John and Kira's Valentine Collection is a Winner for Lovers of Gourmet Chocolate

Valentine's Day is one of those trickier holidays to navigate successfully, fraught with potential trauma and hidden pitfalls. For new lovers, it can be hard to find the perfect gift. Many a Valentine's Day has been ruined by bringing home a toaster oven instead of a box of gourmet chocolates or some fine champagne. I've seen race car drivers or macho guys break out into a cold sweat at just the mention of the holiday! The art of selecting the perfect gift, one that indicates care, effort and romance...well, that can be hard to find.

Here's one suggestion that'll up your chances of pleasing that special someone, male or female, especially if that person happens to love fine candies or gourmet chocolate. Best of all, getting this gift is easy. Simply let your fingers do the walking and use your computer to go to www.johnandkiras.com/SHOP/VALENTINE-COLLECTION at johnandkiras.com (if the link doesn't show up, do a search under Valentine's collection at the site).

I've purchased chocolates from this company many times, most recently for their chocolate-coated apricots stuffed with rich ganache. Every time I've ordered from them I've never been disappointed. The owners of this company go on buying trips frequently and inspect the areas where the various ingredients for their products are made. They find the best they can and it shows in their fine chocolates, perfect for any occasion.

Here is what they are offering for Valentine's Day:

For the larger budget:

If you can afford it, you can buy the Barn Raiser box containing every flavor made by the company. The price? Seventy five dollars and every cent is probably going to get you a kiss from the person you love on Valentine's day, be it your husband, lover, children or relatives. The name, Barn Raiser, may not sound romantic but the taste of these gourmet chocolates will have your recipients swooning with joy.