Custom Chocolate Gifts from Chocomize

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When holidays and birthdays roll around, nothing suits the occasion better than chocolate. Instead of reaching for a generic candy bar or boxed assortment,create a customized chocolate gift with Chocomize.

This online, chocolate-designing service gives you the flexibility to create unique chocolate treats that cater to all tastes and occasions. In 2009, two Columbia University students created Chocomize to help chocolate lovers celebrate life’s landmarks.

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This New York City-based company uses high quality Belgian chocolate, gourmet ingredients and Fair Trade-certified items. They also participate in 1% for the Planet, a network of businesses and consumers that annually donate 1 percent of their proceeds to non-profit organizations.

The company offers an assortment of pre-made chocolate treats as well. Try the mouthwatering truffles, chocolate-covered treats or hot chocolate on a spoon. There are also suggestion combinations of ingredients and a Chocolate of the Month Club.

The heart of Chocomize is the online Creation Station. First, customers choose from a basic (rectangular) or heart-shaped bar and then pick Belgian dark, white or milk chocolate. Now, the fun part comes. Chocomize offers a dizzying array of toppings — including everything from lavender to rainbow sprinkles. Customers can also choose to have a message, such as “Happy Birthday,” inscribed on their creation.

Chocomize creations are the perfect gift for anyone on your list. They take the hard work out of chocolate-making while still allowing you to make a personalized gift. Make your first bar today!