Fran's Chocolates...

might be my hands down favorite chocolate in the entire world. And that is saying a lot because I have quite a sweet tooth.

What about Fran's is so enticing? A bite of smooth caramel surrounded by milk or dark chocolate. The best part about it though is the sprinkling of gray or smoked salt on the very top. The saltiness against the buttery caramel and rich chocolate is divine. Gray Salt Dark Chocolate Fran's are my favorite.

They make wonderful gifts, but these heavenly chocolates aren't cheap: a box with 7 chocolates cost $12; 20 is $25. They are worth every penny though, and are much more a chocolate to savor than devour.

And they give a free sample at their store locations in Bellevue, University Village or downtown. Now that's what I call ending on a sweet note!

Fran's Chocolates - www.franschocolates.com
1325 1st Ave
Seattle, WA 98101
Hours: Monday - Saturday 9:30am-7pm, Sunday 10am-5pm

Send a S'more...

America's favorite campfire treat: the s'more. Sticky, gooey marshmallow combined with warm, melted chocolate inside a crumbly graham cracker sandwich. Delicious and very simple.

When I received a s'more in the mail last week, it instantly brightened my day. I had never seen or heard of anything like it. A little note accompanying the package directed me to the "Send a S'more" site - www.sendasmore.com

From the site, you can send an individually wrapped s'more to friends and family with everything they need to make the campfire treat: ingredients and a candle. Include a personalized note or let your identity remain a mystery. But rather than sending someone a congratulatory card or note of thanks, why not send a s'more? Or like my admirer did, why not send it just because?

Trust me; it will mean so much s'more : )