"This year, the American public is expected to blow $29 billion on Valentine's Day, according to the National Retail Federation. That's $1.5 billion more in consumer spending than 2025 somehow, against all odds, the country is in the mood for lovin'. Some of that money will go toward flowers, spa treatments and classy dinners, some no doubt toward lingerie and boxers. And a lot will go toward chocolate. After the winter holidays, Valentine's is the busiest time of year for most chocolate shops."
"In the diverse Bay Area, chocolatiers are busy making an incredible range of treats. There are Mexican bonbons in flavors of tropical fruit and tequila, chocolate-dipped strawberries in heart-shaped boxes, French-Japanese chocolates inspired by origami. And nudge, nudge: Many places offer shipping right up to the week before V-Day. Here are how three local chocolatiers are preparing for the holiday. Drop by them or other shops to grab something for your honey on Feb. 14."
Americans are expected to spend $29 billion on Valentine's Day this year, $1.5 billion more than 2025. Valentine's Day is the busiest post-holiday period for chocolate shops. Bay Area chocolatiers are producing an array of confections, including Mexican bonbons flavored with tropical fruit and tequila, chocolate-dipped strawberries in heart-shaped boxes, and French-Japanese chocolates inspired by origami. Many shops offer shipping up to the week before Valentine's Day. Deux Cranes blends Japanese and French pastry traditions, preparing since November, sourcing Valrhona and Republica de Cacao chocolate, tempering locally, and combining elevated Japanese-inspired flavors with French chocolate techniques.
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