Why Valentine's Day is tricky for Virginia candyman Tim Gearhart
January 8, 2026 · 1:38 read
Category: Food & Drink
Show: Eat It, Virginia!
đ« Gearhartâs Fine Chocolates in Charlottesville and Short Pump might be known for their exquisite truffles and artisanal sweets⊠but co-owner Tim Gearhart says Valentineâs Day is less romance and mor
đ« Gearhartâs Fine Chocolates in Charlottesville and Short Pump might be known for their exquisite truffles and artisanal sweets⊠but co-owner Tim Gearhart says Valentineâs Day is less romance and more chaos â thanks to what he fondly calls âThe Land of Procrastinating Men.â
In this clip from the Eat It, Virginia Podcast with co-hosts Scott Wise and Robey Martin, Tim shares:
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âą How marriage + chocolate can be a double-edged sword đ
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Cast: with co-hosts Scott Wise and Robey Martin, Tim shares: