Love is in the air. Give that special person a gourmet gift of chocolate decadence, fabulous truffles, infamous cookies or indulge in sweet jelly belly pleasure.
The following websites offer a wide selection of sweet confection indulgence, perfect for Valentine’s Day gift giving. From scrumptious gourmet apples and luscious hand-dipped chocolate truffles to decadent cheesecake, saying “I Love You” has never been easier.
In 1977, Debbi Fields, a young mother with no business experience, opened her very first cookie store in California. A young mother with no business background selling only cookies, was what experts would call a "long-shot". With determination, perseverance to create only high-quality items, Mrs. Fields became the premier cookie and bake goods chain. Today there are over 390 Mrs. Fields stores in the US.
In 1869, the Goelitz brothers began a business which would later be called the Jelly Belly company. Many years later, in 1976, a Los Angeles candy distributor had an idea and contacted the Goelitz family who owned the Jelly Belly company. The first 8 flavors were born; Very Cherry, Lemon, Cream Soda, Tangerine, Green Apple, Root Beer, Grape and Licorice.
Swiss Colony was the brainchild of Ray Kubly, a University of Wisconsin student. In 1926, from the basement of his house, young Kubly mailed out advertisements that sold Wisconsin-made bulk cheese by mail, selling all of them. In 1954, the business was incorporated. Today, Swiss Colony is still a family-owned business run by Ray’s son and grandson.
In 1950, Harry Rosen and Master Baker Eigel Peterson, created the "World's Most Fabulous Cheesecake" and founded Juniors Cheesecake, a landmark restaurant in New York.
In 1926, Master chocolatier Joseph Draps, founded the company in Brussels, Belgium. The company was named after famous Lady Godiva. Today, there are over 450 stores worldwide.
It began with a simple idea 25 years ago. Determined to combine the biggest and best apples with the freshest ingredients, Mrs. Prindable invented the “Gourmet Caramel Apple”. For a different kind of sweet treat, try Mrs. Prindable’s Gourmet Apples.
This Valentine's Day, send scrumptious sweet treats to special sweeties using the online resources listed above.
For other Valentine’s Day information, read:
Buy Valentine’s Day Flowers Online
Valentine's Day Cards for Children
Valentine's Day Activities for Kids