Friday, November 11, 2011

Holiday Gift Guide: The Swiss Colony Chocolate Brownie Cake {Review & Giveaway}

The Swiss Colony logo{This giveaway is now closed. Congratulations, Jessica!}

When it comes to holiday shopping, there are some items that only work for specific people. After all, you can't exactly give a pink bathrobe and fuzzy slippers to Grandpa while junior probably won't be too thrilled with a gift certificate to the salon.

But there is one thing that the entire family can and will enjoy: tasty treats.

Who can resist a decadent dessert or fresh cheeses or pretty much anything with chocolate? Definitely not me. And especially if I know it is going to be scrumptiously melt-in-your-mouth deliciously flavorful, as everything is when it's from The Swiss Colony.

Christmas dessertsExperts at celebrating the holiday season, The Swiss Colony offers everything from very traditional baskets to unique and fun boxes of goodies. Whether you are shopping for meats, cheeses, eye-catching morsels, desserts of nearly every possible variety, or more, it never takes much browsing on their website before my mouth is watering at every page.

This season's selection of Christmas gifts at The Swiss Colony are no exception. How could I not be drooling over the layers upon layers of tasty goodness in the Chocolate Snowflake Cake?

Snowflake CakeAnd I've never actually tried Red Velvet Cake (what's wrong with me?) so I wouldn't mind changing that with the Red Velvet Swirl Cake. Mmm!

Red Velvet CakeI also have no doubt that the salty-sweet combination found in the Chocolate-Covered Potato Chips would ensure that they would disappear immediately if they were given as a gift around here.

Chocolate-Covered Potato ChipsAfter marveling over all of the cakes, cookies, cupcakes and petit fours, when the Chocolate Brownie Cake arrived from The Swiss Colony, I knew that it wasn't going to have much chance of survival with my family's sweet tooth.

Chocolate Brownie CakeEven before I had the classic red tin open, I was admiring the great presentation and effort that The Swiss Colony puts in to making sure that their items are completely ready for gift-giving, whether you have it mailed directly to your recipient or to yourself first.

Opening up the lid for a peek, I could almost hear the chocolate chunks and pecans calling my name.

The Swiss ColonyI lasted all of about 30 seconds before I had to have a taste.

Chocolate Brownie CakeAs I suspected: YUM.

The chocolate of the brownie is rich and delicious and the chocolate chunks and pecans throughout only add even more enjoyable flavor... as I suspected, this Chocolate Brownie Cake was a big hit for all of us (I especially liked it after being heated in the microwave for a few seconds) and the nearly 1.5-pound tin of indulgent chocolate disappeared nearly as quickly as it had arrived.

Retailing for $25.95, giving a Brownie Cake would be a very sweet way to celebrate the season for family, friends, teachers, yourself and more. The holidays are right around the corner, so be sure to head over to The Swiss Colony and check out their huge selection to pick out a gift for the lucky recipients on your list today.

And, thanks to the generosity of The Swiss Colony, one person will be able to celebrate the holidays in yummy style as well, because...

One lucky person will win a Chocolate Brownie Cake from The Swiss Colony!

The Swiss Colony giveawayTo enter to win: Visit The Swiss Colony and tell me another delicious item you would love to try.

Extra Entries (available after the mandatory entry above is completed; please leave a separate comment for each entry in order for them to be counted).

1 Extra Entry if you enter The Swiss Colony giveaway at A Nut in a Nutshell!
1 Extra Entry (per method) if you follow The Swiss Colony on Twitter and/or Like them on Facebook.
1 Extra Entry (per giveaway entered) - Enter any (or all) of the giveaways running on Thanks, Mail Carrier for the duration of this giveaway.
1 Extra Entry if you follow me on Twitter and tweet about this giveaway by copying and pasting the tweet below and leaving me the link. Tweet daily for an extra entry every day!

Celebrate the holidays and WIN a Chocolate Brownie Cake from @TheSwissColony! http://bit.ly/uxVWPn @thxmailcarrier #giveaway #win

1 Extra Entry (per follow method) if you follow me publicly with Google Friend Connect, subscribe to my RSS feed, subscribe to Thanks, Mail Carrier by email, become a fan on Facebook, and/or add Thanks, Mail Carrier to your blogroll.
2 Extra Entries if you put my cute button up on your blog. Please leave an address where it can be found.
2 Extra Entries if you have our Holiday Gift Guide button posted on your blog. Please leave an address where it can be found.

Giveaway will end on December 2nd at 11:59pm CST. By entering this sweepstakes, you are agreeing to these official rules. No purchase necessary, void where prohibited by law. Do me the favor of leaving an email address or making absolutely sure it is visible in your profile, I have to have a way to contact the winner. The winner will be chosen by random.org and announced here as well as emailed and will have 48 hours to contact me or respond to notification or a new winner will be chosen. The number of eligible entries received determines the odds of winning. This giveaway is open to residents of the U.S. only and must be 18 years of age or older.

A big thank you to The Swiss Colony for providing a Chocolate Brownie Cake for me to review as well as for one lucky giveaway winner. The opinions shared are my own and honest and if you really need to see more, click here to see how I roll.

1084 comments:

«Oldest   ‹Older   1 – 200 of 1084   Newer›   Newest»
Jessica Allen said...

Deep dish caramel apple pie

mrsjschwartz@yahoo.com

Jessica Allen said...

Liked on Facebook

mrsjschwartz@yahoo.com

Jessica Allen said...

Entered Modern Kitchen Giveaway

mrsjschwartz@yahoo.com

Jessica Allen said...

Your buttons are on my blog :)

http://iheart-motherhood.blogspot.com/

Brandon - The dog with a blog said...

Old-Fashioned Fudge Trio!

guidedogawareness AT yahoo DOT com

Brandon - The dog with a blog said...

Entered the giveaway at A Nut in a Nutshell

guidedogawareness AT yahoo DOT com

Brandon - The dog with a blog said...

Follower via gfc

guidedogawareness AT yahoo DOT com

Brandon - The dog with a blog said...

Subscribed via email
guidedogawareness AT yahoo DOT com

Brandon - The dog with a blog said...

In my blogroll

guidedogawareness AT yahoo DOT com

Brandon - The dog with a blog said...

#1 Holiday Gift Guide button on blog's sidebar: http://guidedogawareness.blogspot.com/

guidedogawareness AT yahoo DOT com

Brandon - The dog with a blog said...

#2 Holiday Gift Guide button on blog's sidebar: http://guidedogawareness.blogspot.com/

guidedogawareness AT yahoo DOT com

humanecats said...

I'd love to try the High 5, Meat and Cheese.

humanecats at gmail dot com

humanecats said...

I entered The Swiss Colony giveaway at A Nut in a Nutshell.

humanecats at gmail dot com

humanecats said...

I follow Swiss Colony on twitter as humanecats.

humanecats at gmail dot com

humanecats said...

I like/follow Swiss Colony on Facebook as Ricky Todd.

humanecats at gmail dot com

humanecats said...

I like/follow you on Facebook as Ricky Todd.

humanecats at gmail dot com

humanecats said...

I follow on twitter as humanecats and tweeted giveaway.

http://twitter.com/#!/humanecats/status/135201185270480897

humanecats at gmail dot com

humanecats said...

I follow on GFC as Ericka T.

humanecats at gmail dot com

humanecats said...

email subscriber

humanecats at gmail dot com

humanecats said...

I added your Holiday Gift Guide button to my blog at http://savingwhilemakingmoney.com/

humanecats at gmail dot com
1

humanecats said...

I added your Holiday Gift Guide button to my blog at http://savingwhilemakingmoney.com/

humanecats at gmail dot com
2

Anonymous said...

I would love to have the siced glazed ham that is also on the site as a fan favorite

RaettigFamily said...

Chocolate mints

Suburban prep said...

The holiday breakfast sound wonderful.

msgb245 at gmail dot com

Suburban prep said...

Entered at Nut in a Nutshell

Suburban prep said...

I follow via GFC

Suburban prep said...

I follow via Rss feed.

~dab said...

I'd love to have this so I don't have to cook! http://www.swisscolony.com/Spiral-Sliced-Ham-with-Fired-In-Sugar-Glaze.pro?c=SCtestHPRotate&t=RotateOn&l=p

~dab said...

11-11 https://mobile.twitter.com/simplydab/status/135234323556220928

Unknown said...

I'd love to try the Snowman Cake!
magickalblessings26{at}yahoo.com

Unknown said...

Entered the giveaway at A Nut in a Nutshell (Amanda Kinder)
magickalblessings26{at}yahoo.com

Unknown said...

I like The Swiss Colony on Facebook- Amanda Kinder
magickalblessings26{at}yahoo.com

Unknown said...

I like Thanks, Mail Carrier on Facebook- Amanda Kinder
magickalblessings26{at}yahoo.com

Anonymous said...

I would like to try the Carrot Cake Creme Torte.

rhoneygtn at yahoo dot com

Anonymous said...

Follow you on Twitter: rhoneygee
Tweeted: http://twitter.com/#!/rhoneygee/status/135311276644646913

rhoneygtn at yahoo dot com

Della said...

Bavarian Creme Torte

debbie said...

I like their fruit cake medley.
twoofakind12@yahoo.com

debbie said...

I am a email subscriber.
twoofakind12@yahoo.com

debbie said...

I am a gfc follower
debbie
twoofakind12@yahoo.com

debbie said...

I entered at a nut in a nutshell giveaway.
twoofakind12@yahoo.com

SharonD said...

I would love to try the Spiral Ham! YUMMMMMY!!!!

SharonD said...

I also entered the giveaway on Nut in a Nutshell.

SharonD said...

I follow Swiss Colony on Twitter.

SharonD said...

I like Swiss Colony on Facebook.

SharonD said...

I follow you on Twitter and tweeted:
https://twitter.com/#!/SharonDiven/status/135359093861908480

SharonD said...

I follow you on GFC.

SharonD said...

I like Thanks, Mail Carrier on Facebook.

cloud10277 said...

I'd love to try the 4-year Vintage Cheddar Cheese.
cloud10277@Hotmail.com

peg42 said...

I'd also love to try the Deep Dish Caramel Apple Pie
Thanks
rickpeggysmith(at)aol(dot)com

cloud10277 said...

I entered The Swiss Colony giveaway at A Nut in a Nutshell
Tracy P
cloud10277@Hotmail.com

peg42 said...

entered The Swiss Colony giveaway at A Nut in a Nutshell!

Thanks
rickpeggysmith(at)aol(dot)com

peg42 said...

Follow The Swiss Colony on Twitter (peg42)
Thanks
rickpeggysmith(at)aol(dot)com

peg42 said...

follow The Swiss Colony on FB (Margaret E. Smith)
Thanks
rickpeggysmith(at)aol(dot)com

cloud10277 said...

I follow The Swiss Colony on Twitter
@cloud10277
cloud10277@Hotmail.com

cloud10277 said...

I "Like" The Swiss Colony on Facebook
Tracy P
cloud10277@Hotmail.com

peg42 said...

Follow on twitter (peg42) and tweeted:
https://twitter.com/#!/peg42/status/135362015291125761
Thanks
rickpeggysmith(at)aol(dot)com

peg42 said...

Email subscriber.
Thanks
rickpeggysmith(at)aol(dot)com

cloud10277 said...

I follow you on Twitter
@cloud10277
Tweeted:
https://twitter.com/#!/cloud10277/status/135362582281322496
cloud10277@Hotmail.com

cloud10277 said...

I follow with GFC
Tracy P
cloud10277@Hotmail.com

javeta acker said...

i would love to try any of their cheesecakes!

cloud10277 said...

I'm a fan on Facebook
Tracy P
cloud10277@Hotmail.com

abfantom said...

I would like to get Swiss Colony's Holiday Mini Cupcakes.

abfantom at yahoo dot com

abfantom said...

I follow via GFC: abfantom

abfantom at yahoo dot com

abfantom said...

I'm an email subscriber

abfantom at yahoo dot com

abfantom said...

I entered the Guidecraft Holiday Spectacular giveaway

abfantom at yahoo dot com

abfantom said...

I entered the Country Crock giveaway

abfantom at yahoo dot com

abfantom said...

I entered the Monopoly Electronic Banking game giveaway

abfantom at yahoo dot com

abfantom said...

I entered the Gumballs.com giveaway

abfantom at yahoo dot com

abfantom said...

I entered the Uncommon Goods giveaway

abfantom at yahoo dot com

abfantom said...

I entered the Magic Cabin giveaway

abfantom at yahoo dot com

abfantom said...

I entered the Problem Solvers giveaway

abfantom at yahoo dot com

abfantom said...

I entered the Starry Nights Hidden Objects giveaway

abfantom at yahoo dot com

abfantom said...

I entered the Rockboard Scooter giveaway

abfantom at yahoo dot com

wildcat32 said...

I would love to try the Ultimate Cheesecake.

monster6236 at gmail dot com

wildcat32 said...

follow and tweet https://twitter.com/#!/5memb/status/135368082842583041

monster6236 at gmail dot com

wildcat32 said...

entered the Gumballs.com giveaway

monster6236 at gmail dot com

wildcat32 said...

entered the Sumo Lounge giveaway

monster6236 at gmail dot com

wildcat32 said...

entered the Nautica giveaway

monster6236 at gmail dot com

wildcat32 said...

entered the Starry Night giveaway

monster6236 at gmail dot com

cloud10277 said...

I entered the Rockboard Scooter giveaway
cloud10277@Hotmail.com

Anonymous said...

The Fruitful Delight candy!

Anonymous said...

Following them on twitter under Theresa Lucas

Maija McKeown said...

I'd like to try the sugar-free peppermint patties! Thanks! Maija pinkmaija (at) yahoo.com

Maija McKeown said...

I like Swiss Colony on Facebook! pinkmaija (at) yahoo.com

Maija McKeown said...

I entered on "A Nut in a Nutshell"! pinkmaija (at) yahoo.com

Maija McKeown said...

Entered your Sumo Lounge Omni giveaway! pinkmaija (at) yahoo.com

Maija McKeown said...

Entered your Uncommon Goods giveaway! pinkmaija (at) yahoo.com

Mama Swears said...

I'd love to try the Red Velvet Petit Fours and some of the cheeses.

mamaswears at gmail dot com

Mama Swears said...

Entered at A Nut in a Nutshell

mamaswears at gmail dot com

Mama Swears said...

I follow The Swiss COlony on Twitter as @mamaswears
mamaswears at gmail dot com

Mama Swears said...

I like The Swiss Colony on Facebook
Kristen H-R
mamaswears at gmail dot com

Mama Swears said...

I follow you on Twitter as @mamaswears and tweeted
http://twitter.com/#!/mamaswears/status/135388884732354560
mamaswears at gmail dot com

Mama Swears said...

I like you on Facebook
Kristen H-R
mamaswears at gmail dot com

Mama Swears said...

email subscriber
mamaswears at gmail dot com

Mama Swears said...

I have your button
http://mamaswears.com/
mamaswears at gmail dot com
1

Mama Swears said...

I have your button
http://mamaswears.com/
mamaswears at gmail dot com
2

Mama Swears said...

I have the Holiday Gift Guide button
http://mamaswears.com/
mamaswears at gmail dot com
1

Mama Swears said...

I have the Holiday Gift Guide button
http://mamaswears.com/
mamaswears at gmail dot com
2

Mama Swears said...

RSS feed subscriber via google
mamaswears at gmail dot com

apple blossom said...

hard decision every thing looks yummy at Swiss Colony

Bavarian Creme Torte

ABreading4fun [at] gmail [dot] com

apple blossom said...

entered at A nut in a nutshell

ABreading4fun [at] gmail [dot] com

apple blossom said...

entered beanbag chair

ABreading4fun [at] gmail [dot] com

apple blossom said...

entered popcorn tin giveaway

ABreading4fun [at] gmail [dot] com

apple blossom said...

gfc follwer
ABreading4fun [at] gmail [dot] com

apple blossom said...

email subscriber
ABreading4fun [at] gmail [dot] com

apple blossom said...

rss feed subscriber
ABreading4fun [at] gmail [dot] com

apple blossom said...

button on blog#2

http://abis-scrapsoflife.blogspot.com/

ABreading4fun [at] gmail [dot] com

Kim H. said...

candy coated pecans

smdrm said...

I'd like the No Sugar Added Fruit Cake.

kg4rmt at arrl dot net

smdrm said...

I entered The Swiss Colony giveaway at A Nut in a Nutshell

kg4rmt at arrl dot net

smdrm said...

I follow the Swiss Colony on Twitter as smdrm.

smdrm said...

I Like the Swiss Colony on Facebook as Selene Montgomery

smdrm said...

I follow on Twitter and tweeted the giveaway:

http://twitter.com/#!/smdrm/status/135402946321059840

smdrm said...

I follow on Google Friend Connect as smdrm

smdrm said...

I subscribe via Google Reader.

smdrm said...

I'm a fan on Facebook as Selene Montgomery

smdrm said...

I'm a fan on Facebook as Selene Montgomery

GoldenOrchard said...

I'd love to try the Spiral Sliced Ham with "Fired-In" Sugar Glaze

goldengoddiss09(at)gmail(dot)com

GoldenOrchard said...

Entered Swiss Colony Giveaway at A Nut in a Nutshell

goldengoddiss09(at)gmail(dot)com

GoldenOrchard said...

Swiss Colony FB Fan C.j. Jennings

goldengoddiss09(at)gmail(dot)com

Marie said...

I would love to try one of their Fudge Samplers -- I love fudge!

marielay@gmail.com

Marie said...

I entered the contest at A Nut in a Nutshell.

marielay@gmail.com

Marie said...

I follow Swiss Colony on twitter -- doodlebug40

marielay@gmail.com

Marie said...

I like Swiss Colony on Facebook (Venus marie Lay)

marielay@gmail.com

Marie said...

I subscribe via email

marielay@gmail.com

BethElderton said...

The Raspberry Cheesecake! {drool!}
bethelderton59 at gmail dot com

BethElderton said...

I follow Swiss Colony on twitter as mbm218
bethelderton59 at gmail dot com

BethElderton said...

I entered Guidecraft
bethelderton59 at gmail dot com

BethElderton said...

I entered Gumballs.com
bethelderton59 at gmail dot com

BethElderton said...

I follow you on twitter as mbm218
bethelderton59 at gmail dot com

BethElderton said...

I'm gfc friend, Beth Elderton
bethelderton59 at gmail dot com

Crystal said...

I'd like the Mini Baklava Assortment!
CrystalW07 at aol.com

Crystal said...

I also entered at A Nut In a Nutshell!
CrystalW07 at aol.com

Kelli S. said...

would love to try the cheesecake! yummy!

Kelli S. said...

i entered at A Nut In A Nutshell! ryleekatt9306@yahoo.com

PAIGE said...

I'd love to try the Blue Cheese from Swiss Colony.
elysesw@aol.com

Kelli S. said...

entered your scooter givaway! ryleekatt9306@yahoo.com

PAIGE said...

I entered at Nut in a Nutshell.
elysesw@aol.com

PAIGE said...

I follow at GFC. elysesw
elysesw@aol.com

Kelli S. said...

i follow you on twitter! ryleekatt9306@yahoo.com

Kelli S. said...

tweeted!! http://twitter.com/#!/KelliSpangler1/status/135421518300721152 ryleekatt9306@yahoo.com

PAIGE said...

I entered the Problem Solvers giveaway.
elysesw@aol.com

PAIGE said...

I entered the Rockboard Scooter giveaway.
ELYSESW@AOL.COM

PAIGE said...

I entered the Halloween Treats giveaway.
elysesw@aol.com

Kelli S. said...

follow via google friend connect! ryleekatt9306@yahoo.com

Kelli S. said...

subscribed to your emails! ryleekatt9306@yahoo.com

Kelli S. said...

liked you on facebook! ryleekatt9306@yahoo.com

Contest Kim said...

Sliced Glazed Ham!
contestkim25@gmail.com

Contest Kim said...

Follow Swiss Colony on Twitter @contestkim25
contestkim25@gmail.com

Contest Kim said...

Like Swiss Colony on FB (Kay Cee)
contestkim25@gmail.com

Contest Kim said...

Follow with GFC
contestkim25@gmail.com

Contest Kim said...

sub in google reader
contestkim25@gmail.com

Contest Kim said...

sub via email
contestkim25@gmail.com

Contest Kim said...

like you on fb (kay cee)
contestkim25@gmail.com

Contest Kim said...

entered guidecraft
contestkim25@gmail.com

Contest Kim said...

entered amex/country crock
contestkim25@gmail.com

Contest Kim said...

entered goblin kids
contestkim25@gmail.com

Contest Kim said...

entered amazon
contestkim25@gmail.com

Contest Kim said...

entered monopoly
contestkim25@gmail.com

Contest Kim said...

entered sumo
contestkim25@gmail.com

Contest Kim said...

entered gumballs
contestkim25@gmail.com

Contest Kim said...

entered uncommon goods
contestkim25@gmail.com

Contest Kim said...

entered anamalz
contestkim25@gmail.com

Contest Kim said...

entered magic cabin
contestkim25@gmail.com

Contest Kim said...

entered problem solvers
contestkim25@gmail.com

Contest Kim said...

entered scented shoelaces
contestkim25@gmail.com

Contest Kim said...

entered nautica
contestkim25@gmail.com

Contest Kim said...

entered starry night
contestkim25@gmail.com

Contest Kim said...

entered rockin rider
contestkim25@gmail.com

Contest Kim said...

entered rockboard
contestkim25@gmail.com

Sandy S. said...

The coconut drops look delicious!

sandy@suddenlysandy.com

Crystal said...

I follow via gfc (Crystal)
CrystalW07 at aol.com

Crystal said...

I like you on fb (Crystal Ward)
CrystalW07 at aol.com

NativeHalo said...

I would love to try the Bavarian Bonbons (as well as everything else!!).

theworldsmyspace[at]yahoo[dot]com

Kelly said...

I would like to try the caramel apple pie
Krau0728@gmail.com

Kelly said...

I subscribe via email
Krau0728@gmail.com

NativeHalo said...

I follow The Swiss Colony on Twitter (@Sehurtad)

theworldsmyspace[at]yahoo[dot]com

NativeHalo said...

I like The Swiss Colony on facebook (Stefanie Elysse Hurtado)

theworldsmyspace[at]yahoo[dot]com

NativeHalo said...

I follow you via GFC

theworldsmyspace[at]yahoo[dot]com

NativeHalo said...

I subscribe to your emails

theworldsmyspace[at]yahoo[dot]com

NativeHalo said...

I'm your fan on facebook (Stefanie Elysse Hurtado)

theworldsmyspace[at]yahoo[dot]com

NativeHalo said...

I follow you on Twitter (@Sehurtad)and tweeted about this giveaway

http://twitter.com/#!/Sehurtad/status/135437953135673344

theworldsmyspace[at]yahoo[dot]com

julis55 said...

would like to get Swiss Colony's Holiday Mini Cupcakes

The Sleepy Dreamer said...

Deep Dish Caramel Apple Pie
lnb1191(at)aol(dot)com

The Sleepy Dreamer said...

follow The Swiss Colony on Twitter
@lnb1191
lnb1191(at)aol(dot)com

The Sleepy Dreamer said...

Like them on Facebook
Leah Baird
lnb1191(at)aol(dot)com

The Sleepy Dreamer said...

Entered Anamalz Box Set
lnb1191(at)aol(dot)com

The Sleepy Dreamer said...

Entered Baby Bullet
lnb1191(at)aol(dot)com

The Sleepy Dreamer said...

Entered Black Friday
lnb1191(at)aol(dot)com

The Sleepy Dreamer said...

Entered Monopoly
lnb1191(at)aol(dot)com

The Sleepy Dreamer said...

Entered Nautica
lnb1191(at)aol(dot)com

The Sleepy Dreamer said...

Entered Problem Solvers
lnb1191(at)aol(dot)com

The Sleepy Dreamer said...

Entered Rockboard Scooter
lnb1191(at)aol(dot)com

The Sleepy Dreamer said...

Entered Rocking Rider
lnb1191(at)aol(dot)com

The Sleepy Dreamer said...

Entered Scented Shoelaces
lnb1191(at)aol(dot)com

The Sleepy Dreamer said...

Entered Starry Night
lnb1191(at)aol(dot)com

The Sleepy Dreamer said...

Entered Sumo Lounge
lnb1191(at)aol(dot)com

The Sleepy Dreamer said...

Entered Uncommon Goods
lnb1191(at)aol(dot)com

The Sleepy Dreamer said...

Entered Wilton Carousel
lnb1191(at)aol(dot)com

The Sleepy Dreamer said...

Entered Xia Xia
lnb1191(at)aol(dot)com

«Oldest ‹Older   1 – 200 of 1084   Newer› Newest»