Happy almost-weekend! I’m helping to start it right by holding a Godiva giveaway!
Godiva selected me and a few other bloggers to be their summer social ambassadors, and help spread the word about some of their new creations for summer.
Although I’ll never say no to chocolate truffles, when it’s hot and steamy outside (and we do get a couple of those days in San Francisco, fog notwithstanding!) something cold and sweet fits my cravings best. Godiva is introducing two new treats that fit the bill:
Orange Bench and Bag Bryant Park Tag
Their Trufflelata is a frozen shake blended with one of their truffles for an extra-rich experience. You can choose from six flavors ranging from salted caramel to hazelnut crunch. I guess this means I can have my truffle and sip it as well!
Godiva is also premiering their in-house Belgian soft serve ice cream. There are three flavors: Dark Chocolate, White Chocolate Vanilla Bean, and the mandatory Swirl for those who just can’t decide. They also offer Belgian waffle cones that can be dipped in milk or dark chocolate, just in case you aren’t feeling indulgent enough.
Both of these items will be appearing (if they haven’t already) at Godiva boutiques everywhere. I’ll be at a special Godiva summer social in San Francisco next week premiering these items, but you can get in on the celebration as well: I’m giving away five $25 Godiva gift cards to lucky Dessert First readers!
To enter:
1. Leave a comment answering the question, “What is your favorite summer sweet treat?”
2. You can have up to three more entries by following me on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram. Just leave another comment here for each account you’ve followed.
The contest will run until next Friday, August 1. I will announce the winners on Monday, August 4th.
Thanks and good luck!
This is a sponsored post. I have been compensated by Godiva to attend their event and received the gift cards for a giveaway. All opinions in this post remain my own.
Anita Chu, also known as pastrygirl, is a baker, writer, and photographer with a passion for pastry. She trained at Tante Marie's Cooking School and is the author of Field Guide to Cookies, Field Guide to Candy, and Lollipop Love. Anita lives in San Francisco with her husband, baby girl, and rescue cockapoo Snickerdoodle. 
my favorite sweet treat in the summer is hand-churned black raspberry ice cream!
Anhhhh – favorite summer treat: ice coffee made with cold brew, poured over a glass full of nugget ice (like the kind they use at Sonic). Drink the iced coffee, and … the best part…. eat the ice!
I have a weakness for any kind of ice cream when it’s hot out
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My favorite summer sweet treat would have to be a pineapple shake. YUM@
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left message on twitter about my favorite summer dessert!!
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i love fresh fruit milkshakes in the summer.
Affogato-something about espresso with creamy gelato that is perfect for the heat.
Favorite treat is frozen hot chocolate from Serendipity!
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Now following on Instagram too!
Favorite summer treat — Lychee smoothie with boba!
ice cream, ice cream and some more ice cream please!
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I like boba drinks in the summer (or really, anytime!).
Homemade chocolate truffle ice-cream. Mmmmm….
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Root Beer Float is so tasty in the Summer.
I love soft serve ice cream with sprinkles in the summer.
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I love a Java Chip Frap from SBucks.
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My favorite summer treat is blackberry pie.
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Summer sweet treat fave is pinkberry frozen yogurt with mochi toppings!
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i love chocolate cheesecake! any time of year really.. i guess im the summer i like to add fresh fruits on top!
Cool, creamy avocado shake!
One of my favorite summer treats would have to be frozen banana soft serve. It tastes sweet, decadent, and soothing on a hot sunny day and I could probably eat it everyday in this season either plain or with toppings such as nut butters or fruit ~
Favt summer treat is piña colada cupcakes yumm
Favorite treat is definitely sorbet! 🙂
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My favorite is strawberry shortcake.
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My favorite summer treat is Blackberry/Blueberry cheesecake ice cream!
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I love a nice fresh bowl of summer fruit!
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My favorite sweet treats are the crazy melons and stone fruits this time of year.
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I’m also following you on Instagram @superdupermanda.
I like an ice cream sundae.
My favorite summer sweet treat is any kind of ice cream….
Ice cream cones–pretty much any flavor, I’m not picky!
Today is really a scorcher and for me drinking a nice cold glass of mulberry Vimto does the trick, with plenty of ice. My other favorite summer treat has to be cold sliced watermelon 🙂 Love your blog and happy summer.
Today is really a scorcher and for me drinking a nice cold glass of mulberry Vimto does the trick, with plenty of ice. My other favorite summer treat has to be cold sliced watermelon 🙂 Love your blog and happy summer.
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Today is really a scorcher and for me drinking a nice cold glass of mulberry Vimto does the trick, with plenty of ice. My other favorite summer treat has to be cold sliced watermelon 🙂 Love your blog and happy summer.
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Today is really a scorcher and for me drinking a nice cold glass of mulberry Vimto does the trick, with plenty of ice. My other favorite summer treat has to be cold sliced watermelon 🙂 Love your blog and happy summer.
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Homemade strawberry or peach ice cream!
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Favorite summer sweet treat? It’s a toss-up between homemade ice cream (peach!) and icy-cold rum-blended drinks!
In summer I adore gelato
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My favorite summer sweet treat? Chocolate ice cream! Oh…and I love Godiva’s frozen treats just as much! 😛 Thanks for hosting the giveaway!
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Ice cream. Plain and simple. 🙂
smores are my favorite summer treat.
My favorite treat is any sort of ice cream.
My favorite sweet summer treat is brownies and lemonade!
Anything with ice cream is my favorite summer treat!
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A super chocolately milkshake!
My favorite summer treat is ice cream!
I love anything with ice cream! milkshakes, ice cream by itself, ice cream sandwiches, etc.
Cotton Candy ice cream 🙂
I love mint chocolate chip gelato in the summer
Favorite summer treat frozen mango ices. I follow you on instagram: alexhansss and facebook: Aleksandra Hans
My favorite summer sweet treat is chocolate chip cookie dough ice cream.
phew! we just moved here from Belgium…so, land of the chocolates..makes me happy to hear the indulgence is live and well in SF too! my favorite treat would be some sort of iced caffeinated beverage, probably. hope to see you around at one a bloggers event around town!
My favorite summer treat would have to be taro frozen yogurt.
Monster Cookie Dough Ice Cream!
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i like ice cream!
My favorite summer treat is Rocky Road Ice Cream!
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Mango or green tea ice cream mochi is yum!
Ice cream all the way! Specifically, ice cream with toffee or caramel in it. Mmmmm.
I love cold, fresh fruit–nothing beats it when it’s hot outside.
Definitely all kinds of ice cream!
My fave summer treat is the Mocha Float: A compilation of high quality dark chocolate ice cream, and cold hard coffee. It’s bliss.