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For Valentine's Day, presents picked by Chef Jacques Torres, a.k.a. 'Mr. Chocolate.'

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For Valentine's Day, presents picked by Chef Jacques Torres, a.k.a. 'Mr. Chocolate.'

Barry Johnson
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"This is a must-have. Try making a chocolate mousse."

Seven-Quart Stand Mixer, $649.00; kitchenaid.com

Courtesy of Kitchen Aid
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"I love a spa day when they work the muscles in your back. You sleep well."

Full-Day Spa Program, $1,270; mandarinoriental.com

George Apostolidis / Courtesy of Mandarin Oriental
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"If you want real champagne, it will be French, without too much acidity and not too sweet."

Taittinger Brut La Française, $44.99; wine.com

Courtesy of Taittinger
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"This is if you can really indulge. You make your own chocolate in the Dominican Republic."

Classic Cacao Tour, price varies; cacaotour.com

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