" Godiva's history began more than seventy-five years ago in Brussels, Belgium when master chocolatier Joseph Draps founded a chocolate company that was named in honor of the legend of Lady Godiva.
" In the year 1057, according to legend, the people of Coventry were suffering with extremely heavy taxes imposed by their lord, Leofric the Dane, in order to finance his battles. Leofric's sympathetic wife, a lovely Saxon named Lady Godiva, was determined to convince him to reduce the taxes. Leofric declared that Lady Godiva was shameless to plead for "the whining serfs." She responded by saying he would discover how honorable the serfs were. A deal was struck: Lady Godiva would ride unclothed through the streets of the city, "clad in naught but my long tresses," and if the population remained inside shuttered buildings and did not peek at her, their tax burden would be lifted. The following morning she made her famous ride and the citizens of Coventry graciously stayed inside, to spare their benefactor any feelings of shame. Leofric kept his word and reduced the grateful people's taxes. Today, in Europe, Lady Godiva is celebrated in countless works of art - tapestry, paintings, sculpture and literature. "
It's not surprising that Godiva Chocolatier, Inc., one of the creators of the world's most elegant, hand-crafted chocolates, originated in Brussels, Belgium. For generations, Belgium has had a tradition of perfectionism... " more

" Welcome to the utmost in gift-giving convenience combined with the quality you find only in America's Heartland - welcome to Figi's Online!
Browse our collection and you'll find the best of the Heartland, delicious dairy cheeses, fabulous smokehouse meats - and just wait until you taste our House Recipe Cheese Spreads made from quality grade cheese! We specialize in exquisite holiday fare, so of course you'll find the best in bakery, chocolates, nuts, sweets and snacks. Plus, we offer special gift assortments, collectible treasures, exclusive and personalized items.
Whatever the occasion, Figi's has the perfect gift - and it's just a click or a phone call away! We'll package it carefully and send it out to arrive in perfect time, anywhere in the USA!
Figi's own exclusive lines include our Americana Barn Series and our Little Red Wagon Ornaments. " more about Figi's

" Giftbaskets.com attracts over 200,000 visitors per month, and is a leading retail Web site that provides gift baskets, food baskets, flowers and unique gift ideas for any occasion. The site boasts a distinctive collection of beautifully decorated gifts, ranging from Corporate, Gourmet Delicacies, New Baby, Birthdays to Housewarming, Holidays, Sports and more. "
Founded in 1994 when E-commerce was still something of a novelty, Marc Malaga, President of GiftBaskets.com, recognized the potential of bringing gifts and flowers to the World Wide Web. " more about Giftbaskets.com

" We are very excited and proud to present to you our online catalog offering fine gourmet foods, delectable confections and great gift ideas from California. We are certain that we can help you find the ideal way to show your appreciation to that large group or special individual. "
The fine art of gift giving is important to us and we dedicate ourselves to serving your every gift giving need. We offer friendly and efficient customer service as well as convenient Internet access via our user friendly website.
We take pride in making sure each gift is delivered in beautiful condition. Every gift is carefully packaged and every bow is tied by hand.
Thanks to you, our loyal customer, we have again experienced tremendous growth in our sixteenth year of business. We look forward to working with you. We appreciate your trust in us. All of us at A.K.A. Gourmet wish you a prosperous and happy new year! " more

" See's Famous Old Time Candies® are well known and loved throughout the West where the company was founded in 1921. If you were to visit a See's store, you would find a sparkling clean black and white shop where your candies would be packed to order as you made your candy selection. See's reputation for friendly old-fashioned service remains unrivaled.
To produce the best possible boxed chocolates, we at See's acquire the choicest and finest grade raw ingredients from all over the world. No additives or preservatives are ever used in See's Candies, only fresh wholesome ingredients. Making over 100 varieties of candies, we have maintained our reputation for excellence by strict adherence to See's "Quality Without Compromise®" motto.
See's is headquartered in South San Francisco, California with kitchens located in both Los Angeles and South San Francisco delivering fresh chocolates and candies to over 200 See's shops in the West where See's Candies are a "Happy Habit®". " History

" Since its creation in 1977 by Robert Linxe, La Maison du Chocolat has passionately cultivated good taste and excellence, from chocolates, all handmade, to elegant refined presentations.
" Like its creations, each of the boutiques has been designed to be an ultimate refinement, creating an atmosphere for lingering and sampling chocolate delights... " more

" ONCE UPON A TIME...
in a small town called Tarzana, California, two sisters had a sweet idea: to provide their neighbors with freshly-baked gourmet treats and gift baskets that could be delivered the same day. They set up shop in a tiny storefront on Ventura Blvd., selling high-quality assortments of mini-muffins, cookies and brownie bars that are the trademark of a Mrs. Beasley's gift basket. Of course people talked-in this case, they talked with their mouths full. Some of the neighbors were among the biggest names in Hollywood so (Hollywood gossip being what it is) the demand for Mrs. Beasley's products soon spread far and wide. In fact, requests even started coming from outside Los Angeles. In response, the company began distributing a national mail order catalog and opened additional stores in southern California. Today, Mrs. Beasley's delicious treats are available anywhere, anytime, by phone, at 6 retail stores, through the company's web site at www.mrsbeasleys.com, and on selected United Airlines flights... " more

" The Gifts International range covers a selection of the finest and most popular Champagnes, Wines, Whiskies, Spirits, Cuban Cigars, Chocolates and Roses available today. These are luxurious gifts and are gift wrapped with a personalised greeting for the recipient. "
Gifts International also offers complete hampers and magnums of Champagne for those really important occasions. The House of Dorchester supplies us with our exquisite Chocolates and Champagne Truffles.
Gifts International provides a reputable and reliable gift service to business and private clients offering customers a wide selection of special gifts for all manner of occasions and special events including, Corporate/Business, Weddings, Anniversaries, Christenings and Birthdays. Gifts International can deliver a gift almost anywhere in the world usually within 7 days and anywhere within mainland UK for the next working day. " ... more