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.
Want Extra Entries?
Increase your odds of winning! In addition to the main entry comment, leave a separate comment for each bonus entry.
1. Follow @loveandoliveoil on twitter and tweet the following:
I’m in love at first bite! I just entered to win a gourmet gift box from @eatboutique and @loveandoliveoil! Enter here: http://bit.ly/fpnS5N
2. Like Love & Olive Oil on Facebook (or if you are already a fan just say so!)
Be sure you enter a valid email address, because if your name is drawn and I can’t get a hold of you within 48 hours, I will choose an alternate winner. You may also want to add me to your address book (lindsay AT loveandoliveoil DOT com), as I’d hate for your congratulatory email to end up in the spam folder.
Chocolate peanut butter treats!
Homemade red velvet cupcakes with cream cheese frosting! Still have a couple in my fridge… :)
Oh, and I’ve ‘liked’ you on facebook and I will start following you on twitter. How fun!
I love chocolate covered Oreos. I’ve tried making them myself but they just aren’t as delicious as the store bought ones.
I love red velvet cupcakes and cake.
Anything chocolate! The Baked brownie is one of my current favorites, but any brownie will do, and I just made individual chocolate souffles for V-Day dessert. Lovely!
Golden Grahams on the beach with my hubby!
I love Godiva chocolate martinis for Valentine’s Day! Hubby’s and my first date was at a martini bar, so it’s a fun, sweet nod to how we got started.
Apparently this year is was ice cream, because I sure ate a WHOLE LOT of it, haha
For Valentine’s Day, it’s all about the Tiramisu….*yum*
I just think you can’t go wrong with chocolate covered fruit, or ice cream!
My favorite is chocolate covered strawberries=)
My parents always bought us little gifts on Valentine’s (a little bracelet, a pair of earrings, etc.). That’s my favorite treat. Anything with chocolate is also acceptable though. Mmm.
My favorite Valentine’s day treat is definitely homemade! I would say – Dark Chocolate souffle, Grand Marnier creme brulee, or Chocolate-covered strawberries w/ Champagne top my list! :)
My favorite Valentine treat is my mother’s gingerbread bear cookies which she has been making for me and all of my classmates , (now all of my students) for 29 years! They are adorned with raisin eyes and a cinnamon heart. They are such a treat!
My favorite valentine treat is, yes, as dorky and delightfully cheesy as it sounds– the homemade macaroni valentine card from my awesome new husband.
My favorite Valentine’s day treat is chocolate covered strawberries. They are easy yet so delicious and appreciated by every Valentine!
These gift boxes look lovely!
My favorite Valentine’s Day treat would be homemade truffles.
Favorite Valentine treat: new this year. ice cream cake from the Penny Ice Creamery in Santa Cruz, CA. This could easily be my favorite anytime treat.
And I do follow Love and Olive Oil on Facebook already.
Mmm, chocolate covered strawberries, delicious and romantic!
Already a fan on fb!
Anything with caramel in it. Really, anything!
carmel covered apples dipped in m&m’s!!!!!!!
My favorite Valentine’s treat is chocolate covered cherries with a glass of Pinot Noir
My favorite Valentine’s Day treats are the brownies that my sweetie makes me to re-create the first dessert we shared together.
My favorite for Valentine’s Day….box of See’s chocolates..any will do
Just “liked” your page on Facebook
Molten Lava Cake with coffee ice cream!
Chocolate pudding
Anything that has chocolate! :)
I follow you on facebook.
Gelato! My husband’s Valentine’s gift to me is always gelato – this year in Limoncello, Salted Caramel and Pistachio – it reminds me of our honeymoon to Italy and what could be more romantic than sitting in front of the fire with one container of gelato and two spoons???
hand-picked daffodils and chocolate anything
panna cotta with lavender honey!
fan on FB :)
I love chocolate fondue!
I love chocolate. Homemade or store bought.
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As silly as it is, I love a heart-shaped sugar cookie with buttercream frosting. yum!
I love chocolate cream pie!
Liked on Facebook as well
ooh, this looks great! my favorite valentine’s treat might just be a good glass of red wine with some very dark chocolate. mmm!
Molten Lava Chocolate Cakes…swoon
Dark chocolate raspberry squares & a glass of wine are my two fav valentines day treats!
My favorite is chocolate covered strawberries. for sure.
I’m going to be a little different than all my fellow chocolate lovers…
Chicken Cordon Bleu, a nice (large) glass of Cabernet, and my favorite valentine.
P.s. PICK ME!!
My favorite treat: our annual tradition– low-key and NON-valentiney dinner with my husband and (single) best friend: this year, delicious pho and beer! :)
and I’m a fan on FB!
following on FB and twitter! <3
Hi – My favorite Valentine treat is anything homemade! If someone makes a treat for me, it is extra special. I do really like pretzels wrapped w/ caramel & dipped in chocolate. My friend makes them and they are delicious!
…and I’m a fan on FB!!
:)
My favorite Valentine’s Day treat…is cooking dinner with my husband and enjoying a glass of wine.
My favorite Valentine’s day treat is chocolate covered strawberries. Especially when they’re dipped in dark chocolate!!!
I follow your blog on twitter and on Facebook!
deep dark chocolate brownies! And a couple sweet strawberries on the side :)
You are officially liked on Facebook by me now!
My favorite Valentine’s Day treat is my grandmother’s homemade sugar cookies. She only uses this particular recipe for Valentine’s Day and since it’s a once a year treat it’s all the more delicious!
Big, chewy, homemade chocolate chip cookies!
My favorite Valentine’s Day treat is chocolate covered strawberries dipped in whipped cream! So delicious. Thanks for sharing this giveaway :)
My favorite valentine treat is cupcakes! Home made ofcourse :)
My favorite vday treat is tender kisses from the one I love.
My favorite Valentines treat is chocolate covered pretzels!!
red velvet cupcakes!
facebook fan!
Liked your facebook page :)
My favorite valentines day treat is cupcakes!
Those little wedding mints – the little pastel colored pillow-shaped mints that seem to be at every wedding!
I just followed you on Twitter and tweeted about this giveaway. My twitter can be found here: http://twitter.com/bearsgraphics
I am a fan on facebook: Vanessa Cengic :)
how can anyone go wrong with red velvet !!!!
My favorite Valentine’s treat is chocolate chip cookies with cinnamon red hots mixed in! Yum! :)
Also a FB fan!
And I tweeted! :)
Valentine’s Day = flourless chocolate cake & some red wine
Already a Facebook Fan <3
Dark Chocolate Truffles :)
meringue hearts with strawberry frozen yogurt and fresh strawberry slices :)
My favorite Valentine’s treat… chocolate dipped strawberries!
I’m a fan :)
I love chocolate mocha cheesecake and a mocha latte yum
Those little candy hearts!
I hope I win! My favorite treat is chocolate fondue with bits of cheesecake, strawberries and banana. Mmm!
I follow you on Twitter… and Tweeted about the giveaway HERE:
http://twitter.com/#!/BeccaCIT/status/38454475568062464
facebook fan as well! :D
I’m a Facebook fan!
De Brand’s chocolates!
Cupcakes! And I’m a facebook fan.
I’m a facebook fan!
What is your favorite Valentine’s day treat (homemade or otherwise)?
Would have to be brownies! I love making them for my sweetie (with red m&m’s in them!) :) And I am a fan on facebook!
Chocolate covered marshmallows! Heart shaped, of course.
Already a facebook fan, love getting updates.
What is your favorite Valentine’s day treat (homemade or otherwise)?
chocolate, lots of chocolate
this year I made some oreo chocolate truffles, so delicious mmm
My favorite Valentine’s treat is dinner at home. Usually some kind of brownie ice cream sundae for dessert, cut in the shape of a heart of course! :)
I also like you on Facebook.
I’m not so huge on Valentine’s, but all the hype definitely makes me crave chocolate. I made some brownies, did the trick!
Tweeted, @DoubleSugarBlog
Facebook fan already!
rocky road pralines
like you on facebook
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Raw (100% everything, including crust made from nuts) strawberry Cake! :) @ NYC quintessential! your Fan! <3
My favourite V day treat is some comforting food + desert. This year for my sweetheart I’ve made potatos. Ok it sounds a bit rustick, but when potatoes are stuffed with turkey ham, cheese, bell peppers, sour cream and baked in oven – it’s amazing dish. For desert I’ve made Raffaello cake (sponge cake with butter-condensed milk-double cream and cocos flakes filling toppen with double cream and coconuts). For the drink we had champagne with frozen strawberries. It was amazing evening for both of us.
I also like you on facebook
I’m following you and retweeted