Gifts for the Chocolate Lover
Pamper your chocoholic with these sweet treats
Is your mom the victim of her sweet tooth? Next to flowers, gourmet chocolates are probably the most popular Mother’s Day gift idea. A box of decadent truffles is a great gift for Mom, but if you’re looking for something different to give her this Mother’s Day, we’ve got sweet suggestions to start you off:
Gifts for up to $20
- Recipe book - The major chocolate companies publish their own cookbooks full of sinful chocolate recipes. From chewy brownies to decadent drinks, whip up one of these recipes yourself and present your mom with the sweet treat and the book. Foodie moms will enjoy this Mother’s Day gift idea too.
- Chocolate bubble bath - Check cosmetic stores that specialize in the extravagant for chocolate bubble bath. Let your mom melt her worries away in a long, indulgent cocoa-scented soak. A great Mother’s Day gift idea for spa loving moms too.
- Chocolate martinis - Get the ingredients to make your mom a gourmet chocolate martini. Mix vodka with creme de cacao for this sinful treat. Buy Mom her own martini shaker so she can make them whenever she likes.
Gifts up to $50
- Fondue set - Mom can make gooey melted treats all year with a proper fondue set. Fresh fruit dipped in melted chocolate is a fantastic treat on Mother’s Day. Give Mom a set that can do double-duty - a good fondue set can be used to make cheese and broth fondues too.
- Gift basket of chocolate and wine - Visit a store that sells gourmet chocolates and stock up on a few of Mom’s favorite varieties. Take your selection to a wine store and ask them to help you pair the sweets with complementary wines. Wine connoisseur moms will also appreciate this sweet selection.
Gifts up to $100
- Chocolate fountain - The ultimate in decadence, chocolate fountains are great for parties. Guests dip skewered fruit and marshmallows into the liquid chocolate for the epitome of exquisite snacking. The fountains are great ice breakers too!
- Gourmet latte maker - Latte machines are a welcome addition to any chocolate lover’s kitchen. Now Mom can whip up steaming chocolate lattes or her own gourmet hot chocolate creations.
Gifts up to $200
- Tour a chocolate factory – On Mother’s Day, treat Mom to a tour of a chocolate factory! Let her see where the magic happens and then treat her to dinner and dessert or book an overnight stay at a comfy bed and breakfast. An educational and tasty gift.
- Chocolate party - Hire a professional chocolatier to come to Mom’s house. Have the chocolatier teach her and a few friends the art of gourmet truffle making with plenty of sampling. What a great way to spend an afternoon!
Planning to make breakfast in bed for your chocolate-loving mom? Add chocolate chips to her pancakes or bring up a steaming mug of hot cocoa. A few chocolate-dipped strawberries on the side make a sweet and elegant garnish!
