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Do you know what it is like to have a box delivered to your door and inside be a bounty of delicious sweets that make you go “Oh my.” No? Then let me enlighten you. A few days ago I received by UPS a box from Harvard Sweet Boutique. When I opened it I uncovered this gorgeous Valentine’s box and upon opening it I discovered some amazing goodies that made me say “Oh My.” As if that was not exciting enough, they were wrapped up in a beautiful bow. Now that is my kind of package! Of course since I am on a diet, I had to assemble my taste testers. They included:

Nana Helen

Roxy

Avery

They couldn’t wait to tear into it and I had to fight them off with a wet noodle while I took pics. Of course my camera was being a pain so they are not as wonderful as I would like. After taking pics I started to hand out samples and for the next half hour all you could hear was ooo’s, ahhh’s, and smacking of lips!

About Harvard Sweet Boutique

Harvard Sweet Boutique was founded in January, 2007, by Susan George. Her passion for fine baking and recognition of the need for unique gift alternatives helped to mold the idea for the company. Harvard Sweet Boutique has become the indulgence of choice for those who are looking to send the most memorable and sensational gifts. At Harvard Sweet Boutique, we believe that baking should be done the old-fashioned way – from scratch. Everything is made lovingly by hand, using only the freshest ingredients. When you order gourmet desserts from us, you can rest assured you’re getting the best, most delicious baked sweet available. Our products are all natural, and made with exceptional ingredients, including rich European chocolate with the highest cocoa butter content, pure double-strength vanilla extracts, the finest flours, premium grade nuts, and fresh Grade A butter.

What I Received:

I received an amazing assortment of cookies and brownies. Included were flavors:

Cookies:

Buttercrunch- Chock full of chocolate-covered chunks of toffee, these chewy-in-the-middle and crisp-on-the-edges cookies have exceptional buttery taste and a delicate, buttercrunchy caramel flavor.

Chocolate Toffee- Sure to satisfy even the deepest chocolate craving, these giant chewy cookies are made with rich bittersweet chocolate and pure double-strength Madagascar vanilla, and are loaded with huge chunks of chocolate-covered toffee.

Coconut Chocolate Chip- Our coconut cookies are packed full of light, sweet shredded coconut, lending a chewiness that will remind you of the best macaroon you ever had, but with a modern, crispy edge. Available with or without mini chocolate chips.

Ginger Molasses-Dark, rich molasses adds a homey depth to these chewy cookies, while freshly-grated ginger and chunks of candied ginger build layer upon layer of sweet, uplifting, spicy flavor. The textural combination of the sweet, crispy outside with the soft, chewy center will make an instant fan out of just about anybody. A light dusting of sparkling crystals of sugar imparts an elegance that makes these cookies a top choice for gift-giving.

M&M- I could not find a description for this one but it was like the coconut chocolate chip but had M&M’s instead.

Oatmeal Raisin- Just like grandmother’s original recipe, these cookies are chewy and moist. We use whole-grain Irish rolled oats, plump and juicy raisins, a pinch of cinnamon and nutmeg, brown sugar, and pure double strength Madagascar vanilla.

Peanut Butter Chocolate Chunk- Rich and delicious, our Peanut Butter Chocolate Chunk Cookies are finished with a thick layer of melted bittersweet chocolate.

White Chocolate Cranberry Oatmeal- Sumptuous and luxurious, this cookie contains a blend of coconut and rolled Irish oats, serving as a backdrop for huge chunks of Swiss white chocolate, and tangy tart sun-ripened cranberries.

Brownies:

Chocolate Fudge-Rich, dense, and moist, these profoundly chocolate brownies are made with melted Swiss bittersweet chocolate and lots of pure double-strength Madagascar vanilla, accented with semi-sweet chunks.

Mint Chocolate Chip- Rich, dense, and moist, these profoundly chocolate brownies are made with melted Swiss bittersweet chocolate and lots of pure double-strength Madagascar vanilla, accented with semi-sweet chunks, iced with a thick layer of cooling mint buttercream, and then glazed with a sumptuous layer of bittersweet chocolate.

Raspberry Chocolate Fudge- Imagine, twelve of our rich, dense, and profoundly chocolate brownies, iced with a thick layer of jazzy raspberry buttercream, and then glazed with a sumptuous layer of bittersweet chocolate! What a perfectly indulgent gift to send to your loved ones to welcome Springtime! Twelve brownies are packaged in a seasonally bright gift box and decorated with a coordinating ribbon and beautifully personalized gift card.

Vanilla Sea Salt Caramel- If you are ever short of good gourmet gift ideas, how about this? A layer of rich, fudgy brownie is topped with a coating of gooey vanilla-flavored caramel, then slathered with a deep chocolate ganache and sprinkled with a light dusting of coarse vanilla-scented sea salt. The interplay of sweet chewy brownie and soft caramel with the crack of the chocolate topping and the tongue-tingling salty finish is an experience your senses are not likely to forget any time soon.

My Review:

I have tried many treats on Dishin’ and even though I only tried little bites of each thing ( dang diet), I must say that these goodies were original. First off , you can tell they are home made and use fresh ingredients. Secondly they were so decadent. The cookies had a chewy texture but not the chewy that is soft. This was a good chew and really brought out the texture and ingredients. Speaking of ingredients, nothing was skimped on. Every single bit had the exact flavor it was supposed to. These are not your ordinary gift treats, these are out of this world, I am sucking up good, gift treats. If you send those cookies to someone, they are going to love you forever and ever. My Mom called them your love potion. Want someone to love you? Send them these!

I don’t even know how to explain the brownies. Have you ever bit into something that was so good you saw stars? Yeah, neither had I, that is until I had a Raspberry Chocolate Brownie from Harvard Sweet Boutique. I have never tasted anything so divine in a brownie before. It was this moist brownie, delightful raspberry butter cream, and then this thick bittersweet chocolate top in one bite. Just one little sliver would satisfy anyone’s sweet tooth. The thing is, it wasn’t just that one. Every single brownie we received was just scrumptious. Between those and the cookies, I had some very, very happy taste testers on my hands. Just beware when you share these or give them as gifts, they..want..more.

More Info

Harvard Sweet Boutique has gifts for any occasion, including Birthdays and Weddings. The sampler pack I received was special for Valentine’s Day and you should check out their Valentine’s gifts. Talk about true love! You can also find HSB on Facebook and Twitter.

You will have a chance to win a $30.00 Gift Certificate to Harvard Sweet Boutique during my Valentines Day Giveaway Extravaganza!

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