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Chocolate fondue for two is the perfect way to spend Valentine's Day.
- Chocolate is one of the most beloved foodstuffs on earth, making it a great choice for Valentine's Day gifts.
- If you want to treat the chocolate fan in your life to something sweet this Valentine's Day, we've got you covered. Some of our favorite gifts include handmade nut butter cups, a hot-chocolate scented candle, and decadently fudgy cake bites from Milk Bar.
- This Valentines Day, think outside the box when shopping for the chocolate fiend in your life with these 19 clever gift ideas.
There is a scientific explanation for the human being's love of chocolate. A rich, complex food that of course tastes great, chocolate contains multiple compounds that can actually elevate the mood and reduce stress. These include the natural neurotransmitter anandamide, similar to a chemical found in cannabis. Eating chocolate also releases dopamine, your brain's feel-good chemical. And then there's the sugar, which our body craves.
So if you have an avowed chocolate lover on your holiday shopping list, it's your job to make sure his or her Valentine's Day is as tasty, happy, and delicious as possible by providing them with lots of chocolate. Or you could go beyond the mere chocolate bar and get your cocoa enthusiast friend or family member a great book all about the sweet stuff, a choco-scented beauty product, or a delectable chocolaty beverage.
Better yet, make up a chocolate care package with all sorts of great gifts for chocolate lovers. That sure would be sweet of you. (Sorry...)
The top 5 best gifts for chocolate lovers:
- Decadent chocolate cake truffles
- A hot chocolate-inspired candle
- Gourmet nut butter cups in unique flavors
- A box of soaps infused with chocolate
- A chocolate bar inside a nice card
Check out all 19 chocolate-related Valentine's Day gifts:
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