It started with Mo’s Bacon Bar–part novelty item, part inspired marriage between sweet milk chocolate and salty bacon. It’s not an everyday snack, but it’s got a curious breakfast-esque quality about it. That, and it’s so indulgent, I get a little thrill from the eating it, like I’m breaking some draconian food law.

Vosges chocolate was [...]

Because, you know, he may want some.
Cooks Corner Silicone Pig Pot Holder, $5.26 at Amazon.  (Other animals $9.99)
EDIT: The pig is currently out of stock, but the cow is available for the same price. Moo.

The difference between a dozen roses and a cookie bouquet? Both are edible, I suppose, but only one is as sweet as your sweetheart.

With less than two weeks until Super Bowl XLIII, you need to get your party plans underway. Surprise your party host with Referee Shirt Foam Drink Holders or a “nearly life-sized” Chocolate Football. Then there’s this awesome Ultimate Pepsi Super Bowl Party Pack! And thanks to Pepsi, one lucky winner will have it in their hands in time for the Super Bowl.

Chocolate company Ferrero and Share Our Strength, a hunger-relief organization, have forged a partnership that you, perhaps, cannot resist supporting. Ferrero has donated $150,000 to Share Our Strength and is giving others a chance to add to that donation. Right now, if you go to Share Something Sweet and use it to “send something sweet” (a customizable e-card), Ferrero will donate $1 per e-card sent, up to $10,000.

Beth writes:

I’m dealing with multiple out of town families…. All transplanted new yorkers. Modest budget, we are in a recession. No, really, just a gift to say, hey –thinking of you. In years past I’ve done juniors cheesecakes, cannoli’s from little italy, family board games…. That sort of thing.

especially when you consider the alternative: a fashionable Mario Batali insulated lunch satchel ($27.96 at ebags.com).