http://www.lotsachocolates.com/chocolate/gourmet-chocolate.html Gourmet chocolate makes the perfect gift. Just in time for the gift-giving season, give the gift of gourmet chocolate. en-us Wed, 14 Dec 2005 12:10:00 EST Wed, 14 Dec 2005 12:10:00 EST Weblog Editor 2.0 Christmas is just around the corner and you've probably got at least one person on your list--maybe even two--who are hard to buy for. But don't worry--it's about to get easier. Since most people like chocolate, why not give the gift of gourmet chocolate? Gourmet Chocolate Gifts Just in case you're in doubt, Hershey's and Reese's are not considered gourmet chocolate--at least, not by gift-giving standards. Of course, that depends on who the gift recipient is, too. To fill a child's stocking, a Hershey bar is sure to please. But if you want to impress and adult--your boss, a coworker or even a friend--give a gourmet chocolate gift. Your first thought might be that a gourmet chocolate could be expensive. And you're right--it can be! But it doesn't have to be. Many gourmet chocolate makers have small boxes of assorted chocolates that are very affordable. Even a simple gift of a Godiva chocolate bar will only set you back $3.50. And if you want to make Christmas extra special for kids, instead of putting a Hershey bar in their stockings, why not put a Russell Stover marshmallow santa? It could be an annual tradition! It's out of the ordinary, inexpensive and gives them their first taste of finer chocolate. Besides, we all need to be exposed to different brands of chocolate. Along those lines, we should all try different kinds of chocolates as well, like chocolate covered cherries, truffles, pralines, etc. And try something besides the traditional milk chocolate we all know and love. Dark chocolate is delicious, and has a reputation of being somewhat more sophisticated. Plus it's good for you. In fact, a study was done recently that determined that people with high blood pressure should eat 3.5 ounces of dark chocolate a day to bring their blood pressure down. (Of course, if you do this, you'll have to cut calories somewhere else to compensate.) Anyway, the point we're trying to make is that gourmet chocolate makes a great gift. Give the gift of indulgence today. Wed, 14 Dec 2005 12:10:00 EST