...And so the shopping begins.
Some people will be easier to shop for than others. And for those difficult people, we often turn to gift cards for the sake of simplicity. But what if there was another option?
Gift baskets? Nope. They're generally filled with wine, cheese, crackers, salamis, and chocolate or candies. Why are they a bad choice? Because not everyone drinks wine or likes the kind of cheese selected. Who are they good for? Foodies. Wine tasters. People who have a passion for this sort of thing. But they are a rare breed and not everyone has these sorts of people on their shopping lists. So what's the next best thing?
Artisan chocolates. Most people like chocolate. And most cities have an artisan chocolate shop.
Here in Santa Barbara, California, we have Chocolate Maya. Chocolate Maya is located on State and Gutierrez Streets. They have a quirky chocolate quote on a whiteboard positioned outside the shop that changes frequently and they have an extensive selection of some of the world's finest chocolates to choose from.
In addition to their selection of world chocolates, they have their own variety of truffles and chocolate candies ranging from ganache-filled truffles to caramel-filled chocolates. Each one, hand-crafted and unique. Ranging from holiday specialties such as pumpkin spice and reindeer-shaped truffles to everyday specialties like soft caramel with sea salt and strawberry balsamic ganache. They also have a variety of hot chocolates and chocolate teas, english toffees, and cacao nibs.
My personal favorite: Milk Chocolate with Honey and Champagne Truffle
--Ari
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