Happy Friday, everyone! Big upcoming weekend in entertainment, with the Academy Awards (or Oscars) on Sunday. We noticed two trends this week in chocolate orders- one is the number of bars ordered with written messages- was everyone feeling a bit chocolative this week?

Another is the increased frequency in bars named with "don't touch" or "hide this" themes. Are there marauding bands of personalized chocolate bar thieves to which we've not yet been made aware? I shall take this opportunity to point out that making your own bar is an excellent deterrent to chocolate thievery- who else likes white bars with pistachios and basil, huh? Here are this week's top five, which one would you award a trophy?

• Nom Nom Bar (Dark Chocolate with Hazelnut Brittle, Fleur de Sel, Nougat and Bourbon Vanilla) Because every time you steal a chocolate bar, God kills a kitten.

• White Out (White Chocolate with Macadamia Nuts, Caramel Pieces and Bacon) Because needs more narwhals.

• Fruit & Fireworks (Dark Chocolate with Ginger, Cranberries, Goji Berries, Orange Pepper and Chocolate Sizzle Rocks) Because similes.

• trey is sooooooooooooooooo getting married (Milk and White Chocolate with Caramel Chocolate Drops, Nougat, Rice Crispies in Chocolate Coating and Writing 'Just Married') Because did Trey just get proposed to?

• Ryan's Sweet Meat (Milk Chocolate with Writing: "Happy Birthday!", Caramel Pieces, Roasted Cashews and Bacon) Because someone should keep an eye on Ryan at the Bachelor Party.

Are you having an Oscar party this weekend? What sweet treats will you be serving?

Valentine's Day was Monday, but all through the week, romantic and sweet personalized chocolate bar orders kept coming in- a lot of people got gift certificates, it seems! A lot of the names went back to the usual (monkey and om nom nom) creative bar naming trends, and here are this week's top five...

• Witching hour (Dark Chocolate with Cranberries, Cayenne Pepper and Candied Lilac) Because chocolate is magical.

• cherry banana haz brittle (Milk Chocolate with Banana Chips, Sour Cherries and Hazelnut Brittle) Because teh kittehs make teh chocris, too.

• Life In Choclicolor (Dark Chocolate with Banana Chips, Cappuccino Chocolate Drops, Bourbon Vanilla, Mini Cookies and Roasted Cashews) >ahem<... chocricolor, you mean?

• Dark and Dangerous (Dark Chocolate with Ground Chili and Fleur de Sel) Ooh, spicy!

• Banana Fosters (Dark Chocolate with Banana Chips, Cinnamon, Rice Crispies, Caramel Pieces and Bourbon Vanilla) My second favorite "Foster's!"

So... what chocolate goodies did everyone get or buy for the big day? Did you get a V-Day chocri?

Are you feeling a bit happier today after maybe scoring a lovely personalized chocolate bar during what may have been the chocolatiest day of the year yesterday? If you associate consuming chocolate with a better mood, you're not alone. The trope of happiness-inducing chocolate is well-entrenched in pop-culture- and example being the use of chocolate as a remedy against the guards of Azkaban (the wizard's prison) in the Harry Potter series. (JK Rowling has stated the creatures, known as Dementors, symbolize depression.)

Scientists still differ on their opinion as to whether the idea springs more from the chemical composition of chocolate, or whether the smooth texture and comforting taste of chocolate are more influential on chocolate's mood boosting effects:

But while chocolate has been proven to have some health benefits — flavonoids, for instance, are vitamin-like substances that are good for your heart — there are two schools of thought on the reason so many of us view it as a temporary escape... One points to the fact that eating chocolate stimulates the brain's production of opioids, raising levels of dopamine, which in turn triggers a neurological reward response. The other simply believes that chocolate is a comforting treat that fills the mouth with a flavor and texture you can't get from, say, a stick of celery.

Need a little pick me up? You can create a happiness-inducing personalized chocolate bar, or try one of our Recommended Creations, like the Pure Happiness or Pure Relaxation bars.

So, the big day- the big chocolate day- is Monday! We're still getting lots of personalized Valentine's Day chocolate orders, but if you've yet to find the perfect gift, there's always time for one of our Valentine's Day gift certificates! You can customize and then email or print your Valentine's gift certificate for your sweetie, mom, dad- or anyone on your V-Day gift list.

Here are this week's top five bars:

• Really Freaking Dark Mint (Dark Chocolate with Organic Mint Leaves and Cocoa Nibs in Valentine's Day Packaging) Because chocolate mint is serious business.

• Twisty Pig Bar (Dark Chocolate with Organic Salt Pretzels and Bacon) Because it's cute and tasty.

• You are the best thing that's ever been mine. <3 (Milk Chocolate with Mini Heart Decoration, "My Valentine" and Real Silver Flakes) Because that is soooooo sweet.

• Lance's Love Monkey with Honey Bunches of Love (Dark Chocolate with Banana Chips, Honey Chocolate Drops, Mini Heart Decoration, "My Valentine") Because it's not a top five without monkeys.

• Sorry its late but I love you pecks of bunches! (Milk Chocolate with Roasted Almonds, Sprinkles and Writing 'I Love You' in Valentine's Day Packaging) Because it's like an old-school valentine- I choo-choo-choose you!

What kind of chocolate do you want for Valentine's Day?

If you've picked a smoothie over a chocolate snack- reluctantly- in the past, you'll probably like the results of a new study. That's because researchers found that chocolate contains "more healthy plant compounds, gram-for-gram, than fruit juice!" Of course, you can boost the antioxidant level of your personalized chocolate bar with heart-healthy fruits and nuts, but the chocolate itself is a health powerhouse.

The study, published in the Chemistry Central Journal, dubs antioxidant-rich chocolate a "super fruit," and explains:

Lead author Dr Debra Millar and colleagues wrote: "Natural cocoa powder and dark chocolate have significantly greater TF (total flavanol) values than the other fruit powders and juices tested, respectively.

"Cocoa powder... provides nutritive value beyond that derived from its macronutrient composition. Cacao seeds should be considered a 'super fruit' and products derived from cacao seed extracts, such as natural cocoa powder and dark chocolate, as 'super foods'."

Along with antioxidants, chocolate was found to contain flavanols and polyphenols at higher levels than fruit juice. Looking for delicious chocolate that's good for you, too? You can create your own antioxidant-rich chocolate on our Create a Chocolate Bar page, or select one of our Recommended Creations, like the Beautiful Skin bar.

Happy Friday, everyone! Did you get in an order for personalized Valentine's Day chocolate before the shipping deadline? (If not, you might want to check out our Valentine's Day gift certificates!) We've been getting many sweet and romantic (and cute and funny) Valentine's Day chocolate orders- here are five of the best we received this week:

• For my Favorite Chocolate Monster (Dark Chocolate with Coffee, Toasted Hazelnuts, Goji Berries and "My Valentine" in Valentine's Day Packaging) Because monster is the cutest term of endearment!

• Even the Penguins Wear Sweaters. (Dark Chocolate with Sour Cherries, Hazelnut Brittle, Fleur de Sel and Bourbon Vanilla) Because OMG, penguins.

• Nymph Delight's (Dark Chocolate with Real Gold Flakes, Cayenne Pepper, Bourbon Vanilla, Mini Cookies and Writing 'I Love You' in Valentine's Day Packaging) Because the pre-raphaelite era was the most romantic.

• Roses are red Coco is not - Boy, do I love you a lot! (Milk Chocolate with Mini Heart Decoration and Caramel Pieces in Valentine's Day Packaging) Because you wrote me a poem?

• To My Better Three Fourths (White Chocolate with Strawberry Bits, Sour Cherries, Cashews, Caramel Pieces and Writing 'I Love You' in Valentine's Day Packaging) Because we LOL'd!

Have you got any special gifts or dates planned for Valentine's Day?

As you may recall, each month, we rotate in a new, limited time only topping option so our chocri fans and friends can experience new flavor combinations along with their favorite bases and toppings. For February, we have delicious Organic Pumpkin Seeds with which you can experiment and find new and interesting chocri styles.

I have to admit, I was initially skeptical about the seeds and chocolate combo. Sure, I'd eat a seed-topped bar if one was presented, but when making my own, I tended toward the same habits. That was until I happened upon a sunflower seed and blueberry milk bar. Whoa! Seeds and chocolate pair exceptionally well, especially with dried fruits. You might want to try your Organic Pumpkin Seeds with a berry option or a chewier dried fruit, like apricots or pears when creating your customized chocolate bars.

You can find Organic Pumpkin Seeds in the Grains section on this site. What would you pair with this delightful topping?