As the nights draw in, and Christmas is no longer in the distant future, many of us are beginning to think of gift ideas for a number of different people. A safe bet for all Christmas shoppers are chocolate Christmas gifts, as most people love it in its various forms: dark, white, milk, or mixed with nuts and berries. It’s likely there’s an appropriate chocolate gift for everyone on your list, and with a personal touch it could be really special. Here are some ideas of the various twists you could add...
Homemade treats...
If you’re a dab hand in the kitchen, or an enthusiastic beginner, Christmas is the perfect time to use your talents to make a personalised gift. There are so many possibilities for homemade Christmas gifts - chocolate cookies, brownies, homemade truffles or other chocolaty treats are superb for friends and family. Check out Hotel Chocolat for luxury chocolate cooking ingredients and an archive of chocolate cuisine ideas. Go the extra mile and wrap your gifts in a themed tin or gift bag and lavish them with festive paper and ribbon!
Luxury indulgence...
If you looking to spoil someone you need to find the most exquisite, indulgent chocolate from the finest chocolatier. Not all chocolate is equal, 95% is made from bulk cocoa, whereas the really good stuff - just 5%, comes from rare fine cocoa. Hotel Chocolat is one of a select few chocolatiers that make single-origin chocolate from the fine cocoa grown on its own Caribbean cocoa estate. See their new Christmas range for truffles, milk and dark selections, chocolate wreaths, Christmas crackers and festive stocking-fillers at a range of prices.
Give it the personal touch...
People can feel that giving chocolate as a Christmas gift can seem too easy or impersonal, but personalising the treat can make it extra special. If you know a chocoholic’s favourite type or brand, wrap it in a fetching box or paper to make a perfect, personal gift. Add to the present by combining chocolates with another gift to add another element. For example, combine liquor-filled chocolates with a bottle of a favourite tipple for a generous Christmas gift.
Novelty festive shapes...
Kids love chocolate at Christmas, and often expect to stuff their faces with it! Homemade treats can be shaped into all manner of festive characters - peanut-butter-filled Santa Clauses for instance... For festive gifts in high quality milk chocolate check out Hotel Chocolat for an inspiring selection of Santas, reindeers, and snowmen. Many chocolatiers create a variety of Christmas-themed novelty products so you’re bound to be able to find an appropriate gift for anyone you wish to treat.
Whatever form your chocolate gift takes, with some thought, maybe a little time spent in the kitchen, or a personal touch, it can be a true gift from the heart - sure to warm the hearts of your family and friends!
