Chocolate Covered Strawberries Will Delight Your Sweetheart

Looking for a wonderfully sweet Valentine's Day treat? Pick up some chocolate covered strawberries. This popular Valentine's Day treat is available at several local retailers.

has chocolate covered strawberries available for $2.25 each. The bakery at the is offering the delectable treat for $9.95 a pound. You can also purchase four chocolate covered strawberries at the for $8.99 or 12 for $16.99.

Supplies are limited.

Want to make your own chocolate covered strawberries? has the following recipe:

Chocolate Covered Strawberries

• 1/2 pound good dark chocolate bits
• 12 long-stemmed strawberries

Wash and thoroughly dry the strawberries—any water added to the melted chocolate will change the emulsion.

In a double boiler over a low heat, slowly melt the dark chocolate bits. Stir slowly and well until all the chocolate pieces are melted and the chocolate is smooth.  

Dunk strawberries in chocolate, leaving about 1/4 of the strawberry showing. 

Gently place onto wax paper and let chocolate set.