The Russell Stover package came by UPS yesterday.


The reminder tag told me to expect redelivery anywhere from 2:00 to 5:00, fortunately UPS was there at 2:00 sharp. This is the package they had for me.
(note: pictures link to their larger version over on flickr)



Inside were these two lovely boxes:



The first is a pink Elvis embossed tin filled with a large selection of Russell Stover chocolates. The second is a red faux-alligator skinned box filled with 5 delectible candies. This smaller red box is the new Whitman's candy line Soho.



The Soho chocolates are what Cari refered to as the candies for an "adventurous" palate. I will let the candies flavors speak for themselves:

- Pear praline
- Sea salt caramel
- Madagascar vanilla brulee
- Pistachio nougat
- Cacao truffle
- Raspberry ganache



I fully expected going into this that I would not like at least a few of these candies. My live in lady friend invalidity and I found all of the candies to be superbly delicious. My favorites were the pear praline and the pistachio nougat. Simply put, these candies have an unexpected flavor. I have got so used to the coconut/caramel/creme fillings of normal candies that it was a shock to find some of the flavor combinations twirling around in my mouth. These are not your grandmothers chocolates. The only criticism I have is the packaging. The red alligator box reminds me too much of a Liz Claiborne perfume box. I was hoping for something a little sleeker. The criticism is weak though because once you taste the candies you wouldn't care if it came wrapped in newspaper.

From what I hear on the internets the Whitman's Soho chocolates and a few other new Russell Stover chocolates will hit the market this spring. I would strongly suggest picking some up.

I was very pleased with the Russell Stover package and invalidity and I are still working on the Elvis tin.

Thanks again Cari and the Russell Stover team!

Check back soon for the Stella glasses.