Ethel M Chocolates is bringing back its online tasting experiences to help connect friends, family and partners this Valentine's Day, whether they live in the same city or across the country.

Upon purchasing an online Chocolate Tasting for two, Ethel M Chocolates will ship attendees a tasting kit which will include Ethel M Chocolates' signature, satin heart box filled with 14 chocolates, two tasting mats and a Zoom link to join the fun, sensory-filled experience. The online Valentine's Day weekend tasting experiences are 45-60 minutes and are available for $50.

The online Chocolate Tastings will take place on Friday, Feb. 11 at 5 p.m. PST, as well as two sessions on Monday, Feb. 14 at 2 p.m. PST and 5 p.m. PST. Customers have the choice of which session to join.

"We always look forward to this time of the year," said Lisa Vannerson, marketing and PR manager, Ethel M Chocolates. "It's a holiday that brings not only couples, but also friends and family together, and this year, we want to encourage all to use these tasting experiences to do just that. It's an easy and delicious way to indulge in a gourmet treat and reconnect with loved ones."

Ethel M Chocolates has options for gift giving as well, including a new five-piece Love Collection, Large and Small Design-Your-Own Heart Boxes, and Large and Small Prepacked Heart Boxes.

Valentine's Day offerings can be viewed and ordered online at EthelM.com or by calling toll-free at 1-800-438-4356. To secure a spot for the online tasting visit https://www.ethelm.com/online-experiences.

For those in the Las Vegas area, Ethel M Chocolates also has a variety of activities available to spice up your Valentine's Day. Make a reservation to stop by the Ethel M Chocolates three-acre Cactus garden for the brand's annual 'Lights of Love' display, where the grounds will be lit up in red, purple, pink and white lights every night for two weeks beginning Jan. 30. Reservations and a non-refundable $5 fee per group of 6 people are required. The $5 fee will be donated to Three Square Food Bank and Help of Southern Nevada.