My Foodie Valentine (and a GIVEAWAY!)
I’m all about boutique eats. You know, the little guys. The local companies producing amazing and delicious products. The beauty is that they are not name brands; they feel like your own little secret that you just want to share with the world (or hoard all for yourself, depending on the day). There is a spirit, a passion in the food that you just don’t get with mass-produced products. As a small business owner myself I love supporting these companies. If that means using what little ‘juice’ I might have with this blog of mine, than so be it.
So when Maggie of EatBoutique got in touch with me about her new gourmet gift boxes, I just had to try.
And as soon as I tried, I knew I had to share.
This particular box is touted as a Valentine’s box. I know we all love our Valentine’s treats, but a box like this trumps a dozen roses and a box of ho-hum chocolates any day. Filled with locally-produced goodies from New York and Massachusetts, it really is a foodie’s wonderland. Bacon-coffee caramel popcorn, sea-salted caramels, chocolate raspberry cashews, melt-in-your-mouth snowball cookies, chocolate covered cocoa nibs, and a jar of deliciously sweet and spicy canned beets (that Taylor promptly claimed for himself). Oh, and Fluffy caramel chocolate chip marshmallow puffs; I may have died just a little when I tasted them.
While it is too late for Valentine’s Day, this gift box is not holiday exclusive. It’d be a great gift for any foodie in your life (or for yourself, for that matter!) and at only $55 (plus shipping), it’s a great value for the sheer amount of gourmet goodness that’s packed inside. Not to mention a truly personal touch (each box comes with a hand-written message). Even better, EatBoutique has plans for more holiday-themed gift boxes (can you say, Mother’s Day?), and boxes of year-round enjoyment. I can’t wait to see what they come up with next.
It’s giveaway time, lovebirds! Maggie of EatBoutique has so kindly offered a second EatBoutique February gift box to one lucky Love & Olive Oil reader! It’s completely up to you if you share it with your sweetie, or hoard it all for yourself (totally not judging you).
****GIVEAWAY IS NOW CLOSED****
To Enter:
Simply leave a comment on this post with the answer to this question:
What is your favorite Valentine’s day treat (homemade or otherwise)?
Entries open through Thursday, February 17 at 11:59 CST. I’ll be randomly selecting the winner the morning of Friday, February 18th. Prize will be shipped to the winner directly from EatBoutique. Due to the perishable nature of this product this giveaway is open to residents of the continental United States ONLY.
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My favorite is without a doubt red velvet cupcakes with cream cheese frosting. YUM!
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My favorite treat is the Coffeehouse Crunch Cake at Cold Stone Creamery. It has chocolate cake…crunchies…coffee ice cream and fudge. To.Die.For. My favorite treat to make is for my Valentine…my husband loves chocolate….any kind of chocolate. So today I made him a fudge brownie…chocolate pudding…chocolate mousse…fudge sauce & whipped cream trifle. I know he will absolutely love it.
Happy Valentines Day everyone!
Debbie
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When I was kid growing up my dad always got me and my sister those giant hershey kisses that were the size of our heads. i loved storing it in the fridge and gnawing on it after dinner. sadly we don’t get them any more, but they always make me smile when i see them in the drug store.
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oh, and i’m a facebook follower/liker/what-have-you.
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I love the little Sweetheart Conversation hearts. I’m not crazy about eating them, but when I was a kid, my dad would always get me a little box of the on Valentine’s Day :)
And I now follow you on facebook and twitter!
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I think it’s about to be the meyer lemon custard pie we baked for tonight!
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My favorite valentine’s day treat is chocolate covered strawberries. yummmm….
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and i’m a fan on facebook!
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Homemade! And with extra love. :)
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I follow you on Facebook!
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Chocolate covered strawberries!
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Cherry chocolate brownies…mmmmm
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I meant to make choc dipped strawberries, but I didn’t get around to it. I did get to make sugar cookies (my grandmother’s recipe)…which I call my version of crack. I can literally eat cookie after cookie…its super dangerous. I couldn’t make hearts though so I made bugs. I figured I could call them love bugs. They were VERY tasty love bugs and didn’t last long. Maybe I will make the strawberries next year…
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We had strawberries Valentines Day morning. They’re special because they’re not all that cheap this time of year. I wouldn’t turn down one dipped into chocolate, though!
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My favorite Valentine’s Day treat are balsamic chocolate truffles!
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Dark chocolate peanut butter cups with sea salt….
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I love dark chocolate and I love fruit. Chocolate-dipped grapes are so yummy!
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I’m a fan on Facebook!
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I used to go all crazy on Valentine’s day. I’d make cookies, candy, and whatever else I thought might turn my husband into a gooey pile of love. Now I’m just happy to be with him, and my favorite treat time with him (he’s currently working 80 hour weeks).
That didn’t stop me from making double-chocolate mint brownies, though. :)
P.S. I’m a fan on facebook.
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My all time favorite: brownies.
They’re sweet, chewy, and just so hard to go wrong with! :D
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Anything chocolate!! Flowers are nice, but chocolate is better!
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I’m a sucker for those cherry flavored lollipops in the shape of a heart! Just remind me of 3rd grade valentines made of construction paper in the best way possible!
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a box of godiva truffles
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Warm chocolate lava cake, yum, yum!
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I love to make mini cheesecakes ~ this year I made Kahlua Chocolate Mini Cheesecakes. :)
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i’ll tell you what it’s not–those icky conversation hearts! not only do they say the stupidest things these days, but their taste is reminiscent of chalk. :)
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I am not usually a Valentine’s kind of person, I usually call it Single Awareness Day, but this year I made some “moldy” heart sugar cookies (which means they had green icing) and they were a huge hit at my office. For mean, I think something along the buttercream, butter fudge variety is perfect for Valentines. When can you ever go wrong with butter?
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Chocolate covered strawberries are my absolute favorite!
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I am a fan of Love and Olive Oil on facebook
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I love those grasshopper brownies you featured on your site!
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I am a fan on Facebook
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Chocolate covered strawberries for sure!!
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I think I would go with dark chocolate and caramel – anything with that combo!
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I am a fan (‘like’) on facebook!
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Anything with chocolate, especially dark chocolate.
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Hearts & Darts. Used to get them every year when I was a kid, but hardly ever find them now.
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My fav v-day treat this year was homemade banana cake, with chocolate ganache filling, and peanut butter frosting! was delicious a bit different for the holiday!
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My mom’s heart shaped sugar cookies with buttercream frosting.
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well, i don’t like chocolate OR peanut butter (i know, I know) so a good creme brulee goes a long long way with me .
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Definitely white cheddar popcorn!
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And I follow you on FB. :)
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cherry pie!
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i like you on FB
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Chocolate in all its forms!
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Chocolate Covered Strawberries are my absolute favorite any time of the year, but especially on Valentine’s Day :)
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favorite vday treat? pretty much anything covered in chocolate, the darker the chocolate, the better! kristinmik at gmail
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I love any homemade sweet treat on Valentine’s Day. Recent favorites include chocolate hazelnut lava cake, sweet and salty cake, and coconut cupcakes.
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I follow you on Facebook!
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i already “like” you on fb! kristinmik at gmail
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i follow and tweeted! http://twitter.com/#!/imsimplykristin/status/37567347967393792
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I love anything chocolate covered, but especially oranges. Soooo good!
:)
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Chocolate covered strawberries! Yum!
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a poem from my love
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Anything involving Olive & Sinclair chocolate or Dagoba, preferably homemade chocolate cups with coconut in the middle. YUM
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My weak spot is big soft sugar cookies piled high with frosting — of course pink frosting and sprinkles for Valentine’s Day!
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I’m also a fan on Facebook :)
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tweeted http://twitter.com/#!/cjsorel/status/37600032433639424
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I tweeted and liked you on Facebook…fingers crossed!
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I love chocolate-covered strawberries – they seem like a special Valentine’s Day indulgence.
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I just liked you on Facebook. :)
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My favorite Valentine’s treat are Godiva’s dark chocolate covered macaroons. Who doesn’t love chocolate & macaroons & what’s more decadent than Godiva? :)
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Definitely chocolate-dipped strawberries!
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I like to make mini chocolate bowls by dipping small balloons in chocolate bark. When the dry, pop the balloon, fill with no-bake cheesecake and top with berries. Yum!
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A homemade dinner with my kids and husband.
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tweeted!
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And “liked”
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Peanut butter brownies!
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Anything chocolate!
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The best treat is when my valentine does the dishes after I have used every pot in the house!
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My favorite valentine’s day treat is red velvet cupcakes!
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I love macaroons for Valentine’s day. My sweetie makes them for me every year!
I also tweeted
http://twitter.com/#!/PDXMichelleH
And I like you on facebook!
And I adore your blog. Keep it up!
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my favorite valentine’s treat is chocolate covered peeps!
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follow and tweeted
http://twitter.com/#!/aes529/status/37662742823440384
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like love and olive oil on fb as amanda s
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My husband makes heart-shaped pancakes for myself and our dog every year for valentine’s. :)
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TIRAMISU! And not the frozen grocery store junk either….the real good stuff!
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my favorite valentine’s treat is the Love potion No. 9 1/2 from a local chocolate store called lillys (http://lillytremont.com/chocolate-confections/). it’s dried strawberries, aged balsamic vinegar, love, & milk chocolate. it’s soooo good!
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i also follow you on facebook!
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chocolate truffles!!
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I liked Love and Olive Oil on Facebook!
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Red Velvet Cake!
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I’m your fan on Facebook!
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ANYTHING chocolate!
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I liked Love and Olive Oil on Facebook too!
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My favorite Valentines treat is Chocolate Covered Strawberries!
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Sugar cookies!!!!
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Anything chocolate!
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Rose petal ice cream!
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:D I liked your blog on Facebook
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Molten Chocolate Lava Cake!
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I follow you on twitter @sharonjo2
Tweet: http://twitter.com/sharonjo2/status/37730267296698368
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I like Love & Olive Oil on facebook.
(Sharon Olivier)
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oh yum! definitely chocolate chip heart-shaped pancakes with strawberries! true love. Now also following you on facebook!
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I love chocolate!
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Anything chocolate, but my favorite are chocolate covered strawberries… yum!
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I also like you on Facebook!
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My favorite Valentine’s Day treat would have to be chocolate covered strawberries and homemade chocolate chip cookies with valentine’s day m&ms! I am also a fan on facebook!
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dulce du leche gelato
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I LOVE nutella and Oreo-crusted cheesecake. My BFF made us some and we totally had a stay-at-home Valentine’s.
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My favorite Valentine’s treat is anything chocolate…followed by a sweet kiss :)
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