Chocolates on Valentine's Day
@jillybean1222 (6407)
February 14, 2016 9:53am CST
There's a local chocolatier named Christopher Elbow whose candies are both delicious and beautiful. Some would say they are too pretty to eat, but I'm not one of those crazy people.
My husband usually gives me chocolates from either Christopher Elbow or another local confiserie, Andre's for Valentine's Day. Both are heavenly, sinful, wonderful, amazing, yum.
I was just commenting on another post by @Jabo that I appreciate it even more when he gives me chocolates for no reason. He seems to do that a couple times of year. And I'm always completely surprised when he does. Although I love the ones on Valentine's Day, I love the for-no-reason-chocolates even more.
Here's a link to the Christopher Elbow website so you can see just how pretty his chocolates are! :-)
Each signature collection features a flavorful assortment of gourmet artisan chocolate truffles consisting of rich and buttery caramels, and creamy ganaches infused with spices, fruits and exotic flavors. Perfect chocolate gifts for any occasion.
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@simone10 (54187)
• Louisville, Kentucky
16 Feb 16
@jillybean1222 I think that is a great idea.
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@simone10 (54187)
• Louisville, Kentucky
17 Feb 16
@jillybean1222 I am much like you and feel the same way about flowers. They are just as lovely coming from somewhere else besides a florist.
@jillybean1222 (6407)
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16 Feb 16
@simone10 every so often he forgets and has them delivered. (seriously, like once ever 10 years)... then i have to wait awhile & then gently remind him. i honestly just can't enjoy flowers knowing they were $75 to be delivered! That's insane! I much more enjoy a $5.99 bouquet from Trader Joe's
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@JamesHxstatic (29413)
• Eugene, Oregon
15 Feb 16
My wife loves good dark chocolate, but only has small pieces once or twice a week for diet reasons.
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@jillybean1222 (6407)
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15 Feb 16
sometimes i am better at restraining myself than others.
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@JamesHxstatic (29413)
• Eugene, Oregon
15 Feb 16
@jillybean1222 so am I, must be a human trait.
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@jillybean1222 (6407)
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15 Feb 16
I never feel guilty for eating chocolate. :-) guilty for eating chips maybe, but not chocolate. :-)
@PainsOnSlate (21852)
• Canada
26 Feb 16
Chocolate can melt my heart. I love good Chocolate. You are lucky to have a place so close you can get the really good stuff...
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@jillybean1222 (6407)
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26 Feb 16
yes, there is definitely a difference between the good stuff and the not-so-good
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@fishtiger58 (29820)
• Momence, Illinois
15 Feb 16
Oh those do look good. A bit expensive but good chocolate is.
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@ElusiveButterfly (45940)
• United States
14 Feb 16
What beautiful chocolates! You are right they do look too pretty to eat. We have a couple of local chocolate shoppes in our town. I have stopped in a couple of times to sample the wares. My hubby is a simple redneck kinda guy and prefers Reese's Peanut Butter cups. Cheap and easy to please.
He bought me a box of chocolates last year. This year we have been hurting financially and I would rather have fuel than chocolates. I did buy him a package of peanut butter cups.
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@jillybean1222 (6407)
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15 Feb 16
yes, i understand the financial woes! I did tell my dear hubby to keep the spending low this year. though sometimes he doesn't listen to me (hence the financial woes)
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@BelleStarr (61102)
• United States
15 Feb 16
Oh my goodness they are quite beautiful but I would eat them anyway.
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@jillybean1222 (6407)
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15 Feb 16
there are two "fancy" chocolate places here that I love. i had to remind my husband that I haven't had the other for awhile. ha ha.
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@GreatMartin (23672)
• Ft. Lauderdale, Florida
15 Feb 16
I LOVE the day after Valentrine's Day--when all the chocolate is on sale for 50-75% off. Hey there is a time for romance and a time for reality!!
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@jillybean1222 (6407)
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15 Feb 16
sadly, the gourmet chocolate places around here don't have post-valentine's day sales. though sometimes i will pick up some russell stover's for half price... :-)
@Ladypeace (2028)
• Singapore
14 Feb 16
It's so sweet of your husband to surprise you intermittently with gourmet chocolates. I've eaten fancy azz chocolates from Max Brenner and Ko Ko Black and they sure tasted great. But this time I received a box of Vanhouten's and I'm still happy because chocolates are yummy.
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@nottoooldtowrite (2715)
• Philippines
14 Feb 16
Sweet gestures are always touching. Now, I want ome chocolate!
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@allknowing (136442)
• India
9 Sep 16
For me every day is chocolate day . I do not wait for anyone to gift them to me although I do get them from all quarters.
@bluesa (15022)
• Johannesburg, South Africa
15 Feb 16
@jillybean1222 , they are pretty chocolates, and like you, I would have no problem eating them :-). I agree sometimes getting chocolates, for-no-reason, is as great, if not better, as getting chocolates on just Valentines day.
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@Marilynda1225 (82798)
• United States
14 Feb 16
I never heard of Christopher Elbow chocolates but they certainly look delicious
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@jillybean1222 (6407)
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15 Feb 16
they are yummy. probably my second favorite though, the first being Andre's. yummy
