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 03:28 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 03:37 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 03:38 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 03:43 PM
I think chocolate just makes a day better. I know it makes my day nicer!!!
Posted by: Patti Chesky | February 03, 2009 at 04:40 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 05:07 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 05:36 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 05:36 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 06:00 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 06:08 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 06:34 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 06:43 PM
Chocolate always makes me smile and makes my day better. Thank you for the giveaway.
Posted by: MaureenC | February 03, 2009 at 06:57 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 07:15 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 07:59 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 08:06 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 08:13 PM
I follow on twitter
Posted by: Carolyn G | February 03, 2009 at 08:15 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 08:29 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 08:30 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 08:32 PM
Yumm!
Chocolate is a smile in a wrapper.
Posted by: georgette bradley | February 03, 2009 at 08:52 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 09:06 PM
I love chocolate because it is awesome! Anything chocolate is good for me! :)
Posted by: Kristin O | February 03, 2009 at 09:27 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 09:29 PM
What a sweet give-a-away! I have tasted those Lake Champlain chocolates and they are the best! Especially the chocolate caramels.
I love chocolate because it makes me feel good and when I feel good I am happy and when I am happy my family is happy too!
Posted by: Liliana | February 03, 2009 at 09:35 PM
I love chocolate. Especially when I'm at work and having a stressed out day!
Posted by: Kristin | February 03, 2009 at 09:46 PM
I love chocolate because the minute it's in my mouth I am at peace! It's the most crave-worthy food I know. That chocolate frog is the cutest!!
Posted by: Jill | February 03, 2009 at 10:03 PM
I love, love, love, chocolate. I have not been able to eat it for over a year now. I was diagnosed with acid reflux in January 2008. They gave me some perscription pills that were suppose to make it all better....BALONEY....so they gave me another pill, that didn't work either....on to another pill...no luck there either. After months 8 months of being sick all the time I decided to take things into my own hands. Here is what I did.
Started eating healthier, that helped but didn't cure it. One day I decided to try an over the counter medicine. I bought Pepsid, it helped but barely so then I tried Zantac...Eureka!!!! It worked!!!! I now am like a drunk who fell off the wagon. I eat a good healthy meal of salads, protein, fruit and nuts.....then look out!!! Don't get in my way of the CHOCOLATE!!!
Posted by: Terry | February 03, 2009 at 10:29 PM
I love chocolate. All kinds of chocolate, but especially free chocolate. Chocolate is the sort of treat that cheers me up, and I love to share it . :D
Posted by: Matt | February 03, 2009 at 10:30 PM
Thank you so much for doing this, this is incredible! I love love love chocolate, because it soothes the soul, is chemically proven to be healthy for you :) and hits the spot.
That frog is perfect, btw.
Please enter me for the giveaway!
Posted by: Rebeka | February 03, 2009 at 10:34 PM
I love chocolate because it's chocolate, duh! ;)
And you should totally pick me because February 6th is my birthday!! ;)
Posted by: Amanda | February 03, 2009 at 10:56 PM
Meplease! I've never had a Lake Champlain Chocolate, being in Dallas- but they look fantastic. :)
Posted by: Andria | February 03, 2009 at 11:21 PM
When I'm not playing with words for Suite101, or the countless other sites I write for, I like to play on my bike. Chocolate = rocket fuel for this amateur athlete!
Posted by: Lynn Smythe | February 03, 2009 at 11:44 PM
Chocolate is an instant mood lift. It can be combined with so many other flavors. I hear someone talk about chocolate and I have to have some!
Posted by: Melanie @ MelADramatic Mommy | February 04, 2009 at 02:34 AM
Traveling on a bus from NYC to Boston today, it was chocolate that saved me. As is often the case...
I've had these chocolates once or twice when in the mid-west, loved them.
Fingers crossed...
Posted by: Jacqueline Church | February 04, 2009 at 03:17 AM
I love chocolate, my hubby thinks i only know one thing and that is chocolate.
Posted by: Happy Cook | February 04, 2009 at 05:05 AM
Yummy! This looks so delicious! Thanks for sharing!
Shawn K.
Posted by: Shawn K. | February 04, 2009 at 07:07 AM
Why I love chocolate, there is nothing like a piece of chocolate , the creamy goodness melting on your tongue. Even on a bad day it can make you feel better, and sometimes the packaging contributes to the effect as it is with the chocolates you are giving away. Right away you heart pitter patters at the lovely colors.
Thanks for all the recipes, I'm like Paula Dean bring on the butter.
Donna Coffman
Posted by: Donna Coffman | February 04, 2009 at 07:14 AM
these are absolutely some of the yummiest chocolates around! I live in NH and am able to get them here sometimes. They are worth their calories in gold! What a great give away--I hope I win!
Posted by: KathyC | February 04, 2009 at 07:35 AM
MMmmmmm.... Chocolate... It's a girl's best friend!!! Plus it's healthy for you!!! :O) Nancy P...
Posted by: Nancy P | February 04, 2009 at 08:45 AM
Those chocolates look scrumptious! I love chocolate because of the way it feels in your mouth -- smooth and creamy!
Posted by: tiffany | February 04, 2009 at 08:48 AM
I love chocolate because it is a little special treat meant just for me. For that one delicious momentary second, I feel special, rich, and very lucky! It is just so decadent, but obtainable!
Posted by: carolina | February 04, 2009 at 08:53 AM
Yummy! =)
Posted by: AnneJisca | February 04, 2009 at 09:22 AM
I LOVE chocolate...makes you feel all warm and fuzzy :) Off to twitter~!
Posted by: Carey | February 04, 2009 at 09:24 AM
I sent Lake Champlain chocolates to my grandma last year for Mother's Day and she was blown away by their goodness. Can never go wrong with chocolate.
Posted by: Shari | February 04, 2009 at 09:27 AM
I'm a friend of Erika's. Sign me up!! :)
Posted by: Brenda | February 04, 2009 at 09:38 AM
why i love chocolate - let me count the ways.....oh! i can't count that high! i think chocolate is such a decadent indulgence. It soothes us, it invigorates us..it's the all around perfect food!!! :^) thanks for the opportunity to win some!
Posted by: sarita | February 04, 2009 at 10:06 AM
give me chocolate or give me death. Can't live without it.
Posted by: susan in FL | February 04, 2009 at 10:29 AM
Who does not love chocolate. The chocolate frog is so cute
Posted by: leana | February 04, 2009 at 10:43 AM