Valentine's Day gifts for Foodies

Sweet Treats

Noshy

Homemade cookies just make the world a little bit better. Giving a gift tin of fresh cookies every three, six or 12 months is a great way to show your love and the folks at Noshy Box do it right.  You can also just order some of your favorite variety as a one off, but the recurring option is a sweet thought.  There are four flavor options including Classic, Chocolate Lovers, Bakers Choice and even a Gluten free variety.  They are all delightfully decadent, but the Cardamom Molasses are in the top five best cookies I ever had in my life.  They were chewy, with just the right amount of spice and are just so good. Get your Noshy Box here.

Ice Chips Candy

Show someone your love by giving candy that not only tastes great, but is actually good for your teeth because they are made with Xylitol.  Ice Chips were featured on Shark Tank and come in 20 flavors from fruit flavors, to cinnamon and licorice and more in great little tins. These candies are fun to eat as they don’t look like candy.  Order some Ice Chips here.

Full Moon Bar-B-Oue Half Moon Cookie Tins

Alabama has never been sweeter than this fresh tin of crunchy Half Moon chocolate chip pecan cookies that are dipped in rich milk chocolate from Full Moon Bar-B-Oue.  These cookies are featured on the Alabama Tourism Department’s list of “100 Dishes to Eat in Alabama Before You Die.” Bring a little Southern sweetness to your sweetie by getting a tin of Full Moon Bar-B-Oue’s Half Moon Cookies here.

MarshmallowMBA

Artisanal marshmallows are sure to make friends, colleagues and loved ones happy and the best on the market come from MarshmallowMBA.  These treats come in dozens of flavors, and there are many pink, white and red options to get into the holiday spirit  Their boozy varieties remain popular, but if you want to try something truly unique, try their fresh Italian Creams. Check them out here.

Gimbals Fine Candies

When it comes to Valentine’s Day candies, sometimes you need a mix of red, white and pink to make you smile.  Gimbals Fine Candies has a tasty bag chock full of yummy cherry flavored jelly beans and assorted festive shapes and flavors who want to celebrate the holiday without any subtlety. These are a thoughtful treat for the cherry flavor fan in your life.  They may be found here.

Lehi Valley Trading Company

In order to get in a festive mood, you may want to pick up some delicious treats to share with friends or colleagues and the trays found at Lehi Valley Trading Company fit the bill perfectly.  Whether you want a Code Red—a tray with Swedish Fish, cinnamon bears and other red favorites, some Red Chocolate Cherries, some pink Strawberry Yogurt Covered Raisins, or a chocolaty Midnight Mix, you can find what you are craving at this versatile snack company.  You can find Snacksonville here.

Cookie Cups

Who would have thought a cookie could be reinvented into something new and equally delicious?  Cookie Cups look like mini cupcakes, come in nine delicious flavors and are made with the best ingredients are a creative treat option for your friends, colleagues and loved ones. The Strawberry Shortcake Cookie Cups are particularly tasty, though they all are very good.  You can order your set here.

SweeTARTS

Sometimes a holiday isn’t a holiday without a favorite candy staple.  SweeTARTS Hearts and SweeTARTS Soft & Chewy Ropes are a necessity for those who want to keep the tradition going.  And, or those who are unfamiliar with these sweet and sour staples, it is time to give them a try.  SweeTARTS may be found at Target, Walmart, Amazon and other stores.

Otis Spunkmeyer

Sometimes something as simple as a delicious snack cake can make someone feel special on Valentine’s Day.  Otis Spunkmeyer comes in a variety of flavors to suit all sweet teeth including Iced Lemon Loaf Cake, Vanilla Crème Cake, Frosted Chocolate Creme Cake with Caramel, Mini Chocolate Cookies, and more. These items come from the “No Funky Stuff” line which means these treats have no artificial flavors or colors, high fructose corn syrup, or partially hydrogenated oils. These yummy and convenient items can be found at many stores and online, or you can use their locator to find them here.

Hi-Chew

Japanese fruity chewy candy is sure to please for Valentine’s Day, and the Cherry Berry Mix from Hi-Chew comes in festive red and pink colors and packaging.  These candies are tasty, affordable, easy to find, but are a little different that other candy options out there.  People like these so much that fights may break out if you don’t have enough. You can find where to buy your Hi-Chews here.

Savannah Bee Whipped Chocolate Honey

Honey and chocolate go very well together.  Savannah Bee Whipped Chocolate Honey is made of a blend of 100% pure honey and organic cocoa powder. This is creamy, smooth, and spreadable, and tops ice cream and bread, but it is also yummy out of the container.  Savannah Bee also offers a variety of gourmet artisanal honeys and honey-based products, using only the best ingredients. Get yourself a jar here.

Peggy Jean’s Pies

Now pie is usually a welcome treat, but when you put a delicious pie into a Mason Jar, you have something really special.  Peggy Jean’s Pies are delicious. They come in fruit and nut varieties and you can mix-and-match to your heart’s content, though the Chocolate Bourbon Pecan may be the best. The jars come well-packaged with adorable little forks. These can even be frozen and reheated to be enjoyed later.  Give your sweetie the gift of pie with Peggy Jean’s Pies that may be found here.

Robert Lambert Chocolate Sauce

Chocolate sauce is a necessity for Valentine’s Day.  The rich flavors blend so well with ice cream or on other baked treats, but they taste great right out of the jar.  Robert Lambert’s chocolate sauces are among the best out there.  They come in many varieties including Hot Ginger Caramel Sauce and Extreme Vanilla Bean, Coconut Dark Chocolate, Malted Milk, Four Orange Chocolate.  Splurge on some fine Robert Lambert sauce and get some here.

Chuao Chocolates

Chocolate with a sense of humor is worth coming back to again and again.  Chuao Chocolatier may be known for their special Firecracker that mixes a bit of dark chocolate, some chipotle and some popping candy, but they have some special gift options just for Valentine’s Day.  There is the Love Child Bonbon Collection: dried strawberries  covered in port wine infused dark chocolate ganache, the Aphrodisiac Heart Bonbon Collection: heart-shaped treats with scrumptious flavors like Salt Butter Caramel or Rosemary Salted Caramel; and  Popping Hearts:  solid milk chocolate hearts filled with some popping candy. Get some Chuao chocolate here.

GoodPop

Frozen treats are even welcome on a cold Winter’s day.  GoodPop popsicles are all-natural and come in eight flavors, with some that you don’t see every day including an incredibly surprising Hibiscus Mint.  These are yummy on their own, but are a good ingredient for cocktails.  Find out where to buy GoodPops here.

YumEarth Candy

Lollipops and gummy bears are beloved treats to both give and receive for Valentine’s Day.  YumEarth Candy has taken some candy favorites and made them a bit healthier and a lot more natural.  These candies are naturally flavored and colored, Certified Organic and just yummy.  Both candies come in very cute Valentine’s packaging. You can buy them here.

 

Hershey’s

For some, Valentine’s Day isn’t the same without some Hershey’s favorites, and perhaps some new items from this beloved brand.  Perhaps you want to try some Hershey’s Kisses White Cookie Cupcake, Kit Kat® Miniatures Red Velvet Flavor, Hershey’s Kisses Brand Milk Chocolate Conversation Candies or Reese’s White Crème Covered Peanut Butter Hearts? Or perhaps you are seeking a more traditional gift like Hershey’s Kisses Milk Chocolate Conversation Candies RECORDABLE Heart Box Reese’s White Crème Peanut Butter 5-oz. Heart, Kisses Deluxe 18-piece Hazelnut Filled Chocolates Heart Box, Reese’s 1lb. Peanut Butter Hearts, Cadbury Royal Dark Solid Dark Chocolate, Cadbury Royal Dark Chocolate with Caramel & Sea (YUM!) or Royal Dark Chocolate with Caramel & Sea Salt Heart Box.  You can find these delicious Hershey’s products at Target, Walmart and most drug and grocery stores and here.

Enjoy Life Foods Soft-Baked Cookies

Having a bag of delicious chewy cookies can make Valentine’s Day, or any day a bit sweeter.  Enjoy Life Foods Soft-Baked Cookies offers many varieties comprised of: Chocolate Chip, Double Chocolate Brownie, and Gingerbread Spice and more, but cinnamon sugar topped favorites Snickerdoodles are the best.  These yummy treats are free from the eight most common food allergens, including milk, eggs, fish, crustacean shellfish, tree nuts, peanuts, wheat and soy. So, these are treats that most people can enjoy.  Find a store that carries Enjoy Life Foods Soft-Baked Cookies here.