Best Candy for Valentine's Day
High Quality Low Cost Sweets for Your Sweetie on February 14th
Looking for inexpensive chocolates for your Valentine's Day Sweetheart? You can buy delicious candy without spending a lot of money. How to choose the best chocolate!
Godiva and Bissinger’s may be the Cadillacs of the candy world but you don’t have to break the bank to truly indulge on sweet confections this Valentine’s Day. Following are some taste-tempting alternatives that will give the big designer candy manufacturers a run for their money:
- Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory A few years ago, Money Magazine voted this little-known Colorado-based company the best candy for the money. It rivals Godiva for a rich creamy texture. Buy a three-pound box of assorted chocolates for $49.50. A one-pound box of Godiva mixed chocolates runs around $106.
- Fannie Mae A classic American chocolate. You can’t miss the timeless favorite, Trinidads. Toasted coconut on the outside with rich chocolate in the middle. It used to be a staple in almost every mall in America. Now, you’re hard pressed to find Fannie Mae anywhere. A few grocery stores carry certain varieties. But online, you can mix and match your Fannie May favorites. And for the really price conscious, a section of their web site is devoted to gifts under $20.
What to Look for in Chocolate:
- When you’re buying sweets for your sweetie, it helps to know what he/she likes. Certainly don’t hand your honey a "Caramel Macadamia Delight" if you know she’s allergic to nuts. By the same token, milk chocolate simply won’t fit the bill if your darling is a dark chocolate connoisseur.
- It’s all in the wrapping. Even if you’re buying a box of chocolates from the grocery store because you waited too long, packaging is everything. Bright red paper with a festive bow accompanied by a sincere note makes a much more thoughtful presentation than a plain white box with black words printed on it; accompanied by a sheepish, "I just ran to the store for this."
- Fudge it! Nothing says "I love you" like a pound of good old-fashioned fudge. This rich gooey concoction is a classic favorite at carnivals and fairs. But now many malls boast a home-made fudge factory on premises. And the varieties are as assorted as the patrons who shop there. You can choose between rocky road, vanilla, mint, caramel and traditional chocolate fudge, among others. Wrap it up in a fancy gift bag and you have a unique, sweet present for the big day.
- You say your significant other is watching her weight? Most candy stores offer a sugar-free alternative. Or instead of candy, think about an inexpensive, but thoughtful flower arrangement.
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