Don't get us wrong: we love a nice assortment of chocolates, but sometimes it's fun to think outside the (chocolate) box. Here's a truffle-free Valentine's Day gift guide for the foodies you adore.
HOT FUDGE
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In 11 drool-worthy flavors, including cherry, java, orange, and peanut butter, Sundae's Best fudge is best when drizzled over ice cream or cheesecake. Or try it as a decadent dip for pretzels and sliced fruit. But watch out: it's addictive! (From $11 for 15 oz.; sundaesbest.com)
MEASURING SPOONS
(Photo courtesy of Beehive Kitchenware)
Crafted by metal workers — and real-life couple — Sandra Bonazoli and Jim Dowd, these sweet hand-forged pewter spice spoons are a sweet take on the arrow trend. ($34 for a set of three, beehivekitchenware.com)
CARD
(Photo courtesy of Paper Source.)
For extra cuteness, deliver this card with a batch of the deep-fried treats. ($3.50; paper-source.com)
SPATULA
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Thanks to this heart-shaped spatula, fluffy flapjacks will taste even sweeter. ($12.99; modcloth.com)
DIPPED FRUIT
(Photo courtesy of Hedonist Artisan Chocolates)
Chocolate-dipped strawberries are a perennial fave, but why not give more exotic fruits a try? We're enamored with the dipped pears and figs from Rochester, New York-based boutique Hedonist Artisan Chocolates. (From $10; hedonistchocolates.com)
COOKBOOK
Sisters Emily and Melissa Elsen became the toast of Brooklyn after opening their bakery Four & Twenty Blackbirds three years ago. Now, the duo is divulging their secrets in The Four & Twenty Blackbirds Pie Book. Packed with gorgeous photography and 58 recipes, this tome is guaranteed to elicit serious cravings.
This article originally appeared on CountryLiving.com.
