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It’s the Cupid Truffle

February 9, 2018 by Emily 3 Comments

I don’t care how much of a progressive feminist I am. I am still perfectly happy being wooed with flowers and chocolates by my man on Valentine’s Day. And anyone who says they can’t be won over by such is ~~in denial~~ missing out, especially if they’re Lindt Chocolates.

Jenna’s party reminded me that your girls deserve V-Day love just as much as your bae, so in true Leslie Knope fashion, I swooped down to the Lindt Chocolate Shop at the Wrentham Premium Outlets last weekend to collect some supplies for a few Galentine’s Day gifts.

This was a pretty easy peasy DIY for looking majestic AF, if I do say so myself. I filled gold & white gift boxes with crinkle paper, then used ribbon to divide them into four sections. Popped some mini pink champagne in one, a small arrangement of fresh blooms in another, and filled the two remaining with—duh— Lindt LINDOR Truffles.

Because life with my girls is a box of chocolates, ya know?

I’m an Almond and Cappuccino girl through and through, but the special edition Valentine flavors are ~~better for Pinterest~~ hard to resist: Red Velvet and a milk-shell-white-truffle-filling Valentine special, plus a new melt-in-your-mouth 70% Extra Dark. I customized my own selection at the store, because that’s kiiiind of the ~~point~~ most fun part ever, but for you indecisive souls, the Lindt Master Chocolatiers have created pre-selected gift boxes. Other pretty in pink flavors:: Irish Cream, Raspberry, Strawberries & Cream.

Jesse at the Wrentham shop also gave me the best idea for a girls’ night:: The EXCELLENCE Bars + wine are a match made in heaven. Pair the Chile with reds, and any of the fruit flavors—Raspberry, Acai, Orange—go swimmingly with whites. And the 70% Cocoa Bar? Hit it with anything.

Chocolate hangover, amirite?

It’s pretty easy to find Lindt Chocolate products around the block, I know, I get it. But there’s something special about shopping at a Lindt Chocolate Shop. The smell, the samples, the colorful displays, the Pick & Mix options. Wrentham’s location is one of just 65 nationwide, and they are constantly changing with each season and holiday.

Here’s a snippet of what’s in store right now::

Valentine’s or Galentine’s Day gifts, my peeps at Lindt have got ya covered. Click here to find one near you!

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Every Day I’m Trufflin’

December 14, 2017 by Emily 6 Comments

Once upon a time, for a reason I may never know, the chocolate gods smiled down upon preteen me and opened a Lindt Chocolate Shop in our sleepy suburban town. Christmases, Easters, & my glucose level haven’t been the same since.

But like my girl Taylor I fortunately grew up and moved to the big old city ~~and all you’re ever gonna be is mean~~ where I now get to frequent Boston’s Lindt Chocolate Shop, the former home of approximately three quarters of all holiday gifts I will be giving this year.

#GrammableGift idea:: Fill a monogrammed mug with LINDOR Truffles

If you don’t know Lindt Chocolate for their iconic LINDT GOLD BEAR, you know them for their melt-in-your-mouth LINDOR Truffles, which, as far as I’m concerned, should find themselves in every stocking in America come Christmas morning. The shops’ Pick & Mix displays put the fun in ’tis more fun to give than to receive, with over 20 colorful flavors to choose from, including the new LINDOR Gingerbread Truffle {I have eaten 8 12 of this flavor alone and counting}. And I lurve the gift bags they’re offering this year—why buy individually when you can get a 75-piece gift bag for under $25? Or 150 for $40? #math

If you’re ~~like me every single day of the year~~ in a time crunch, they’ve got yo’ back:: The shops are brimming with ready-to-give gift sets, boxed chocolates, prepackaged LINDOR Truffle assortments, and tons of grab & go stocking stuffers.

Counting down the minutes until I get to see my 4-year-old niece’s face when she sees the bigger-than-her-head LINDOR Maxi Ball under the tree

There are 65 Lindt Chocolate Shops across the US with 18 in New England alone—click here for all locations! Local dolls and dappers:: You’ll find Lindt Chocolate Boston at 705 Boylston Street {part of the Lenox Hotel}. A tiny preview of what’s waiting for you::

Are Lindt Chocolates part of your holiday traditions?

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A Sweet Soiree:: Lindt Golden Globes Party

January 18, 2016 by Emily 5 Comments

I’m a sucker for award shows. The dresses. The mingling. The awkwardness. The J-Law.

For the last couple seasons, I’ve taken to hosting award show parties at our pad, so when Lindt became the Official Confectionery Sponsor of the 73rd Annual Golden Globes and asked me to host an at-home Golden Globes party, I jumped on the opportunity quicker than you can say truffle. And it was a preeetty sweet soiree if I do say so myself.

Here’s my recipe for hosting the perfect awards show party::

1 part invites // These ^ were made with Paperless Post

1 part signature cocktail // Courtney from Pizzazzerie shared her recipe for this Rose Gold bubbly concoction– super sweet, so I suggest using a dryer, less-sweet champagne!

{serves one}
-1 ounce St. Germaine
-1 ounce Chambord
-4 ounces champagne

Combine St. Germaine + Chabord in a shaker; top with champagne; garnish with fresh raspberries!

1 part Tinseltown // I added some glitz with these DIY tinsel drink stirrers, and they couldn’t be easier to make::

Start with a strand of tinsel garland. Cut 2-3-inch strips. Roll each strip into a loose ball {doesn’t have to be neat!}, and hot glue to the top of a bamboo skewer. Cut stirrer to appropriate length for glassware.

2 parts entertainment // The show itself is only half of the fun. Keep guests engaged with these BINGO printables from Sugar & Cloth— they’ll work just as well for the Academy Awards too! We used these LINDOR Truffles to mark off boxes.

5 parts chocolate // The real star of the night was, of course, the chocolate bar. We feasted on HELLO sticks, bars, and bites {you must try the Cookies & Cream Stick}, the famous LINDOR Truffles, and the y-u-m-m-i-e-s-t imported Swiss Pralines. To add in a little salty with that sweet, I made Two Peas & Their Pod’s Peanut Butter Pretzel Caramel Corn, featuring just about every ingredient you’d expect with that mouthful title, plus Lindt HELLO Pretzel Bites.

The Academy Awards are coming up on February 7– I’m calling for an encore!

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January Edit

January 8, 2016 by Emily 1 Comment

Helloooo 2016! I usually reserve these edits for later in the month, but there’s already so many things on my radar for January that I just can’t hold ’em in any longer.

Alice’s Table // The new girls’ night out. The best way I can describe Alice’s Table is Paint Nite meets florals. Founder Alice Rossiter holds flower arranging workshops at top restaurants in Boston, where galpals can sip on cocktails and then bring home their finished arrangements. Ana, Alex, and I attended a class at Chestnut Hill Square’s BRIO last month and had such a blast.

For all of you in the Beantown area, I’m giving away TWO tickets to a workshop at the Chestnut Hill BRIO this Sunday 1/10— just follow me on Twitter and retweet this tweet to enter. Giveaway closes Saturday at 12pm + winner can pick up their tickets at the door!

Dinner Pies // We just released a new savory pies cookbook at HCP and I am smitten. I made Ken’s Sweet Potato and Herb Parmesan Galette for a Friendsgiving, and I’m still drooling over the Chicken & Rice Cheese Strudel my mom baked for the book last week. Next on my list: Old Bay Seafood Pot Pie and Chili Biscuit Cobbler.

Pastel Coats // I’ll be the first to admit that I have an unhealthy obsession with sundresses, which isn’t even a justifiable obsession because we have max 3 months of sundress weather here in New England. But coats. We have 9 months of coat weather! Might as well have a few to choose from, no? I snagged this hydrangea blue number at about 70% off during their after-Christmas sale, and I’m loving this sweet pink oversized option— and it comes in petite!

LINDT Golden Globes Viewing Party // I’m so excited to be working with LINDT during their time as Official Confection Sponsor of the 73rd Annual Golden Globes Awards! I’ll be offering my expert commentary {ie. which dress is my favorite, what cocktails I’m serving, & why Leonardo DiCaprio should win everything} during the live Twitter Party, and I’d love for you to join in– follow along with the #LindtGoldenGlobes hashtag from 8-9pm Sunday. Lots of chocolate giveaways involved!
*photo via Sugar & Cloth

Wanderlust // I came across Angela’s post on the 20 Most Colorful Places in the World this week and it is NOT helping my travel bug. Cinque Terre has been on my list for many years, but now I just added 19 more… good thing we’ve got that travel savings account up and running!
*photo via The Sunday Chapter

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All Dressed Up with Lindt Chocolate & Cheer

December 9, 2013 by Emily 18 Comments

I distinctly remember the year the first LINDT store opened in my town. From then on, each Easter my mother would gift my brother and me with a LINDT GOLD BUNNY, and each Christmas with a LINDT BEAR. We always open our stockings last, and between the practical items like mini shampoos and new pens, it was always the best treat to find that decadent chocolate bear.

I am so thrilled to be partnering with LINDT this season to show off this favorite holiday indulgence of mine. As you can see, LINDT BEAR makes the perfect accessory for a holiday party look, as it’s the hostess gift every party-giver wants to receive!

You’re never too old to give or receive LINDT BEAR. From a stocking stuffer to a hostess gift, it’s a present sure to put a smile on the recipient’s face. And my personal favorite thing about this festive holiday treat? No matter where I’m spending Christmas [and I’ve spent it in a lot of places!], one bite of the smooth milk chocolate, and I’m instantly back in my childhood home, unwrapping gifts with my parents and brother under our long-gone family tree.

Plaid Charlton Dress, Jack Wills | Knit Sweater, American Eagle [similar 1; 2] | Skinny Bow Ring, Kate Spade | Clutch, Zara [similar] | Glitter Heels, Kate Spade [similar]

Another perfect item to stuff a stocking with is the Lindt LINDOR Milk Chocolate Truffle Bar. It’s the same smooth, melting milk chocolate that we know and love as truffles, but in on-the-go form perfect for carrying around in your purse during long afternoons of Christmas shopping, or for sneaking into a Christmas stocking!

How does Lindt Chocolate fit into your holiday memories?

Full disclosure: This post was sponsored by LINDT Chocolate USA. All opinions expressed are my own.

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