I consider myself a bit of a chocolate covered popcorn expert. I’ve tried everything from Boy Scout popcorn to homemade chocolate popcorn balls. But this year I found my all-time new favorite, Popcornopolis! Although they have a number of great flavors (some of the odd people in my family prefer the savory over the sweet), by far my favorite is their signature Zebra.
Zebra Chocolate popcorn is caramel popcorn drizzled with stripes of dark chocolate and white chocolate. Normally I am not a fan of white chocolate, but there is something about this combination that makes it the absolute best popcorn I have ever tasted. I’m not even the type that gets popcorn at the movie theatre. If it doesn’t have the right kind of chocolate on it, I don’t bother. Zebra Chocolate is definitely the right kind of chocolate.
If you are more of a purist, Popcornopolis also has a Chocolate Caramel that is the same but without the white chocolate. But I really encourage you to try the Zebra, because it’s 10X better than it even sounds. They also have a Rocky Road if you like nuts (almonds in this case) in your caramel corn. The Rocky Road also has pieces of marshmallow. For a limited time, they have Candy Cane Crunch, which is dark and white chocolate infused with peppermint and a dusting of crushed candy canes. I have not tried that one yet, but it is on my list!
Lastly, they have a chocolate with peanut butter. I’m not a fan of peanut butter, so I did not even try it. I did buy a bag of it for the rest of my family and it disappeared within a day, so I am guessing that it was pretty good!
I do have to caution you about the “pickers” in the group. When you put out a bowl of this chocolate popcorn, keep an eye out for the people who immediately try to grab the big chunks of popcorn stuck together with extra chocolatey goodness. You’ll know what I mean when you dig into the bag. And if you are one of the “pickers,” make sure that you grab the bag first and pull out those big chunks before anyone else has the chance.
If you are looking for a great gift idea, Popcornopolis is the way to go. I actually buy it now every time I am entertaining groups of friends and have become kind of known for serving it. They have great coupons on their site and you can also use this code of ours DELISH20 to take 20% off any order if they are not running a better deal on their site.
Jelly Belly is branching out! Although they are best known for their jelly beans, they have been taking their candies to a new level by dipping them in chocolate. Chocolate covered jelly beans and orange slices? Watch the video review below and you will be sold!
The Jelly Belly Chocolate Dips are different flavors of jelly beans dipped in chocolate. Flavor choices are mint, coconut, orange, raspberry, strawberry, and very cherry. You can get them in individual flavor bags or the combination box seen here:
The consistency of the dipped jelly bean is a little bit like a chocolate covered raisin only with a yummy flavored jelly bean on the inside rather than a dried out grape.
You can order both chocolate dipped products from the Jelly Belly website in different combinations and sizes. You’ll get the best prices when you buy in bulk. You can find Jelly Belly coupons and deals at Sunshine Rewards.
Watch the video below to see a full review of the Jelly Belly Chocolate Dips and Dark Chocolate Orange Slices.
It’s that time of year where everyone is looking for gifts, and Chocolate Gift Baskets are perfect for many people on your list. The ideal gift basket will be some kind of reusable container with an assortment of different items in it. If you are trying to save money, skimp on the basket and focus on the quality of the items inside the basket. They can always throw away the box it comes in but they will be disappointed if the chocolate doesn’t taste good.
While you can get gift baskets just about anywhere, you will need to go to specific merchants to get chocolate gift baskets. Here are a few of my favorites:
Ghirardelli is one of the most well-known names in chocolate for a good reason. Their chocolate is of incredibly high quality but at affordable prices. Their gift baskets come in a variety of sizes and feature mainly chocolate bars of different sizes and flavors.
If you are looking for chocolate gift baskets with more variety than just candy, Gourmet Gift Baskets is a great option. Some of the items in their various baskets include red wine, chocolate covered fruits, and chocolate cookies. Plus, you can save save $10 on orders of $50 or more with code HOLIDAY10 (good through 01/31/11).
A final great place to order gift baskets is 1-800-BASKETS. They have quite a few chocolate gifts as well as many different baskets. Although they do not have a specific category for Chocolate Gift Baskets, many of their Towers include chocolate. You will find a lot of branded chocolate there including Fannie May, Cheryl’s, and Godiva. You can save money-15%- (and order a bigger basket!) with code BSKTSAVE15 (ends 12/31/10)
Wherever you decide to shop, remember that you can’t go wrong when you order a great selection of quality chocolates!
As if M&M’s were not already perfect enough, you can now get them with your favorite NFL team on them! When you go to the site, you first choose your favorite team (for me, that is the Pittsburgh Steelers, but we can all agree to disagree). Once you select your team, you will see which M&M’s will be included. The Steelers M&M mix has a white and a gold each with our emblem as well as a gold one with “Steelers” in black and a regular black one with an “m” on it. Some of the other teams actually had 4 colors of candy rather than 3.
After choosing your team, you have to decide how you want them packaged. You can get a themed 7oz bag, a dispenser with your team’s logo and 3 7oz bags, or 5 pounds in bulk.
Right now is a particularly good time to get the NFL M&M’s because they are 10% off. But that deal won’t last long, so you had better order quickly! Click here to see all of the NFL M&M’s.
We found a site with the cutest party favors, including chocolate birthday party favors! I always thought of Beau-coup as for weddings, but it turns out that they have favors for any type of party or celebration. Here are just a few that we found for birthdays.
Personalized Birthday Hershey’s Kisses
Hershey’s chocolate is as decadent now as it was 100 years ago. Our personalized birthday Hershey’s chocolate collection features dozens of fun designs for any type of birthday party. Find one that suits your style and customize with your own text
Mini Monogrammed Brownie Favor Pops
What’s glamorously chic on the outside, yet sensuously sweet on the inside? No, not the birthday girl—these monogrammed brownie favor pops! But the glam chocolate monogram is just the icing on the cake: at the center of each favor pop is a delicious fresh-baked brownie. They’re the perfect gourmet favor for any bridal shower, birthday party or bachelorette fete.
Each chocolate-covered brownie favor pop features a single initial in either milk, dark or white chocolate. Arrives individually wrapped in cellophane and tied with an organza bow. Measures approximately 1.75″ diameter and 4.88″ high (including the stick).
Personalized Birthday Hot Chocolate Mix
Hot chocolate is the ultimate comfort drink. Deliciously creamy and delightfully tasty, each cup will warm your heart and sooth your mind. Our special Birthday Cocoa Collection transforms this childhood favorite into a popular birthday party favor for all ages. Kids will love the fun, personalized packets and adults won’t be able to resist the gourmet cocoa experience.
Each single serving of drink mix comes sealed in a beautiful white gloss pouch (5″L x 3.75″W) that contains 1.25 ounces of powder drink mix. Hot chocolate mix has a shelf life of approximately 12 months. Instructions on how to make the perfect cup of cocoa are on the back of each packet.
