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You know the saying “it takes a village to raise a child,” right? Well I’m a firm believer that in order to survive motherhood, you must have a village, but that village is meant for you as the Mamma and not your kids! Around here, my “village” consists of my support system, my life-line, and the funniest bunch of ladies that I know, my gal pals. But since summer has kicked off, I haven’t seen my ladies because of everyone’s vacations and busy summer schedules. So when I sent out an SOS text that read: Girls Night–let’s make this happen, we finally found a date that worked for everyone. No need for big fanfare, just the essentials: a girls night in with a bottle of red wine, something sweet to eat like a chocolate and fruit paring, and lots of girl talk. I was basically skipping out the door (but carefully because I had wine under one arm and a big bag of Dove® Fruit-Cranberry under the other) because I was off duty and it was Girls Night In!
Oh how I missed my ladies, and in just seconds, there were eight or nine different conversations flying around at the same time. You’ve got to think fast to keep up with us.
Just because we were staying in for the night, didn’t mean we couldn’t get a little fancy with our celebration. Red wine, chocolate and fruit parings are so delicious, and the girls and I were loving Dove® Fruit for this paring. This isn’t the kind of candy you find in your kiddos treat bags, friends. This is whole fruit dipped in creamy dark chocolate. This is the kind of chocolate you savor–maybe while hiding in your closet so you don’t have to share with your kids. It’s just that good.
I like to think that this better for you treat is actually the perfect treat for a Girls Night In, let me explain. Disclaimer: I’m totally making this theory up–just go with it, OK? So, dark chocolate, red wine, and cranberries are all supposed to be good for your heart and health, right? So this is actually a super treat because when sharing Dove® Fruit with friends you’re not only sharing chocolaty goodness but you’re saying “I care about your health” or I’m just saying “I love delicious wine and chocolate and I know you do too.”
As the night went on, the Dove® Fruit and wine disappeared pretty quickly, and since everyone agreed that this better for you treat was the perfect red wine, chocolate and fruit paring, it’s OK to take eat a few more of the Dove® Fruit. And if you are pouring me another glass, I’ll need a few more of these too.
So this delicious candy can be found in the chocolate candy aisle Sam’s Club; however, it has limited availability so be sure to check that your Sam’s Club carries Dove® Fruit. Good news, Dove® Fruit will be adding whole cherries dipped in chocolate later this year. And for the sake of Girls Night, another wine and chocolate paring will need to take place to try the cherries.
You don’t need to wait to get all of your gal pals together to try Dove® Fruit-Cranberry, grab a bag for yourself! I loved the dark wine, chocolate and fruit paring, but what will you pair it with?
Betsy Mitchell says
Those are three of the bets things: chocolate, friends, and wine. Looks like a fun night!
Amber Conaway says
I am not a fan of wine but I will take chocolate and fruit any day! Those look so delicious and I LOVE Sam’s club! Can’t wait to go try them!
Kay Adeola says
Sounds like a great night.I would have to have rose or white wine as red gives me the biggest headache.
Everyday Living with Chrys says
Yummmm. I love wine with some grapes or apples. Good cheese and dark chocolate.
Erica says
Wine, chocolate and fruit? Yes, please! I’m a big fan of white wines!
Mellisa says
What a great girls night in idea! I can’t think of anything better with wine that chocolate and fruit.
Jaime says
I’m convinced that Dove chocolate can make the world go ’round. I’m also in dire need of a girls night.
Tracey says
That is my kind of night: good friends, good wine and good chocolate!
Debra says
Chocolate and wine sounds like a fab night! Looks like a fun girl’s night.
Melissa @ This Girl's Life Blog says
I love chocolate covered cherries so i’m definitely excited to know that they are adding chocolate dipped cherries. Yum!
Carly Anderson says
When you pair all of these three things with great friends, how can you not have a great night?! I had no idea that Dove had these chocolate covered cranberries! I can’t wait to try these out!
Katrina says
Sound like a great night! Love girls nights in.
Terry says
When I was able to drink wine, I found this Chocolate Wine that was out of this world. Man do miss those days when I could eat or drink whatever I wanted.
Lindsey @ Redhead Baby Mama says
ooh heck yeah! I need to get some of those little chocolates to pair with my next bottle of wine!!
Mary O'Malley says
What a wonderful article. I haven’t actually ever had a girl’s night in.
Tracy @ Ascending Butterfly says
Yep, Wine and Chocolate are always a wise pairing! Can I come over? 🙂
Debbie Denny says
Oh that is a great combination. Perfect for girls night.
Marybeth Hamilton says
There is nothing wrong with ANYTHING you pictured above! I love to surprise people with a little bag of chocolates when I plan on bringing wine to someone’s house 🙂
Janell Poulette says
I am not a big fan of wine. But I will take chocolate any day of the week!
Jessica (Savory Experiments) says
Every girls night should have chocolate and wine! And… there should be a girls night at least once a week. I have one scheduled for tomorrow night with the same theme 🙂
Jeanine @ sixtimemommy.com says
Never had wine but chocolate? Friends? My fave things!
Rosey says
I’d pair it with a glass of water full of ice (I’m thirsty, can you tell?), a good movie, and the fam. 🙂 Glad you had a fun night in with the girls!
Kecia says
I’ll take the girls night with just fruit and chocolate please! I love having chocolate dipped strawberries while gossiping with my closest friends.
Veronica says
I need to do this! Gather up a group of girlfriends and have a good night in
Emily says
I love a girls night! There is nothing better than wine, chocolate and fruit!
Felicia says
These look delicious! I need to have a girls night.
cam | bibs and baubles says
That sounds deelish! What’s better for a girls night than wine and chocolate!?
Beth@FrugalFroggie says
That sounds like the perfect night out to me. I would say to yes to any night with wine and chocolate!!
Anne @MidlifeBlvd says
With all those antioxidants, think of how healthy you’d be! These look good–I’ll have to pick some up.
Kendra says
I love this pairing. I just hosted a summer girls night and we had sangria. A fall one will be perfect with a red and these Dove fruits.
Carly from The Puzzled Palate says
I don’t think that I would want to share! I am not big on wine- but I love chocolate!
Theresa says
Ooh, Dove is my favorite chocolate. I cannot wait for their chocolate cherries to become available later this year! Yum!
Virginia @thatbaldchick says
I don’t drink wine, but that chocolate and fruit are right up my alley. I love chocolate cherries and chocolate blueberries!
Christie says
Wine and chocolate? My kind of night!! Love it
Dawn McAlexander says
That does look like a great girls night in. What girl doesn’t love wine and chocolate?
Shannon Gosney says
Wine and chocolate? Where do I sign up! Love having a girl’s night out with wine and chocolate. 🙂
Toni says
What a great girls night. I really wish I liked wine because it always is so elegant looking when I see people enjoying it LOL
Brett says
Chocolate covered dry blueberries are my favorite! I’ll have to try the cranberries.
Rachael says
I haven’t seen this Dove with real fruit. I will have to try it this weekend with my bf.
Ann Bacciaglia says
These look so good i want to go get some! The cranberry one will be the first one i try.
April @ Everyday Fitness and Nutrition says
Sounds like the perfect treat for girls night or book club. You can’t go wrong with wine and chocolate!
Amy Desrosiers says
Yes, wine and chocolate is a great pairing! I need a girl’s night with some chocolate and wine!
Marina @ Mommy Snippets says
Wow, never seen this Dove before! Looks like something I’d enjoy… I’ll have to check it out.
krystalskitsch says
Ooo I love a good wine and chocolate night. This is a fun flavor of chocolate!
fancygrlnancy (Nancy Partin) says
What a fun girls night! Love wine and chocolate.
Summer Davis says
I don’t have any friends to share Dove Fruit with. Maybe I’ll have to have a google chat with some gal pals or something. Moving really stinks. *cry* maybe I’ll just sit in carpool and eat a whole bag of these while crying into my lap, doesn’t that sound soothing?
Looks like you and your gals had a really fun time! #client
Liz Mays says
How did I not know about chocolate covered cranberries? I’ve got to add those to my life STAT.
Katy Rawson says
I have in love with Dove Chocolates forever. The flavor is perfect and the chocolate is so silky smooth, I cannot resist. Now was have fruit wrapped in a warm embrace of Dove chocolate. What Nirvana.