Post Xmas Prezzies

Chocolates? Bit boring. Flowers? Er… done ‘em before. Champagne? Are you trying to be clichéd? Lingerie? Better get the right size and style or there will be hell to pay.

So just what can you buy a loved one for Valentine’s? Or, indeed, any time you want a ‘just because’ present with a difference.

Thanks to Coco a Moi, there’s a new option on the block. They’ll deliver a unique and personalised gift of the ultimate bite sized brownies in a choice of three flavours – chocolate pecan, chocolate and mint or, the ones we’d recommend having devoured a box in nanoseconds, the chocolate and orange. Quite frankly, while we’ve long subscribed to the notion that you don’t fiddle with the brownie recipe – you just don’t mess with chocolatey perfection, alright? – the orange version blew us away. It’s a subtle addition that undercuts the potential sickliness of the pure chocolate experience, a lingering, gentle aftertaste of great sophistication.

Admittedly, the notion of sophistication is somewhat undermined by devouring the lot in nanoseconds, but look, it was chocolate, that came through the door like a little gift from heaven, so what is a mortal to do? Plus they’re some of the best little brownies we’ve ever eaten. And trust us: that’s been some extensive research.

The brownies arrive in classy packaging, gift wrapped in silver paper, and tied with beautiful Coco à Moi ribbon. You can also add a special message on a gift tag. If you order now – via www.cocoamoi.com or by calling 020 8864 9052 – you can still get guaranteed delivery for Valentine’s Day for £16.50.

But trust us. These are too good to just order for Valentine’s Day…