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Chocolats Favoris: Your New Obsession

December 15, 2017 By Lena 39 Comments

Last year, after catching up with a long-distance friend, she slipped something in my handbag as we parted ways.

“Try this,” she said. “It’s my very favourite chocolate from Quebec.”

At the time, I hadn’t heard of Chocolats Favoris – but, being a bona fide chocoholic, of course I accepted the treat with gratitude.

It was the birth of an obsession.

Friends, I want to introduce you to my very favourite brand of chocolatey confections. Chocolats Favoris is a Quebec-based brand – soon to expand further into Ontario! – that has reinvented the traditional concept of a chocolate shop.

Why do I love them so much? Let me count the ways.

1. They’re pretty – almost too pretty to eat. (I said “almost”.) Everything from the whimsical, dreamy packaging to the artistically masterful fine chocolates lures you in. You’ve heard the adage “like a kid in a candy store”… at Chocolats Favoris, you’ll feel like an Instagrammer in a confectionary paradise.
2. They’re devastatingly delicious. I’ve often joked with my husband that death by chocolate would only be acceptable if the sweet treat was from Chocolats Favoris. Their fine chocolates are concocted by master chocolatiers and made with care. Their packaged fondue – both easy to prepare and irresistibly delicious – makes the perfect dessert or gift.

And who can forget about their chocolate bars? Available in inspiring flavours such as Hazelnut Praline, Raspberry Burst, Maple Vanilla, Creamy Coffee and many more, you’ll have a hard time picking a favourite. My advice? Try them all. …

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Filed Under: Food Tagged With: chocolate, chocolats favoris, confections, holiday baking

This Holiday Season, Don’t Forget to Say Thank You

December 15, 2014 By Lena

Be honest: How often do you say thank you to the special people in your life?

The truth is, it’s quite easy to take people for granted, especially the ones we depend on from day-to-day. Fortunately, there are always simple ways to show gratitude, including (my favourite)… the gift of chocolate! And no one knows this better than HERSHEY’S.

Just in time for the holidays, HERSHEY’S has created the Thank You Store. Located at 473 Queen St. West (Queen & Spadina) in Toronto, the store will be open from December 19th – 21st and will give away FREE chocolate to store visitors. The only ask: gift the chocolate to a special person who deserves a sweet “Thank You!” And for those thoughtful enough to pop by, you can indulge in complimentary hot chocolate (and a break from the cold winter air).

Not in the Greater Toronto Area? HERSHEY’S hasn’t forgotten about you! HERSHEY’S wants to help you say “Thank You” – with the #HersheysThankYou Twitter Party!
Hersheys graphic v2Join us this Thursday, December 18th at 1PM EST as we thank those special people who have made our 2014 a little brighter. Of course, a fabulous Twitter Party celebrating friends, loved ones and all things chocolate wouldn’t be complete without fantastic prizes! Up for grabs, six (6) prizes valued at $50.00, and a Grand Prize valued at $250.00!

RSVP below to join the fun, and see you on Thursday afternoon! …

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Filed Under: Contests Tagged With: #Hersheysthankyou, chocolate, holiday gifting, Twitter Party

Kinder & Madagascar 3: It’s a Pretty Big Deal

June 20, 2012 By Lena

I’m normally not on the outside looking in when it comes to PBD’s, but in this case, my little ones are “a little too little” to fully appreciate the hype. Nevertheless, I have been assured: Kinder + Madagascar 3 is a Pretty. Big. Deal.

Probably with good reason: Madagascar 3: Europe’s Most Wanted was released on June 8th to MUCH fanfare and hoopla. From the previews, I’m not even sure I could resist the madcap crew of Alex, Marty, Melman, Gloria and, of course, those crafty little penguins.

So what could be better than the movie? Madagascar 3 with Kinder chocolate, of course!
Look for specially-marked box of 3 Kinder Surprise Eggs: 2 in 3 eggs is guaranteed to have a Madagascar 3 toy inside! You can collect all 14 (including an über awesome train set) to make special treat time even more AWESOME.

As excited as I am to see the new movie, I must admit that getting both boys to sit down and pay attention is a bit of a struggle. It seems that they’d rather play than sit still – which is a bit frustrating at the moment (I rarely get a second to myself!) but I’m sure I’ll appreciate the trait more as they grow. I’m not raising couch potatoes, that’s for sure :)

The good news? They can crack open a Kinder Surprise Egg, and have a blast playing with their new Madagascar 3 toys. Now THAT’s quality play time I’ll endorse!

(You can now follow Kinder Canada on Twitter. And don’t forget to visit the Kinder Canada website for product and parenting information.)

I’m part of the KINDER Mom program and I receive special perks as part of my affiliation with this group.
As with every post that I write, the opinions on this blog are my own.

Filed Under: Family Tagged With: chocolate, Kinder Canada, Madagascar 3, special edition

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