“By my own admission I am as mad as a box of frogs – and over Christmas I’ll be reminding everyone of this by handing out delicious froggy Valrhona chocolates.”

"Forget heart shaped chocs and give your Valentine something more unique. These frogs are handmade from premium French chocolate"

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"Add one thing they'd never buy themselves. A fancy butter? A gorgeous ‘library’ of chocolate? These are things we would likely never purchase for ourselves, but boy would we love to receive them–which makes them brilliant additions to a Christmas hamper"

"I love Audrey’s chocolate bars: they’re unbelievably delicious and beautifully packaged. I bulk buy them online, then if I’m in need of a host-gift I choose a few and tie them together with a pretty ribbon,' says Skye McAlpine, author of The Christmas Companion (£28, Bloomsbury). 

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"We’ve fallen in love with these beautifully presented chocolates. Discover a range of traditional milk and dark chocolates (available in several sizes), from fruity fondants to smooth ganache and caramels. It’s the ultimate elegant valentine’s gift"

“Now, under the new ownership of husband-and-wife team Alice and Will Crone, the brand is combining heritage with innovation. Since acquiring the business in the middle of 2024, the Crones have certainly made their presence felt – giving the brand a smooth new finish by refreshing its identity, elevating its digital presence, switching to sustainable Valrhona chocolate and making the entire range palm oil–free.”