5 Picks for Valentine's from The Original Leena's Chocolates

Patch caught up with the owners of The Original Leena's Chocolates, 3476 Lithia-Pinecrest Road, Valrico, Anthony and Leena Caligiure, to ask what the top five choices were for customers and their valentines.

Patch: What five items do you consider to be tops on the list of Valentine's gifts?

Anthony and Leena:  Everything here is good for Valentine's presents, but the five top-selling items for the special day are:

1.  Chocolate-dipped strawberries -- hand-picked from Brandon Farms and dipped in white, milk or dark chocolate. They can also be coated with a different chocolate.

2.  Cupid's Crunch -- a white or dark chocolate with red hearts for a spicy kick.

3.  Chocolate-dipped champagne bottles -- you can bring in your own special bottle or purchase some from neighboring Cork & Olive.

4.  Heart-shaped chocolate boxes -- which can be personalized.

5.  Giant Bacio d'Amore -- which can also be personalized with a special message or gift tag.

For ordering information, call (813) 643-8500 or e-mail Leena@originalleenaschocolates.com.