Father's Day Chocolate Gifts

What to give Dad for Father's Day? What a dilemma. There are so many cool chocolate items available that Dad will love. Of course, you can always get out the mixer and bake a chocolate cake!

Several different companies make molded novelty chocolate. Chocolate Vault offers a 6 piece tool set that is fun and creative! They also offer some nice looking chocolate ties. Does your father still wear ties? In addition there are Beer Mug chocolate lollies and lots of individual bars that say World's Greatest Dad, etc. If Dad has a hobby, you have more choices such as fishing, tools, computers, and money! Dad can't have enough money, can he, or enough chocolate?

Totally Chocolate has lots of fabulous molded chocolates. I've tasted their delicious Belgian milk and dark chocolate. Their chocolates are exquisitely engraved and molded and very reasonable. I love their package of chocolate golf balls--white chocolate, milk chocolate and dark chocolate. Located in Blaine, WA, they ship all over the U.S. I especially enjoyed their Bite Back at the IRS chocolate bars. They have ready to ship favorite designs, and they'll do custom designs, as well.

And, of course, you can always give Dad a great box of truffles! So many wonderful chocolatiers out there.

My father wasn't much of a chocolate lover, but I loved him all the same. He passed away 15 years ago, but it seems like only yesterday. He encouraged and supported me throughout my varying careers and educational pursuits, and he always told me I could accomplish anything and succeed in whatever I tried.

One thing we shared in common was our love of mysteries. I'm the Editor of the Mystery Readers Journal and I also blog at Mystery Fanfare. Over the years my taste in mysteries has changed. I read more hardboiled, dark mysteries now like my father always did. You can't imagine how many times I finish a book, and I say to myself, "I have to send this to Dad. He'll love it." My father engendered a love of mysteries in me through his collection of mystery novels and Ellery Queen Magazines.

So if Chocolate is not on Dad's Menu this Father's Day, how about giving him a mystery set during Father's Day--or a crime fiction novel about Fathers and Sons or Fathers and Daughters? Here's a list: 
Father's Day Mysteries.

Father's Day Chocolate Gifts: Chocolate Tools, Ties, and More!

What to give Dad for Father's Day? What a dilemma. There are so many cool chocolate items available that Dad will love. Of course, you can always get out the mixer and bake a chocolate cake!

Several different companies make molded novelty chocolate. Chocolate Vault offers a 6 piece tool set that is fun and creative! They also offer some nice looking chocolate ties. Does your father still wear ties? In addition there are Beer Mug chocolate lollies and lots of individual bars that say World's Greatest Dad, etc. If Dad has a hobby, you have more choices such as fishing, tools, computers, and money! Dad can't have enough money, can he, or enough chocolate?

Totally Chocolate has lots of fabulous molded chocolates. I've tasted their delicious Belgian milk and dark chocolate. Their chocolates are exquisitely engraved and molded and very reasonable. I love their package of chocolate golf balls--white chocolate, milk chocolate and dark chocolate. Located in Blaine, WA, they ship all over the U.S. I especially enjoyed their Bite Back at the IRS chocolate bars. They have ready to ship favorite designs, and they'll do custom designs, as well.

My father wasn't much of a chocolate lover, but I loved him all the same. He passed away 13 years ago, but it seems like only yesterday. He encouraged and supported me throughout my varying careers and educational pursuits, and he always told me I could accomplish anything and succeed in whatever I tried.

One thing we shared in common was our love of mysteries. I'm the Editor of the Mystery Readers Journal and I also blog at Mystery Fanfare. Over the years my taste in mysteries has changed. I read more hardboiled, dark mysteries now like my father always did. You can't imagine how many times I finish a book, and I say to myself, "I have to send this to Dad. He'll love it." My father engendered a love of mysteries in me through his collection of mystery novels and Ellery Queen Magazines.

List of Father's Day Mysteries

Valentine's Day Chocolate Gifts

Galaxy Desserts: Chocolate Satisfaction Mousse Cake

I think Chocolate is the most appropriate gift to give on Valentine's Day. You can make homemade chocolate gifts such as:

Chocolate Cherry Truffles 
Valentine's Day Chocolate Heart Shaped Truffles
Chocolate Covered Strawberries
Chocolate Souffles
Chocolate Marshmallow Hearts

Or you can Buy:
Truffles and Candy: Check out your local chocolatier.
Heart Shaped Chocolate Cakes, Cookies, Brownies: Check out your local Bakery or Specialty Supermarket 

I'm lucky I live in the San Francisco Bay Area because there are so many wonderful chocolate shops and bakeries.

Williams Sonoma, besides having lots of choices for Valentine's Day gifts such as heart shaped cookie cutters, molds, pans, and more, has some great chocolate products. Here are two of my favorites.

S'mores Hugs and Kisses from Williams Sonoma
Created by hand at Two Hearts Bakery in San Francisco, S’mores are made by hand. Graham crackers are baked with a touch of wildflower honey and Saigon cinnamon. Hand-cut marshmallow is made with Nielsen-Massey Madagascar Bourbon vanilla. Dipped in Guittard milk or dark couverture chocolate. Packaged in a gift box tied with red ribbon. A Williams-Sonoma exclusive.

Red Velvet Cake from Williams Sonoma
Heart-shaped version of the classic red velvet cake combines two  layers of rich, fudgy devil’s food cake with fluffy vanilla buttercream frosting. From the Perfect Endings vintage cake collection, it is made using premium ingredients, following an old family recipe.  8" diam., 2" high. A Williams Sonoma exclusive. (might be too late since you can't buy this at the store, but if it's still available, it's really yummy)

Have a wonderful Valentine's Day!  What chocolate treats are you giving or having?