Fresh and yummy gift ideas
4. Brownie brouhaha
Since we’re talking baked goods, let’s not forget about the goodness of a chewy, delicious brownie. At Toronto-based Brownies and Squares.com you can choose from flavours including Rocky Road, Skor Square and Espresso.
For an extra romantic – and chocolatey - twist, try their heart-shaped brownies enrobed in Belgian chocolate. They’ll even gift wrap them before they ship them out on next day delivery across the country.
5. Fresh and fruity
Maybe you and your valentine are trying to cut down on all the sweet stuff? Well, nature has some candy that won’t go quite so directly to his waistline and is chock full of antioxidants, too!
Check out the beautifully tasty works of art available at Edible Arrangements. Fresh fruit is cut and placed to resemble bouquets of flowers, which makes this gift both practical and pretty. And if you still want a little bit of the traditional Valentine’s Day chocolate in there, they have plenty of options that include some (or all) of the fruit dipped in chocolate.
6. Take one for the team
Show your sports fanatic that you understand his passion with a sports-themed gift basket.
Calgary-based gift basket company It’s In the Basket has a selection of gifts branded for specific teams, such as the Nuts About the Ottawa Senators tin, which is full of supplies for a game night on the couch.
And while the pretzels and nuts may be gone by the final buzzer, the branded glasses, coasters and bottle opener will be a lasting reminder of your thoughtfulness.
7. Be cheesy
And for something completely different – a Valentine’s Day gift that keeps giving all year long – consider a cheese of the month club. The folks at Igourmet.com will send your honey three different half pounds of cheese from around the world every month, along with a newsletter outlining the history, origin and flavour profile of the selections. They even help with wine pairing ideas and serving suggestions.
If your paramour isn’t a turophile (that’s a cheese expert), consider other of-the-month options that can ship to Canada such as tea, coffee or salsa.
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