer chocolate with a higher cacao percentage.
This particular gift set includes 25-gram bars of Malagos’ award-winning 65%, 72%, and 85% Dark Chocolate. It also comes in a pretty gold pouch with a cream or red outer envelope. It saves you the hassle of gift wrapping!
Give something vegan:
Vegan Fudgy Brownies by Earth Desserts
P200 at Marketa PH
These gooey, decadent brownies are made with a dairy-free, PETA-approved recipe that’s perfect for your vegan loved ones. Eating healthy never tasted this good!
They come in boxes of six, so there’s plenty to go around. Earth Desserts even has a gluten-free version!
Give something luxe:
Sweet Graze Box by Aperitif PH
P2,850 at Aperitif PH
By now, you may be familiar with the Sweet Graze Box from one of Kris Aquino’s five videos featuring Aperitif PH’s line of products. It’s filled with a variety of treats from glazed donuts to chocolate shards, lovingly packaged with fresh flowers and a bottle of white wine.
If you feel like splurging a little this Valentine’s, get this box to enjoy with your sweet-loving significant other. Be sure to place your order at least three days in advance.
Give something frozen:
SUPER SCOOPS Dark Chocolate Wine Ice Cream
P350 at The Superfood Grocer
Beat the heat with a 16-ounce tub of this sweet treat! It’s a whole new way for you and your loved ones to enjoy chocolate that’s surprisingly alcohol-free.
This guilt-free dessert is also made with premium natural ingredients and zero artificial flavoring.
Give something personalized:
Customizable Toblerone Box by Toblerone Philippines
Prices Start at P106
If the US has customizable M&Ms, we have the personalized Toblerone Box. Choose a background from the pre-set menu, write a sweet 30-character message, and decorate with as many digital stickers as you want!
After saving your design, you’re given a reference code that you can use print your box at selected Toblerone outlets nationwide from February 1 to 14, 2018! Decorating your box online is free, but you have to make a Toblerone purchase to get your box printed.
Give something digital:
Royce’ eGift Card
Prices Start at P300
If you can’t give your gift in person, send some chocolatey goodness through the Royce eGift Card! All you have to do to send one is visit @RoyceChocolatePH on Facebook, select an amount, provide your recipient’s email or phone number, and pay with your credit or debit card.
After your order has been processed (which may take a day or so), an eGift code is sent directly to his or her email or phone. It’s as good as cash and can be used to purchase Royce’ chocolates of their choice at participating branches!
Give something DIY:
Homemade Chocolate Truffles by Good Housekeeping
Being short on cash doesn’t mean you can’t give your loved ones something special on Valentine’s Day!
With some unsweetened chocolate, unsalted butter, heavy cream, cocoa, and whatever nuts or sprinkles you’ve got around the house, you can make delicious truffles they’ll appreciate more for being handmade. (If you’re missing an ingredient, online grocery delivery with Honestbee is always an option.)
Follow this easy recipe, wrap your truffles nicely in cellophane, and you’re set!