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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 incredible confection has a centuries old history and it has become one of the most popular products desired by individuals world wide. There are four general categories for this sweet, though each chef is going to use their own unique recipe to create a special blend. Gourmet, white, dark and milk chocolate each have certain characteristics and tastes that make them quite different from each other.

One reason this is such a popular choice is because it has properties that literally make a person feel good. Several ingredients, including tryptophan, phenylethylamine and anandamide, which are found in the various cocoa genres, have a direct effect on the neurotransmitters in the human brain and elicit feelings of pleasure. It only takes a small amount to begin experiencing the comfort and happiness in each 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.

Finding the right gift idea starts with knowing the individual personality for whom it is to be purchased. This is perhaps one of the most versatile options available because it comes in such a wide variety of flavors and presentations. Confectioners use their creativity to come up with new and interesting configurations that will appeal to even the pickiest of people.

Many people prefer to stick with the traditional favorite of snack items like peanuts, almonds, pecans, cashews, macadamias, raisins and pretzels all covered in a layer of creamy chocolate. Others may prefer a softer approach such as filling the confections with goodness in the form of liqueurs, toffees, cherries, coconut, caramel or espresso. The mixture of contrasting flavors creates an amazing symphony in the mouth.

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.

Adding personalization to a Mothers Day chocolate concoction can make it that much more special. Packaging, whether it be a lovely vase, a charming basket, decorative tin, useful mug or any other unique holder, can be used to speak directly to the personality of the receiver. Special touches like more feminine motifs or beautifully decorated boxes are often used to denote this occasion that honors such special women.




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