TOP PICK OF THE WEEK: Indulge Caramels

We taste plenty of caramels; fewer than a dozen brands have qualified as worth our attention. Indulge Caramels, an artisan endeavor in Portland, Oregon, has made a specialty of flavored caramels—currently nine varieties plus a chocolate-dipped option for every flavor. They’re worth taking note of, and are so affordable that they can be enjoyed as…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Low Carb & No Carb Valentine Treats

Enstrom’s sugar-free toffee so delicious, you won’t believe it’s sugar free (and kosher, too). Photo courtesy Enstrom.com. Abstaining from chocolates and other celebratory foods on Valentine’s Day is no fun—unless you know how to find great treats that you can have. Take a look at our calorie-free Valentine’s Day gifts. If you missed out on…
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PRODUCT: Yazi Ginger Vodka

Vodka for ginger lovers. Hmm. Your Valentine doesn’t like sweets. But she does love a great cocktail or a shot of something special. How about the “vodka of love”: ginger-flavored Yazi Ginger Vodka? In Asia, ginger has long been considered an aphrodisiac, believed to have mystical powers that bring harmony to life and love. Using…
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VALENTINE’S DAY: Gifts For Kids

How cute are these ganache-filled penguins? And more delicious than most chocolate. Photo courtesy BurdickChocolate.com. The kids on your Valentine’s Day list will be happy with just about anything that’s chocolate. It’s easy to pick up a gift at the drug store or even the supermarket. But if you have a discriminating child—or you’d like…
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VALENTINE’S DAY: With Love From Mickey Mouse

M-I-C-K-E-Y chocolate gifts are fun. Photo courtesy Leonidas.com. You don’t have to be a kid to adore this Mickey Mouse Assortment of Belgian chocolates from Leonidas—but what kid wouldn’t be thrilled to get one? The retro keepsake gift box contains 16 pieces of chocolate embossed with Mickey’s smiling face, in four different flavors: Milk chocolate…
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