Who doesn’t like a bit of chocolate? Well, I know I certainly love a good chocolate bar, and trust me – it doesn’t get better than this one! Yes, these fabulous bars from Jamie Oliver will not only put a smile on his or her face, but will deliver a message as well!
These bars have been made to really make a statement so you might not even need a card this Valentine’s Day!!! Yes, pop a bar into the post and let Mr Postie deliver it to your chosen lady/man and sign it off from their secret admirer – now, that I like the sound of! With statements such as ‘Big Love’ and ‘Smooth Operator’, sending the right message is easy!
Jamie Oliver’s Chocolate Bars are all organic, fair-trade and incredibly delicious! All have different flavours which are utterly mouth-watering! If you’re a lover of Dark Chocolate, the ‘Light My Fire’ is the one for you! This is a rich dark chocolate with spiced with warming ginger and orange. Simply eat it as it is, or add to a homemade pudding for zingy chocolate flavour – yummy!
Each bar will only set you back £2.00, so it’s well affordable for all. They are available to buy in Debenhams and from http://www.jamieoliver.com where you can also check out further stockists.
Thank you Jamie, I’m sure you will make many a person happy this Valentine’s Day.
I reviewed Chocolate Shop a little before Christmas, and think it is just the thing for Valentine’s. Yes, The Chocolate Lover’s Wine makes the perfect match and will delight many on Valentine’s Day. This really is the ultimate treat for chocolate lovers, and will be an experience like no other.
A fine balance between a seductive rich dark chocolate and premium red wine delivers a splendid twist over regular wines of choice for this special occasion. With inviting aromas of black cherry and rich dark chocolate combined, these continue on the palate surrounded by hints of cocoa powder and soft vanilla.
Commenting on Chocolate Shop, Lewis Jones, Managing Director of D&D Wines International, said:
“Chocolate and red wine is a classic pairing, so our new chocolate infused red wine is a truly indulgent treat for chocolate lovers. We believe it will make a fantastic Valentine’s Day treat”.
As an alternative to serving at room temperature, try Chocolate Shop as a short drink over ice or as a refreshing long drink by adding to fresh orange juice.
Or if you’re cooking up a delicious meal to celebrate try our simple recipe for sumptuous Chocolate Shop Tiramisu for a truly seductive and indulgent experience.
Chocolate Shop Tiramisu
You will need:-
250g mascarpone
3 tbsps icing sugar
5 tbsps Chocolate Shop wine
1 tbsp vanilla extract
150ml double cream
200ml cold strong coffee
4 sponge fingers
1 tbsp grated dark chocolate
Sift icing sugar into mascarpone and beat in vanilla extract and Chocolate Shop wine.
Method:-
• In a separate bowl, whisk cream to soft peaks. Mix cream and mascarpone and refrigerate for a few minutes.
• Break sponge fingers in two and dip into coffee.
• Place sponge fingers in the bottom of serving glasses and spoon over mascarpone mixture.
• Decorate with grated chocolate
Serve with a glass of Chocolate Shop to accompany.
Chocolate Shop is available from Sainsbury’s and The Co-operative food stores and has a suggested RSP of £8.99 and ABV of 12 per cent. For more information on this scrumptious wine, check out http://www.chocolateshopwine.co.uk.
I love these earphones! OK, so they’re not the most beautiful bits of tech you have ever seen, but you get a quality piece of kit for the price!
The Etymotic HF3’s are understated, comfortable and perfect for the most demanding audio connoisseurs. Using noise isolation these earphones offer a high-end experience at a rather reasonable price of £134.95.
Comfort
One of the overriding perceptions that people have of in-earphones, is that they are uncomfortable – this is certainly NOT the case for the HF3’s, as their soft and flexible ear buds provide a superbly comfortable listening experience. Due to their malleable form, they sit snugly in the ear canal and lodge firmly in place, so you don’t have to worry about them falling out.
As I have larger and more cavernous ears, the large buds suited my needs just fine. However, if you’re not jug eared like me, then there are diddy ones for you to wrap your lug holes around. The provided ear bud shapes also vary just to make sure they suit your needs. Furthermore, Etyomotic offer a service that provides users with customisable earplugs – just to make sure you are comfortable! - http://www.etymotic.com/customfit/index.html
Sound
In terms of sound quality – the HF3’s score good marks, yet again! The speakers deliver crisp, sharp notes, which are a joy to listen to. The bass is relatively good for an in-ear headset, but sometimes suffers at higher volumes. But it has to be said, the audio quality is comparable to far more expensive headsets, if not better!
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Jigsaws are a great favourite for many families. And why not make jigsaws a way to bring loved ones together on Valentine’s Day. We all get fed up of receiving chocolate on occasions such as this, so for those looking for any sugar-free alternatives, this jigsaw from Coiledspring Games could be just the gift for you!
This 1,000 piece puzzle is sure to engage everyone from hubby to the little ones. It could be a great way to get the whole family doing something together on Valentine’s. With this bright and cheerful heart jigsaw, you simple piece together these beautiful hearts to end up with a heart loving picture. This is quite an intricate pattern of hearts, and it could take a while to complete, but just think of all the ‘family time’ you will have whilst doing it! The pieces themselves are extremely high-quality, smooth-edged and fit well. This one is a must have for puzzle fanatics!
Rather than gorging your way through a box of chocolates, your family can get to grips with a real challenge and get their puzzling hats on. It’s educational for the kids and enjoyable for everyone else! At a price of £12.00 this also makes for a very affordable gift too.
Lindt’s chocolates for Valentine’s Day? Oh, yes please! We have got to applaud Lindt for releasing a gorgeous new Lindor Gift Box for Valentine’s Day. Packed full of delicious and delectable chocolate balls of heaven, this will guarantee a smile on your loved ones face this year.
Lindt, the Master Chocolatiers have brought together the finest selection of Lindor truffle flavours in one beautiful gift box. They say is – ‘set to make mouths water and pulses race.’
This special Valentine’s gift is packed to the brim of the truly delightful Lindor truffles which host melting centres and mouth watering flavours. With a superb selection of the finest chocolates, you can expect to find scrumptious flavours including milk, white, extra dark, hazelnut, Stracciatella and Irish cream.
Each exquisite 285g box provides 19 delicious LINDOR truffles and 3 LINDOR milk chocolate truffle hearts to enjoy with your Valentine. Now, isn’t that a nice little touch!
So, this Valentine’s Day, why don’t you make the one you love blissfully happy with a smack tasting treat from Lindt. The Lindor Gift Collection box is an ideal gift costing only £9.99. To see the full range and check stockist information, click HERE.
