Product Reviews

Givere Chocolates
www.givere.com
Review by Erin Pavlina

I first learned of Givere chocolates from reading Vegetarian Times. They dedicated a short paragraph to describing these delectable chocolates. When I saw the word vegan I became quite excited! Vegan chocolates are always a welcome treat. I contacted the company for a sample and the very next day I had a box of their vegan chocolates on my doorstep.

Although the company sells four flavors of truffles and chocolates, as of this writing, only two are vegan: Hawaiian Heaven and Raspberry Rouge. From the Givere web site, the description of Hawaiian Heaven is: "A mix of macadamia nuts and dark chocolate rolled in moist, flaky coconut. This burst of Hawaiian flavor will have you dancing for joy." My husband favored this flavor, saying he hadn't had anything quite like it since going vegan. It's a high quality chocolate. For those of you who love macadamia nuts and coconut, you're really going to be pleased.

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The Raspberry Rouge description is: "A delicious blend of raspberries and dark chocolate so decadent it will make you blush." These are heart-shaped treats perfect for Valentine's Day. The dark chocolate coating is sweet and thick, and inside is a burst of raspberry that oozes out when you take your first bite. This was my favorite; sweet, rich, and fruity.

Givere chocolates were included in the gift bags given out to presenters of the 74th Annual Academy Awards. The story of how they got started is an interesting read as well and can be found on their website.

Givere chocolates are classy, elegant, and delicious. They'd make a fantastic gift any time of the year.

Erin Pavlina is the author of Raising Vegan Children in a Non-Vegan World, and a new cookbook, Vegan Family Favorites. She lives in Las Vegas with her vegan husband and children, Emily and Kyle.

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