Saturday, October 30, 2010

CHOCOLATE.COM YUMMY GIVEAWAY!

GIVEAWAY ENDED
FINE CHOCOLATE for FINE OCCASIONS
A Unique Chocolate Marketplace
Every once in a while, dreams do come true! Imagine being asked what kind of chocolate I would like to have? My answer, "There isn't a chocolate I've met that I don't like".

This is the conversation that started off in my being able to sample some of the fine chocolates from CHOCOLATE.COM so that I could talk about this WONDERFUL company that has kindly offered my blog something to give away that some of you just might like!

With all the candy around for Halloween, it got me thinking of really FINE chocolate and how happy was I when I came upon an opportunity to work with the wonderful people at CHOCOLATE.COM!

BUSINESS WEEK called them "An Online Emporium", and that is just the tip of the iceberg, or in this case, the chocolate! CHOCOLATE.COM has every kind of chocolate one can imagine and for every kind of occasion. With Halloween and then Thanksgiving and Christmas close behind, this is a shopper's answer to any and all gifts you might be trying to find. From "Shop by Season" to "Shop by Gift Type", from "Shop by Occasion" to "Shop by Price", you can find anything your chocolate-loving heart desires and best of all, from the finest places across the world.

In another section they break it down so you can "Shop by Chocolate" meaning you can look into:
          
CHOCOLATE TRUFFLES      DARK CHOCOLATE
      
            WHITE CHOCOLATE
MILK CHOCOLATE            

GOURMET CHOCOLATE

Finding what I was going to taste was SO hard, but I finally decided on some truffles with different flavors and some candy for Halloween. 
I received a Four Piece Dark Chocolate Truffle Box from Olde Naples Chocolates in Naples, FL. (to my delight as that means I could take a little trip across my state to their store if I wanted to)!
Described as "Four of our favorite truffle flavors packaged in a great gold box ready for all of your gift giving needs. Each truffle is handcrafted and hand painted. Each assortment contains the following favors, Key Lime, Raspberry, Chocolate and Espresso." And they were divine! The first one I tried is my favorite truffle and that was the Raspberry. The dark chocolate was smooth and rich and when you bit into it the center was a luscious raspberry filling with just the right amount of a sweet tang to make it taste like you were eating fresh raspberries. The others were no different and I made them last (not for long) so the Espresso flavor made it like a four course meal!
 
My second choice was to try some Halloween chocolates. There is so much to choose from but I decided to settle on Chocolate Dipped Nutter Butters Ghosts and Mummy Designs again from Olde Naples Chocolates in Naples, FL. They were described as "Our ghost and mummys are a Peanut Butter Nutter Butter cookies drenched in our premium chocolate. The ghost is drenched in white chocolate and decorated with sugar eyes and our mummy is dipped in our milk chocolate. 5 nutter butters are included in our clear gift box".

I was a little hesitant as I am not a huge peanut butter candy fan but when they arrived, they were so cute and in such a pretty presentation, I was delighted at first glance. When I tasted first a chocolate "mummy", I was happily surprised because it was crispy but not really in a cookie way but more like a Butter Finger type shredded crisp if you know what I mean. The covering of chocolate was milky smooth and the whole thing together was really delicious. I ate the whole thing after taking the picture below because I knew if I didn't take it at this point, there would be nothing to show. I am saving the other 4 little guys and trying to ration myself to one a day but we shall see how that goes.
I think Chocolate.com is a great discovery (as I hadn't been here before) and I love all the things I tasted and see on their site. Some of the holiday gifts are so lovely, I don't know where to begin. I know you will enjoy checking them all out.  Be sure an look at the section "Shop by Confection" as they have more than just candy. It includes Brownies, Cakes, Cookies, Fudge and more as well as all the chocolates.
 
 
GIVEAWAY
 

THANK YOU TO MICHAEL AND ALL THE
WONDERFUL PEOPLE AT CHOCOLATE.COM
AND THEIR ASSOCIATES, I HAVE ONE
$25 GIFT CERTIFICATE TO SPEND AT
CHOCOLATE.COM ON ANY YUMMY THING
YOU WOULD LIKE TO HAVE!
 
--U.S. RESIDENTS ONLY
--NO P. O. BOXES
---INCLUDE YOUR EMAIL ADDRESS
IN CASE YOU WIN!
--ALL COMMENTS MUST BE SEPARATE TO
COUNT AS MORE THAN ONE!

HOW TO ENTER:

+1 ENTRY:
GO TO THE CHOCOLATE.COM WEBSITE HERE AND LOOK AROUND AND COME BACK AND TELL ME WHAT YOU SAW THAT YOU WOULD LOVE TO BUY FOR YOURSELF OR AS A GIFT FOR SOMEONE

+1 MORE ENTRY: GO TO CHOCOLATE.COM WEBSITE HERE AND SIGN UP FOR THEIR EMAIL NEWSLETTER AND GET YOURSELF A $5 GIFT CERTIFICATE JUST FOR DOING THAT

+1 MORE ENTRY:
COMMENT ON WHAT YOU THOUGHT ABOUT MY REVIEW (AND TASTING) ABOVE THAT WOULD MAKE YOU WANT TO WIN THIS GIFT CERTIFICATE


+1 MORE ENTRY:
BLOG OR TWEET ABOUT THIS GIVEAWAY AND COME BACK AND LEAVE A LINK THAT I CAN FOLLOW

+1 MORE ENTRY: "LIKE" CHOCOLATE.COM ON FACEBOOK HERE AND LEAVE A COMMENT ABOUT READING ABOUT THEIR WONDERFUL CANDY WEBSITE ON BOOKIN' WITH BINGO(I JUST ORDERED SOMETHING ELSE FROM THERE WITH CHOCOLATE.COM!...WILL REPORT ABOUT IT LATER)

+1 MORE ENTRY: GO TO OLDE NAPLES CHOCOLATES HERE AND COMMENT ON SOMETHING YOU FOUND INTERESTING ABOUT THIS PARTICULAR CANDY SHOP

+1 MORE ENTRY: "LIKE" OLDE NAPLES CHOCOLATES ON FACEBOOK HERE AND LEAVE A COMMENT ABOUT READING ABOUT THEIR CANDY ON BOOKIN' WITH BINGO

GIVEAWAY ENDS AT
6 PM, EST, NOVEMBER 17

GOOD LUCK!


  
WATCH FOR THE HOLIDAY GIFT BLOG HOP GIVEAWAY COMING DECEMBER 1-5! THIS IS THE KIND OF GIFT YOU WILL BE ABLE TO TRY FOR! GIFT CERTIFICATES OR CASH AT OVER 250 BLOGS FOR 5 DAYS. BE SURE AND COME START HERE WITH BOOKIN' WITH BINGO AS I WILL HAVE LINKS TO ALL THE OTHER BLOGS SO YOU CAN USE THIS AS YOUR HOME BASE! 

248 comments:

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MizVickik said...

I was really drawn in by the Halloween chocolates you chose to review. They are adorable!

MizVickik said...

I like that Olde Naples chocolates are created by hand daily from the finest natural ingredients!

Unknown said...

I like the green holiday tower of goodies yummm

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JD said...

Old Naples chocolates


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Claire said...

I like the Premium Truffle Assortment 8 Oz.

kaleidoscopequeen at gmail dot com

Tracey said...

I'd like to try the Banana Honey Caramel Truffle Bars.
traymona[at]aol.com

Tracey said...

I subscribed to the Chocolate.com newsletter.
traymona[at]aol.com

susansmoaks said...

i would love to get the Choclatique
The Holidays Boutique for my husband!

susansmoaks at gmail dot com

Tina P said...

Oh! The Champagne Chocolates sound so good!
trixie420247@yahoo.com

Anonymous said...

I love anything dark chocolate.
blcoleman@gmail.com

Gina said...

I would love to give or receive the Bakery In A Box
yummyfaerie at hotmail dot com

Gina said...

I signed up for their newsletter.
yummyfaerie at hotmail dot com

Gina said...

COMMENT ON WHAT YOU THOUGHT ABOUT MY REVIEW (AND TASTING) ABOVE THAT WOULD MAKE YOU WANT TO WIN THIS GIFT CERTIFICATE:

You mentioned how vast the variety of products were at Chocolate.com & that drew my interest.
yummyfaerie at hotmail dot com

bjerding said...

I would get the Acrylic Gift Box Filled With Truffles for my boyfriend's mom for Christmas. Thanks!

bjerding@live.com

loni broesch said...

I would like to have BITTERSWEET CRANBERRY Truffles Box Of 12

trippyjanet at hotmail dot com

Kathy P said...

id love the 4 Lb Cheesecake Sampler

Kathy P said...

your review was very descriptive and you made things sound so yummy..my mouth is watering :)

Kathy P said...

http://twitter.com/klp1965/status/4931204704894978

Kathy P said...

http://www.facebook.com/chocolatecom?v=app_4949752878#!/chocolatecom/posts/169094529780880

Kathy P said...

Olde Naples Chocolate specializes in beach themed wedding favors as well as custom and personalized wedding favors.

susan1215 said...

Milk chocolate deluxe assortment

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susan1215 said...

Like Old Naples on facebook Susan Smith

Laura H. said...

Thanks for the "delicious" giveaway! I would love to try the Milk Chocolate Butter Caramels!!!

BornajhawkATaolDOTcom

Laura H. said...

Signed up for the Chocolate.com newsletter.

BornajhawkATaolDOTcom

Laura H. said...

I like the fact that you can "shop by" the different types of chocolates which allows you to buy for a particular individual's taste buds.

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Laura H. said...

Tweeted giveaway: http://twitter.com/#!/MamaHendo3/status/4975470747590656

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Laura H. said...

"Liked" Chocolate.com on FB and left comment: http://www.facebook.com/chocolatecom?v=app_4949752878#!/chocolatecom/posts/169127939777539

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Laura H. said...

Not only is Old Naples Chocolates a small, family-owned business for over 23 years but it looks like (from the picture) that it's run by women too! :-)

BornajhawkATaolDOTcom

Laura H. said...

"Liked" Old Naples Chocolates on FB and left comment: http://www.facebook.com/chocolatecom?v=app_4949752878#!/OldeNaplesChocolate/posts/462334942376

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Kellie Conklin said...

Oh, this site is wonderful! I would love the Sea Salt Caramel Collection! I would have to eat it but I would def share with my family! thanks for the giveaway!
kconklin1028@gmail.com

Kellie Conklin said...

I signed up for their newsletter, thanks!
Kconklin1028@gmail.com

Kellie Conklin said...

I think your review was great! I love how you explained the layout of the site which helped me search and how great you made all the products seem! With your detailed descriptions how could I not want to try this site! Thanks!
kconklin1028@gmail.com

lyndseyluvsjj said...

I think the Bittersweet Truffles
sound wonderful!

lyndsey.rullman at hotmail dot com

lyndseyluvsjj said...

I liked Chocolate.com on fb and left them a message stating you sent me.

Pamela S said...

I would pick several of the small individually wrapped Christmas treats. Such as Christmas Decorated Chocolate Oreo Cookies, Snowman Krispie Pops, and Evergreen Trees. They'd be so cute in my kids Christmas stockings!! Thanks so much! pamelashockley(AT)aol(DOT)com

Pamela S said...

I enjoyed your review, and since I'm a visual person I think the photos really helped me want the product. Thanks so much! pamelashockley(AT)aol(DOT)com

Grace Bowles said...

I think if I won the gift certificate I would want the Christopher Michael Chocolates, they look beautiful and sound delicious!

Grace Bowles said...

I subscribed via email.

Grace Bowles said...

I think the Toffee Crunch Bars dipped in chocolate from the Old Naples Chocolate shop sound devine!

cman said...

Harbor Sweets Grand 100 Piece Gift Assortments.
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cman said...

Old Naples has seashell chocolates!
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cman said...

Your review had me at 'dark chocolate' :)
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cman said...

I signed up for the chocolate.com newsletter.
cmanventuresinc(at)gmail(dot)com

/\Heather/\ said...

For myself, I'd start out with the 4pc Mini BigMouth Gift Box. Looks so good!
heatherpooh (hotmail)

Alison A / tripsma at gmail dot com said...

I'd choose the Ghirardelli Galore for my best friend, who loves chocolate. :)

Thanks! tripsma at gmail dot com

Alison A / tripsma at gmail dot com said...

I signed up for their email newsletter. :)

Thanks! tripsma at gmail dot com

07violet said...

I'd get some truffles, it would take a while to decide as they have so many and I love truffles

alterna7 at hotmail dot com

07violet said...

I signed up for their newsletters

alterna7 at hotmail dot com

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