Gobble up these 8 delicious gifts for foodies just in time for Valentine's Day
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Valentine's Day is fast approaching, and many of us are still scrambling to find the right present for our loved ones. While you can't go wrong with flowers or cards, there's one type of gift that almost never fails come February 14th: food!
If you're looking for an excuse to celebrate V-day in true gourmand fashion this year, we've got you covered with several edible Valentine's Day gifts that are bound to make the foodie in your life smile. For those with long-distance valentines, these treats will also taste just as good when sent from afar.
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Better still, each selection is under $50, so you won't have to splurge to let your gift recipient know you appreciate 'em. Ahead, find cakes, chocolates, and nuts galore that are sure to add a little decadence to this love-filled holiday.
1. An assortment of bite-size cupcakes
Anyone with a sweet tooth will have a hard time eating just one of Baked by Melissa's delicious mini cupcakes. In our review of these petite treats, we were not only impressed by the moist and flavorful cupcakes themselves, but also the attractive and well-thought-out packaging.
The special Valentine's Day-themed "love box" is no exception (believe me, I just received it in the mail), with standout flavors like strawberry cheesecake, Chocolate Blackout, dulce de leche, marshmallow, and salty chocolate caramel. Baked By Melissa ships nationwide, too, meaning you can surprise friends and family far and wide with this pack of literal heaven.
2. This crunchy, way-too-addicting snack
If you're planning for a more low-key date night in on Valentine's Day, you might as well go all-out with the best snacks. In our opinion, Harry & David's Moose Munch Premium Popcorn might just be the most drool-worthy option.
We deemed it "criminally delicious," so you and your S.O. should have no problem chowing your way through a Valentine's Day Bucket of the stuff, which, aside from the milk and dark chocolate Moose Munch, also includes milk chocolate and dark chocolate Moose Munch Bars and a heart-shaped crispy treat.
This basket is seriously so jam-packed with goodies—just imagine how much better it will make your movie night.
3. A gorgeous tin of chocolate-covered nuts
Those who can never seem to decide between sweet and salty can get the best of both worlds thanks to the Better Together Valentine Collection from Nuts.com. We're big fans of the site at Reviewed, as we found the assortment of nuts offered to be both fresh and tasty. It's also priced fairly.
This charming tin in particular includes sugar-toasted gold chocolate almond gems, Nutzittle crunch, dark-chocolate-covered pretzels, and butter-toffee mixed nuts—so there's a little something for everyone to go nuts over, pun intended.
4. This candy set that will make you want to pucker up
Luxury candy brand Sugarfina can always be counted on to deliver the most perfect holiday-themed sweets.
This Valentine's Day, for instance, the brand features Sugar Lips, aka soft and chewy gummies in fun, fruity flavors that are shaped like a kiss. If this box doesn't say "kiss me," we don't know what will.
5. These heart-shaped, frosted cookies
Baked goods are the way to most people's hearts, right? Here's a little secret though—they don't have to be homemade to taste delicious. Cheryl's is a cookie delivery service offering an extensive collection of pre-packaged, made-from-scratch cookies that we found really do taste as good as they look.
Soft, chewy, and flavorful, these cookies might just be on par with Grandma's, if you ask us. This set of Heart-Shaped Cutout Cookies appear particularly scrumptious with their red and pink buttercream frosting, and QVC shoppers tend to agree, with one buyer noting, "Everyone seemed to love them and commented the frosting was just the right sweetness."
6. This decadent, dark chocolate gift box
If you’re looking for something that’s going to be a step up from the basic Hershey’s bar this V Day, you can't go wrong with any one of Godiva's luxurious gift boxes.
As one of the OG chocolatiers, Godiva's sweet offerings have long been a crowd-pleaser, so why not keep it simple with something like this Assorted Dark Chocolate Gift Box? From dark ganache hearts to cream-filled bonbons, it's truly a gift your partner will enjoy 'til the last piece.
7. A box of sugar-coated treats
We don't know how, but Dylan's Candy Bar manages to make treats that last in your memory a long time after you eat them. This bright and colorful Valentine’s Variety Tackle Box is packed with a variety of confections that's sure to bring joy to your special someone's day.
You can be sure the selection is unlike anything they'd find at the store; from Cotton Candy Sour Belts to Valentine candy corn and chocolate-covered marshmallows, the variety is impressive.
8. A luxurious box of chocolates
Here Here Market is an artisan food paradise, with everything from olive oils to sweets and coffees, all produced by high quality culinary experts that want to share their craft with foodies everywhere.
Mayana Chocolate is one of those producers, and this 9-piece luxury collection is the perfect gift set for your partner or bestie. It features nine photo-worthy confections, all made with high quality chocolate.
The best part? Each box is totally unique, so opening it will be a surprise!
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