giveaway time!

CONTEST CLOSED! CONGRATS TO THE WINNER

Anyone in the mood for a really good giveaway?

As many of you know I don't do a lot of 3rd party giveaways unless the prize is something big and good. I LOVE to give my fans really good gifts. I'm just not into small little gifts that make you go thru hoops of posts, tweeting, and facebooking--I hate that.

The wonderful folks at Guylian Chocolates contacted me back in winter about a giveaway and I asked them to come back to me when they had something fabulous to giveaway. And just a couple days ago they contacted me again with this giveaway. It is a GOOD one. Check this out.

Guylian Gourmet Chocolate‐Espresso Tasting Experience Giveaway (Valued at $340):

• Nespresso Pixie‐‐ An eye‐catching new single‐cup machine that combines a supercompact silhouette with superb espresso‐making abilities.

• Nespresso Tasting Box‐‐ An ebony‐tinted, varnished wood tasting box with 36 capsules of a different array of coffee samples

• B. Smith 13‐Piece Espresso Set‐‐This attractive and functional espresso set will make entertaining your favorite guests extra special. It features six ultra white porcelain espresso cups and saucers with elegant shapes that are stored on the iron carry‐all stand, creating an impressive presentation.

• Guylian Artisanal Belgian Chocolate Truffles—Slowly savour our signature “ultraindulgent” luxurious chocolate truffle seashells made from 100% pure, silky smooth, dark and white Belgian Chocolate and filled with rich, decadent creamy chocolate praline truffle.

• Guylian Original Belgian Chocolate Truffles—8.8 oz., 22‐piece

• Guylian Extra Dark Belgian Chocolate Truffles‐‐8.8 oz., 22‐piece

Pretty cool right? I mean you will get all that. To be honest I'm just happy with all that chocolate-- 44 pieces of chocolate! And in case you didn't know if you put one of their chocolates into your espresso and let it melt--oh heavenly; read more below. But come on aren't those little cups to die for cute?

Did you know that Guylian Chocolates are a naturally inviting duo, pairing a fresh roasted cup of espresso or coffee and Guylian Artisanal Belgian Chocolates will create a unique gourmet experience. You certainly don't want to rush as you take a moment to appreciate all of the aromas and flavors the coffee has to offer.

Try combining a sip of coffee with a bite of chocolate. Let the flavors of the two meld together in your mouth and take a moment to fully savour the complex new flavor that emerges. Each type of coffee or espresso drink offers a different level of intensity and balance. Experiment with them to find the perfect coffee pairing. For a truly intricate taste experience, try these irresistible pairings:

- Dark Roast Indonesian, Guatemalan or Sumatran varieties

- Espresso drinks like cappuccinos, café lattes and Ristrettos

- A Hazelnut Roast will delicately enhance the flavor of the Mediterranean Hazelnuts in Guylian’s signature praliné filling.

- Make yourself an indulgent Guylian Belgian Mocha by melting a Guylian Artisanal Belgian Chocolate into your espresso drink. Top with whip cream for a super indulgent escape. Whatever your favorite coffee pairing, a Guylian Coffee Break is sure to become your secret indulgent escape! For more information, please visit www.GuylianBelgianChocolate.com.

How to win?
- make sure you're a fan of Vanilla Sugar on FB
- leave a comment here on this post, telling me how you like your coffee (easy peasy)
- one entry per person
- please have a valid email address, no anonymous comments
- drawing is done 5/23/2011
- if you want to follow me on Twitter you can - not necessary though

- Shipping to USA residents only.