Back Story
This gift is perfect for all ages, for any family member or friend. I gave it to my close family and friends on one of my trips to India and everyone loved it.
I’ll give the back story for one of the recipients, my cousin Ramesh and his wife Usha.
My cousin Ramesh is my mother’s older sister’s son. When we were growing up all my maternal first cousins used to meet in my maternal grandparents home in Madurai every summer. I was the youngest of all the cousins and used to constantly get teased by all the older cousins. There are such fond memories of the terrace escapades, the fights with the neighbor kids, the delicious food, the showering of love by so many aunts and uncles, and the camaraderie of us cousins. When everyone moved to Chennai, my uncle and aunt’s houses in Chennai became the central meeting place for the cousins. My mother was very close to her siblings (the other two of whom have unfortunately passed away, including Ramesh’s mom) and the relationship is reflected in us cousins as well. Ramesh’s wife Usha is amazing – gentle, always supportive, and a great local help to my parents and aunts and uncles. I visit them almost every time I go to India, and always try to give them a special gift. Chocolates are an obvious gift and always appreciated. For a surprise twist, last year, I gave them (and my parents and aunt and friends kids) these personalized Toblerone bars. They were a huge hit with all the recipients.
Product Details:
I found another link now where even messages can be added. Wrapper has the name/names and message that you specify. People will really get a kick out of seeing their names on the bar. Of course the Toblerone bar itself tastes awesome. Huge hit.
Reaction to the gift:
“Thanks, this is a great gift”
“Wow! It has our names on it”
“This is so cool, my kids will love it!”
