• THREE WAYS TO SHARE THE LOVE THIS VALENTINE'S DAY

     

     

    No matter who you are spending your time with this year, we’ve come up with three foolproof ways to celebrate February 14th. 

     

    1. A Blindfolded Chocolate Tasting  

     

     Did you know losing one sense can often heighten others? A blind taste test really can change the way you experience chocolate - subtle flavours you may not have noticed suddenly get pushed to the forefront, and you are now able to detect all the variety of textures we pack into our bonbons: chocolates, ganaches, gelees, caramels etc. Sound fun?

    Here’s how to do it:

    We recommend The Love Letter of Fine Chocolate, but you can choose any  flavours that you think your partner will enjoy.

    • First, have your partner close their eyes (or blindfold them). 
    • Then, one at a time, lead them through the 6 different chocolates. Allow them the time to truly savour each chocolate they are tasting. Let the chocolate melt and coat their palette. 
    • Ask them what flavour notes and textures they are sensing. Remember - everyone’s palette is different so there is no right or wrong answers here. It’s more about the fun of the experience.
    • Finally, have them guess the flavour and enjoy the chocolate together.

      We hope that we have inspired you to have your own Valentine’s chocolate date night in! 

       

      Love letter chocolate box with hearts on black background

       

      2. A GAL-entine's Party

       

      Step 1: Send out invitations 

      Step 2: Decorate your house

      Step 3: Spoil your friends 

       May we suggest:

      Chocolate Espresso Martini: 

       Melted dark chocolate 

      1 oz espresso

      1 oz vodka 

      1 oz cream or coffee liqueur (depending on your taste preference)

      Ice

      Coffee beans for garnish 

         Dip your glass into melted chocolate to coat the rim. Place in fridge for 5 mins to set. Combine your espresso, vodka and liqueur in a shaker filled with ice. Shake to combine and pour into a glass. Garnish with coffee beans and enjoy! 

        *** Vodka and coffee creamer below can be found at https://www.hawkeprohibition.com/  in Sherwood Park.

         Martini with bottles and chocolate rim

         

        3. A PAL-entine's Game Night

        One step: Set up that games table and enjoy the night with good friends and tasty treats.

         Cards and scrabble with chocolate

         

        Hope this helps plan your day. For more ideas follow us on social.

         

        X0X0,

        The JACEK team