High-End Indulgence

We all love chocolate. The industry has expanded so that now we are able to choose from a wide variety of chocolates that are both high in quality and low in cost. But every once in a while it’s okay to splurge on high-end gourmet chocolates that’s likeness just can’t be found in a drug store. There are many high quality chocolatiers out there to choose from but my ultimate favorite is Neuhaus Createur Chocolatier. This Belgian chocolatier was my first introduction to fine gourmet chocolate. Made of the highest quality European chocolate, Nuehaus is famous for its signature praline filled chocolates now used widely by many chocolate manufacturers. Neuhaus produces quality milk, dark and white chocolates with divine fillings including ganache, nuts, caramel, ganduja and coffee. This Belgian chocolatier also makes an exquisite marzipan with coffee flavor and sugar crystals. So if you are thinking of splurging on good high-quality gourmet chocolates I highly recommend sampling Neuhaus fine chocolates.

Here are some delightful Valentine’s Day specials from Neuhaus.

Neuhaus Chocolate Dreams

This collection is filled with six of Neuhaus’s luscious specialties including scrumptious praline chocolate hearts, creamy piped almond and hazelnut gianduja and decadent manon white chocolates.


Heart-Shaped Box
The world of gourmet chocolate changed when Neuhaus created the praline. This charming box contains Neuhaus’s delicious signature praline milk and dark chocolate hearts confections.



Neuhaus Tin Heart and Caprice & Tentation
Double the pleasure! This lovely tin is filled with 10 different flavors of Neuhaus classic chocolates. The deluxe Caprice & Tentation box is complete with toffee filled chocolates with coffee ganache and toffee filled chocolates with vanilla fresh cream.


Photo Credit: Courtesy of Neuhaus

Green Chocolates

Did you ever think that eating chocolates could help the environment? Well, a groundbreaking chocolate company is making that a reality. Chicago based Vosges Haut-Chocolat is producing its organic chocolates by renewable energy. As a certified organic manufacturing facility, this sweet company does not release synthetic pesticides into the environment which are likely hazards to local wildlife. Their organic farming techniques don‘t disrupt the flow of the local eco-system. To add to the already impressive list, Vosges’s boutiques in Chicago, New York and Las Vegas are all powered by wind! Oh, and it doesn’t end there, this gourmet chocolatier is also certified by the Rainforest Alliance which promotes sustainable cocoa farming practices to maintain a healthy environment and fair labor laws. Even their packaging is made from 100% recycled material. Green enough for ya?

Scope out these special Valentine’s Day packages from Vosges.

Gatsby Truffle Collection
Champaign and chocolate? Sounds right! Rich dark chocolate and decadent white chocolate paired with some bubbly and topped with a rose petal all in a retro gift box.





Exotic Truffle Collection
Vosges's signature collection in a cute heart box. This assortment includes Gianduia, Ambrosia and Absinthe.











Bapchi’s Caramel Toffee
Crunchy, salty-sweet caramel. Milk chocolate, pecans and walnuts make up this munchy creation plus that wildcard ingredient, pink Himalayan salt not only makes it pretty but it enhances the flavor of the caramel.



Organic Peanut Butter Bonbons
Smooth milk chocolate filled with creamy organic peanut butter and topped with pink Himalayan salt. Mmmm…











Exotic Caramel Collection
Pure and butter-soft classic caramel kicked up with a variety of exotic spices and ingredients including Aboriginal anise, blood orange juice and bee pollen.






Savory Aztec Truffles, in the top photo, will give you a taste of Vosges. Ingredients like sweet Indian curry, wasabi, ginger and sweet Hungarian paprika are sure to peak your curiosity.

The varieties are endlessly delicious! See more at Vosges Haut-Chocolat.

Photo Credit: Courtesy of Vosges Haut-Chocolat