Wednesday, October 9, 2013

Choosing Mothers Day Chocolate Confections

By Angel Dudley


Moms deserve to receive gifts that are every bit as sweet and timeless as they are. Traditional gifts like fluffy robes, color and fragrant bouquets, beautiful clothes and jewelry that sparkles are all great, but there is something to be said for presenting her with something unique that is sure to suit her tastes. The various styles of Mothers Day chocolate options are simply amazing.

This confectionery treat has been a favorite for centuries and is one of the most popular sweets all around the world. Every chocolatier has their own individual recipe and method for making unique blends, though they all fall under one of four main categories. These are milk, white, dark and gourmet, each type having separate flavors and characteristics that set them apart from one another.

A special advantage this treat has over others is that it really does have properties that make an individual feel happy. The cocoa plant has ingredients like phenylethylamine, tryptophan and anandamide that actually stimulate the pleasure center in the brain and give a person a sense of euphoria. Most people say they can feel the soothing effects from the very first bite.

As if the delicious goodness and the calming effects were not enough, many blends maintain the elements that also deliver health benefits. Several respected studies have shown that some types, especially the dark, contain flavonoids, antioxidants and minerals that promote proper blood and heart function. Though there are advantages to ingesting small amounts, one should remember to exercise moderation because too much may not be a wise decision.

One should take into consideration the personality of the individual in order to find the perfect gift. This option is among the most versatile available with a vast variety in available presentations and flavors. Using creativity and imagination, confectioners are able to continually generate configurations that are both new and innovative, allowing them to please even more people.

For many, traditional snacks like cashews, pecans, macadamias, almonds, peanuts, raisins, pretzels and truffles covered in creamy chocolaty goodness is the only way to go. Though many others prefer the confections be filled with the amazingly smooth tastes of favorites such as toffee, caramel, coconut, cherries, liqueurs and espresso. The incredible blending of favors creates a unique experience with every bite.

A recent introduction to the scene has taken the world by storm and is becoming extremely popular, partially due to the range of ways it may be presented. Chocolate covered fruit is not a new discovery but cutting them into shapes and arranging them like flowers in a display is quite innovative. This choice combines amazing tastes with pleasing beauty and creativity to make not just the receiver, but all who behold the gift, give a smile.

Personalizing the presentation of Mothers Day chocolate gifts extends that extra bit of attention. There are so many ways to make them look amazing from housing them in quaint baskets or special keepsake tins to arranging them in a lovely cup or vase. Feminine motifs, ribbons, bows and a range of attractive boxes permits the giver to find an option that is suitable for the wonderful woman they are honoring.




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