Lake Champlain Chocolates
My good buddy and chocoholic friend, Leann from Lake Champlain Chocolates in Burlington Vermont, is the #1 sponsor of my first giveaway this month! Lake Champlain Chocolates has always been my favorite. Not just because we lived in Vermont for 10 years, but because I truly believe they make the best gourmet chocolate in the world. I really should have bought stock in this company way back when, because I would be rich by now! I know, I eat enough of it!
Who Is Lake Champlain Chocolates?
You can read all about them in an article I did for Suite101, surprisingly called Lake Champlain Chocolates! Another one titled Corporate Gift Baskets, and finally a blog post about a giveaway LCC was doing themselves at Christmas. This will give you some background on who they are, and why I have a love affair going on with Lake Champlain Chocolates! Yes, John knows all about my addiction and he's forgiving!
The Grand Valentine Chocolate Heart
Because February is the "Love Month", Leann and I decided that The Grand Valentine Chocolate Heart would be the best giveaway ever, and just in time for Valentine's Day! The 22 piece keepsake Heart Shaped Box of Chocolates is the romantic spirit of Valentine's Day filled with sumptuous chocolates. This is no skimpy box of chocolates, and at a retail price of $39.50, it is sure to get you somewhere *wink, wink* on Valentine's Day! Take a look at the rest of their line. You'll be sure to drool over all that they have to offer. While you're there, take a peek at Leann's Chocolate Blog. She has lots of cool stuff going on at her place too!
Leann says the Grand Valentine Chocolate Heart includes an assortment of:
- Luscious Chocolate Truffles
- Caramel Hearts
- Raspberry Creams
- Maple Crunch (maple syrup toffee and buttercrunch)
- Evergreen Mint
- Chocolate Hearts
- Dark Mint Crunch Squares
How To Enter the Give Away
This is what to do to enter the giveaway. Leave a comment on this post only (I'll be having lots more giveaways this month, so it's important to keep them all separate). Tell me why you love chocolate so much! Then, tell all your friends. Tweet about it on Twitter. Better yet, Follow me on Twitter! Add a link on your Facebook page. Whatever it takes! I want the world to know Lake Champlain Chocolates is the best! Tell your guy friends about this giveaway too. It's not just a chic thing! The lucky guy that wins this prize for his sweety, could be the lucky guy...if you know what I mean???
RULES:
The rules are simple. US & Canada entries only. I'll use Mr. Random Generator to pick the winner this Friday, February 6th, 2009, midnight EST. I'll email the winner and post it here too. I'll get your mailing address and Lake Champlain Chocolates will drop ship the Grand Valentine Chocolate Heart directly to your door! You'll have it in time for Valentines Day! Simple, right?
Stay Tuned For More Giveaways
Keep your eyes glued to this blog. Bookmark it in your favorites. I have a LOT of things to give away this month, and things will go quickly. I've never done something on this scale before. But Hey, it's my 1st Birthday, I'm allowed some fun!
Photos, courtesy of Lake Champlain Chocolates
Oh, my this looks lovely!!! That frog is so adorable!!! Chocolate is one of those things that can just make you feel better. That is a good thing! That's what I really like about it!
Posted by: Jingle | February 03, 2009 at 12:28 PM
These sound yummy! They were the snack of the day on Rachel Ray last week! sign me up!!
Posted by: Allison | February 03, 2009 at 12:37 PM
That frog is too cute! Reminds me of my 3yr old w/ those crossed arms! lol
Congrats on having such a great blog and thanks for sharing!!
~Lana B~
Posted by: ~Lana B~ | February 03, 2009 at 12:38 PM
I love chocolate because it's delicious and so versatile - it goes with so many other flavours that you can never get tired of it. Also, Jingle is right that it can just make you feel better.
Posted by: ikkinlala | February 03, 2009 at 12:43 PM
I think chocolate just makes a day better. I know it makes my day nicer!!!
Posted by: Patti Chesky | February 03, 2009 at 01:40 PM
I love chocolate for the way good dark chocolate melts in my mouth and how you can just savor every awesome bite!
Posted by: Roxane | February 03, 2009 at 02:07 PM
I love chocolate for the taste and texture. Nothing compares to it (saying that carob is a substitute is ridiculous, I think!), and it melts into warm, creamy goodness.
Posted by: Madam Chow | February 03, 2009 at 02:36 PM
Wow, look at all the folks interested! You said to leave a comment telling why I love chocolate so much. Oops...I don't 'do chocolate'; but, I'm commenting for Jack...who is definitely a chocoholic! He would LOVE this for Valentine's Day (or any of the other 364 days of the year)! Thanks for offering this.
Posted by: Betty | February 03, 2009 at 02:36 PM
why do i love chocolate? cause i'm human. hahaha! ok that was cheesy. :) thank you for the giveaway though - how generous of you!
Posted by: Pearl | February 03, 2009 at 03:00 PM
chocolate is the food of the gods. But PLEASE do NOT pretend that hard candy flavored with chocolate is chocolate. It must be smooth and creamy.
Posted by: susan in FL | February 03, 2009 at 03:08 PM
OH MY GOODNESS........these chocolates look absolutely sinful!!! I think I must have them.....I love chocolate because it is good for the body & soul.....and I said so!!! Thanks for the opportunity to win these wonderful treats!!
Posted by: k.m. | February 03, 2009 at 03:34 PM
Oh, why do I love chocolate so? Because of the antioxidants. OK, not really...because it's just down right DELICIOUS! :) Thanks for this fantastic chocolatey give-away!
Posted by: Mary H. | February 03, 2009 at 03:43 PM
Chocolate always makes me smile and makes my day better. Thank you for the giveaway.
Posted by: MaureenC | February 03, 2009 at 03:57 PM
Does being your daughter disqualify me? I hope not. I love chocolate so much because of you! You worked in a candy store and we always had candy around the house, when I was little. I remember you having the filling for chocolate peanut butter cups and eating that, before you got up in the morning! Now I like to make it and munch on it with a chocolate bar! And Lake Champlain Chocolates ARE the best in the world! Their "figaro" pralines are the best ever!
Posted by: Kerri aka Slip, Stitch & Stab | February 03, 2009 at 04:15 PM
Having spent 23 years of my life living in Vermont, I can attest to how wonderful Lake Champlain Chocolates are! This little frog is the cutest! Thanks for offering such a great contest.
Posted by: The Gourmet Girl | February 03, 2009 at 04:59 PM
Not in the US/Canada Donna...but still love chocolates. I think they give you an instant 'perk-up'! Now that's quite some box of chocs; sorry the RIG picked me up so far away here the last time, but I have my sis's adress in the US just in case I get lucky again. Happy 1st birthday in advance too. You got a lovely blog here!
Posted by: deeba | February 03, 2009 at 05:06 PM
I don't know why I love chcoclate but I do. It's just so darn good!!
Posted by: Carolyn G | February 03, 2009 at 05:13 PM
I follow on twitter
Posted by: Carolyn G | February 03, 2009 at 05:15 PM
I follow you on Twitter (as of just now). I love chocolate .. makes my brain say, "I'm so happy." It's also one of the most delicious foods on the planet!
Posted by: Liz | February 03, 2009 at 05:29 PM
I love the idea of a chocolate frog price who at a warm kiss turns into something delicious. I also love chocolate in general for it's wonderful therapeutic benefits - there's nothing like a good endorphin rush every now and again - and the idea of a maple toffee crunch sounds divine :)
Posted by: Niya | February 03, 2009 at 05:30 PM
There's nothing like opening up a box or bar of chocolate and taking in its glossy, smooth surface, the fragrance of the cocoa beans, and the rich creamy texture as it melts on your tongue. That is why I love chocolate, and why I'd love to win this box of it.
Posted by: Sarah | February 03, 2009 at 05:32 PM
Yumm!
Chocolate is a smile in a wrapper.
Posted by: georgette bradley | February 03, 2009 at 05:52 PM
Mmmmm, what yummy looking chocolates! One of the few things that could be better than a well-mixed cocktail. Well, OK, maybe not better. How about better than most well-mixed cocktails? I really need the chocolates to do a side-by-side taste test....
Posted by: Angie | February 03, 2009 at 06:06 PM
I love chocolate because it is awesome! Anything chocolate is good for me! :)
Posted by: Kristin O | February 03, 2009 at 06:27 PM
I love Lake Champlain Chocolates! I'm lucky enough to live fairly close to their Stowe/Waterbury store and frequently induldge in their organic truffles...so melty and good!
Posted by: Liz | February 03, 2009 at 06:29 PM