The cacao bean was domesticated in present-day Ecuador more than 5,000 years ago. Even then it was considered a gift from the gods by the Mayans and the Aztecs. The complicated process of turning bitter cacao pods into chocolate evolved over the years.

Nowadays, heart-shaped boxes full of chocolate and candy are ubiquitous, but how did they become such a staple of Valentine's Day in the first place?

The best way to end a Valentine’s Day dinner? Treat her to a box of fresh, hand-dipped chocolate-covered strawberries that will delight both sweets and fruit lovers. This gift box comes with a dozen decorated juicy berries and arrives in a custom-designed shipping box with ice packs and premium insulation to ensure they stay fresh.