Nothing says love like chocolate. Well, ok, giving diamonds and pearls and vacations to Bora Bora is probably a better way to say "I love you" than giving chocolate. But, nothing says "I love myself" like buying half-off chocolate in a heart-shaped box and eating it in front of the tv when your husband is working late.
Now thru the end of March is the best time to get sale sweets. Don't just think about yourself, though. Buy a box to stash for a light dinner party dessert or to rewrap on some regiftable crystal you got for your wedding and keep in the basement because it's just not your style. And our friends at Godiva just put a seasonal red ribbon and some Valentine's decorations on their regular boxes. Take it off and you've got a nice Mother's Day gift or Easter treat.
Into something more artisinal than the suggestions I've listed below? Fine. Go to your local gourmet shop and buy away. Their chocolates may not be 50% off. If they're in a heart-shaped box, though, they'll at least be somewhat reduced.
Conflicted by what to do with the chocolates you don't love in the big heart-shaped box? Rachel Ray suggests melting them into steamed milk. I also cut them up and add them to cookie dough.
So ladies, here are a few places to stock up...
Godiva – About 40% off www.godiva.com
Harry and David – Christmas-y things are at least 50% off. V-Day closer to 30% off, but go to your local store towards the end of the week for the best value.
http://www.harryanddavid.com/gifts/store/category-display____gourmet-gift-sales-and-values_shop-by-occasion-all-occasion-gifts_Y_
Target – Anything in a heart-shaped box is 50%, but has already been picked over.
Gertrude Hawk is having their “blowout: - 50% off of Valentine’s chocolate and 75% off of holiday chocolate! There’s an amazing $60 sweet and salty tower for about $16. Buy now to give to your auntie next Christmas. It should keep in a cool room. Or eat it yourself. Now. http://www.gertrudehawkchocolates.com/index.cfm?act=shop_category&cat_id=154&range=1
Big find: http://www.typetive.com/candyblog/item/chocolate_sales_online/
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