Chocolate Activities for Every Taste Give the Perfect Hostess Gift This Easter

Have you been invited to an Easter gathering and are searching for a unique way to express your thanks? These ideas may give you inspiration.

SPRING-THEMED GIFTS

Along with chicks, bunnies and chocolate, Easter is about nature returning to life. A bouquet of flowers, a potted plant or a springtime-scented candle makes a timely gift. Spring’s warmer weather welcomes activities like gardening, camping and cycling. Accessories related to your host’s favourite springtime activities are a good bet.

Are you among many people for whom Easter is synonymous with chocolate? Here’s a roundup of activities that are sure to please.

• Tasting. Treat yourself to a well-deserved break with a cozy mug of hot chocolate, indulge in a decadent fondue with friends or take a tour of the chocolatiers in your area. There are so many ways to enjoy chocolate’s sweet — or bitter — taste. Your tastebuds will be delighted, and your craving will be sated.

• Games. There’s a host of choco-themed board games promising fun for all ages, like Chocolate Factory and Chocolate Fix. You can also test your knowledge of all things chocolate by taking one of many online quizzes.

• Cooking. Join a chocolate-making workshop near you or find a simple recipe online and pick up the ingredients to make homemade chocolate. You could also experiment with new chocolate dessert recipes, like cake, mousse or eclairs. Caution: extreme pleasure ahead!

• Treatments. Want to make the most of your Easter holiday to relax? Why not try a chocolate body wrap to destress in a most delicious way. What do you say to a cocooning evening at home with a rejuvenating chocolate mask?

From books about chocolate to museums and an Easter egg hunt, there’s no shortage of ways to indulge. The question is where to start!

GOURMET TREATS

Chocolate is an Easter classic, but you have other options, too. Local spirits, assorted teas, specialty sweets like maple candies, barbecue spices and flavored popcorn are sure to delight your host. Look for themed gourmet baskets or build your own with your favorite local products.

PERSONALIZED SURPRISES

If the host is near and dear to you, don’t be afraid to think outside the box. Consider a piece of jewelry, for example, tickets to the theatre or a fun workshop experience. You might also personalize a practical object like a cup, apron or reusable bag with the host’s signature saying.