Christmas and Chocolate equals beautifully evil!

03 days to Christmas

Can the heady combination of Chocolate and Christmas give you anything but loads and loads of naughty fun this holiday season, we think not and hence this list. Indulge, be a glutton and let the joy of everything chocolaty give you one more reason to celebrate

Christmas comes only once a year and with this season, chocolates overflow. Some prepare them at home while others go on the look out for some homemade and delicious options that are available at a dozen places too many. If you were planning to lose some extra kilos this week, we'd think you've gone crazy, seriously, this is not the time to diet or begin dieting! Instead, let The Guide take you through the best Chocolate destinations for the season


The Taj bouquet
The Taj hotels have come out with three different choices of chocolate boxes to choose from and we're sure one of them will suit your budget.
The boxes are available in 10, 22 and 32 piece options for Rs 250, Rs 350 and Rs 800 respectively. The prices are exclusive of 12.5 % VAT.
At: All Taj hotels
Call: 6693 3333

Chocolate Junction
The Chocolate Junction has decided to make seven different Santa chocolate designs in various size, shapes and designs for you to choose from. You can also pick up the chocolate Christmas bells and trees which are sure to make excellent gifts.
The prices start from Rs 35 to Rs 500 for a range of full or filled or hollow chocolates.
At: Annaswamy Mudaliar Road
Call: 2555 5195

Sweetstuff's delight
Homemade chocolates that are a delight to even look at; this chocolaterie has a variety of chocolates to choose from to suit anyone's taste.
>>Christmas shaped chocolate (dark or milk) Rs 400 per kilo
>>Coffee bean chocolateu00a0Rs 600 per kilo
>>Almond chocolateu00a0Rs 700 per kilo
>>Brandy apricot white chocolate Rs 700 per kilo
>>Run 'n' raisin chocolate Rs 700 per kilo
>>Cappuccino cups Rs 800 per kilo
>>Rum truffles Rs 800 per kilo
Call: Reshma D'Souza, 98800 88454

Jus Trufs
If you want readymade chocolate boxes that are packed to the finish then this is the place to go to. We found a few boxes that would suit any gifting need

Merry Christmas Greetings
This is a slab of smooth Dark Chocolate with fruit 'n' nut packed in an elegant gift box
Rs 560 within 500 grams

Red N Gold Color Festive Box
This is a 5 sided tall box with 400 grams of chocolates including 4 almond logs, 4 butterscotch bars, 2 chocolate coated biscuits, 4 lollipops & an assortment of Christmas shapes and signature range chocolates
Rs 1,020 within 500 grams

Golden Tray With Four Bowlful of Chocolates
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Rs 1,415 within 500 grams

Assorted Tin With Chocolates
This delightful Christmas assortment of soft centered truffles in a choice of choco orange, cocoa cream, coffee, and cashewnut centres is a treat for all in the family and a hit with the kids
Rs 1, 405 (500 grams to 1 kilo)

Christmas Shapes
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Rs 305 within 500 grams
At: Jus Trufs, No.132, 4 Cross, 2 C Main, Talacauvery Nagar, Amruthalli
Call: 3290 9246

SIM Confections
Shaila Panday and Leavan Goveas have created a range of special homemade chocolates for the Christmas season. Take your pick from a wide assortment of tasty and yummy chocolates made with lots of love.
>>Christmas Santa'su00a0Rs 60 u2013 Rs 125
>>Angelsu00a0Rs 60
>>Snowmenu00a0Rs 15 and Rs 25
>>Assorted Christmas ornaments Rs 600 per kilo
>>Christmas packagingu00a0Rs 50 u2013 Rs 150
>>Designer chocolates Rs 1,000 per kilo
>>Chocolates with nuts Rs 1,000 per kilo
>>Liquor chocolatesu00a0Rs 1,500 per kilo
>>Truffles Rs 1,200 per kilo
Call: Shaila Panday or Leavan Goveas at 98447 05963/ 4112 8213u00a0u00a0