What can be better than celebrating friendship, love, appreciation and admiration than with our Diana Martin Gifts exclusive AMORE HEARTS: A hand-hammered heart-shape metal tray combined with nine hand-made aphrodisiac chocolates, all wrapped impeccably by Diana Martin Gifts for that perfect match of artistry, style and to-die-for chocolates.
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9” Hand Hammered Tray with box of 9 hand-made heart shaped chocolates
This hand-hammered metal tray is adorned with specialty chocolates, elegantly wrapped for Valentine’s Day and includes your special message.
Individual hand-painted hearts filled with ganache of passion fruit (considered to heighten erotic sensibilities), chili (said to heighten blood circulation and increase the heartbeat) and lavender & sweet basil (legend tells us this stimulates the sex drive and boosts fertility, as well as a general sense of well being for body and mind).
The perfect match to show someone how much you care.
Q: What inspired you to design a heart tray? Was it Valentine's Day or a special thought? Is there any significant meaning behind the tray's name, Amore?
Everyone is attracted to the heart-shape, it a symbol of love and romance. The soft, generous outline is so feminine and in many ways reminds us of tenderness. In stainless steel, it is a wild twist in contrast and I enjoy that paradox. "Amore" is Italian for love, and what culture does it better?
Q: When does this tray sell the most? Is it Valentine's, or anniversaries or for wedding gifts?
This is a year round item for us, many people collect heart shapes and are thrilled to find a heart in a material they do not have in their personal collection. Or, we have many customers who find the Amore Tray the perfect way to say, "I care", or "You are special". And of course, it is a great bridesmaid’s gift.
Q: If you were in a fantasy, what would you love to receive on this tray?
Two tickets to the opera.
Q: How will you spend Valentine's day?
That is a secret.
Ms. Aphrodisiac, Diana Phillips, shares her thoughts about Valentine's day:
Q: Why is there such a huge desire for artisan chocolate?The trend for understanding good food began with Julia Child. As people became more educated, they started traveling and seeking out food from different cultures. Next came wine enlightenment, bringing a proliferation of boutique vineyards and small productions. Palates heightened.
Great chocolate is a luxury, like an incredible glass of wine. It's to be savored, not gobbled. Artisan chocolate must meet standards of technique and taste. To be artisan should mean small batches and hand made. Making chocolate is a passion, not a career path.
Q: You have exotic chocolate flavors. How did you come up with these?
Both of my grandparents had large farms where I grew up in the Midwest. Orchards, gardens, berry patches. I know how a fresh blackberry right off the vine tastes. That background coupled with extensive traveling and a few years in Europe makes me curious. Influences come from everywhere. One of my signature chocolates, a rosemary grapefruit caramel, was inspired by a grapefruit sorbet sprinkled with fresh rosemary flowers I had in Mexico.
I seek local growers and strive to be organic. Southern California is a Mecca for gorgeous, fresh flavors.
Q: What chocolates would be the most amorous for Valentine's Day?
Any. I have an Aphrodisiac Collection this year based on some lore and some fact. Chocolate is so sensuous already, I just dressed it a little differently.
Q: How do you celebrate Valentine's Day?
Wouldn't you like to know.
Both of my grandparents had large farms where I grew up in the Midwest. Orchards, gardens, berry patches. I know how a fresh blackberry right off the vine tastes. That background coupled with extensive traveling and a few years in Europe makes me curious. Influences come from everywhere. One of my signature chocolates, a rosemary grapefruit caramel, was inspired by a grapefruit sorbet sprinkled with fresh rosemary flowers I had in Mexico.
I seek local growers and strive to be organic. Southern California is a Mecca for gorgeous, fresh flavors.
Q: What chocolates would be the most amorous for Valentine's Day?
Any. I have an Aphrodisiac Collection this year based on some lore and some fact. Chocolate is so sensuous already, I just dressed it a little differently.
Q: How do you celebrate Valentine's Day?
Wouldn't you like to know.
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