We are proud to present the results of the 2020 CARAMEL AWARDS Competition.
The International Chocolate Salon Awards for the 2020 CARAMEL AWARDS are based on the combined total number of votes received by each entrant from the Judging Panel.
The Judging Panel consists of National and Regional Magazines, Newspaper and Blog Editors, plus Topic Experts, Local Chefs and Food Gurus.
The award winners below have the honor of being able to display and use the Official Award Winner title and award logos, as well as use items (such as the Award Winner lapel pin), as well as use Custom Award Certificates, and logo award merchandise.
Best Caramel Exterior Design
GOLD
Hot Chocolat Vanilla Bean Caramel with Spicy Pecans
SILVER
Banyan Tree Chocolate Miss Betsy
Baetz Chocolates Raspberry-Rose
BRONZE
Tandem Chocolates Blood Orange Caramel
HONORABLE MENTION
CocoTutti Chocolates 4 Roses Whiskey in Caramel
Baetz Chocolates Black Magic
Best Ingredient Combinations
GOLD
Panache Chocolatier Black Pepper Pistachio Carame
SILVER
Sweet Jules Gifts Farm Apple Spice Caramel
Tandem Chocolates Blood Orange Caramel
Dolce Lusso Confections Pecan Duet Caramel
Jonboy caramels Absinthe with Black Salt Caramels
CocoTutti Chocolates 4 Roses...
TasteTV and the International Chocolate Salon are pleased to announce the following Chocolatier and Confection awards competition and event updates:
Chocolate Valentine Competition
This competition is for chocolates that are designed, packaged or branded for celebration and sales specifically during the Valentine’s Day Holiday.
Entries will be reviewed by a panel consisting of marketing experts, chocolate and food media, and retail buyers.
For educational, promotional and improvement purposes, all entrants will receive copies of any and all comments about their products and branding shared by the judges.
Registration Now Open
Annual Valentine’s Creations, Marketing & Branding
Chocolate Salon Competition
Registration Deadline:
December Dec. 31, 2020
Product Submission Deadline:
January 8, 2021
: REGISTER HERE
: This competition is for chocolates that are designed, packaged or branded for celebration and sales specifically during the Valentine’s Day Holiday.
REACH NEW MARKETS, NEW PEOPLE,
NEW CLIENTS & NEW PARTNERS;
LAUNCH NEW PRODUCTS AND MEET NEW PRESS...
The International Chocolate Salon is pleased to announce that Entry Registration is open through November 17th for 2020 Best Drinking Chocolate & Hot Cocoa Awards Competition. (Limited Entry Spaces Remain)
SUBMISSION RULES
Submissions are sent for a tasting panel of 10 judges. Registration must be complete by the deadline, and physical entries shipped to the Organizers in San Francisco by the final receipt date (address information is included in registration confirmation)
Chocolatier and Confectioner event attendance is NOT required to participate in the above Juried Awards Competition. Chocolatiers and Confectioners do NOT need to be physically located in a region to enter an awards competition.
SUBMIT HOT CHOCOLATE ENTRIES
Annual Luxury Chocolate Salon Competition
Registration Deadline:
November 17, 2020
Product Submission Deadline:
November 20, 2020
: REGISTER HERE...
We are proud to present the results of the 2020 SPICY CHOCOLATE AWARDS Competition.
The International Chocolate Salon Awards for the 2020 SPICY CHOCOLATE AWARDS are based on the combined total number of votes received by each entrant from the Judging Panel.
The Judging Panel consists of National and Regional Magazines, Newspaper and Blog Editors, plus Topic Experts, Local Chefs and Food Gurus.
The award winners below have the honor of being able to display and use the Official Award Winner title and award logos, as well as use items (such as the Award Winner lapel pin), as well as use Custom Award Certificates, and logo award merchandise.
Best Ingredient Combinations
GOLD
CocoTutti Chocolates La Kama Moroccan Spice with Lime
Hot Chocolat Mango Habanero Caramel
SILVER
For Pete's Sake Chocolate Winter Spice Milk Chocolate
Calgary ChocoSweeats Factorie Spicy Mango
SELEUSS Chocolates Raspberry Chipotle Truffle
BRONZE
Panache Chocolatier Blanco Picoso Truffle
Calgary ChocoSweeats Factorie Potato Bomb
HONORABLE MENTION
Moser Roth Chili Chocolate
Panache Chocolatier Spiced Ruby Caramel Truffle
Banyan Tree Chocolate Hot & Fuzzy
Best Taste
GOLD
For Pete's Sake Chocolate Winter...
We are proud to present the results of the 2020 VEGAN CHOCOLATE AWARDS Competition.
The International Chocolate Salon Awards for the 2020 VEGAN CHOCOLATE AWARDS are based on the combined total number of votes received by each entrant from the Judging Panel.
The Judging Panel consists of National and Regional Magazines, Newspaper and Blog Editors, plus Topic Experts, Local Chefs and Food Gurus.
The award winners below have the honor of being able to display and use the Official Award Winner title and award logos, as well as use items (such as the Award Winner lapel pin), as well as use Custom Award Certificates, and logo award merchandise.
Best Ingredient Combinations
GOLD
EHChocolatier Meltaway Collection
SILVER
Tandem Chocolates Coco Passion
BRONZE
Treat Dreams Milk Chocolate Peanut Crunch (vegan milk)
HONORABLE MENTION
Hu Hu Cashew + Vanilla Bean Hunks
Best Taste
GOLD
EHChocolatier Meltaway Collection
SILVER
Crack'd Toffee Company Vegan Dark Chocolate Toffee
Tandem Chocolates Coco Passion
Treat Dreams Milk Chocolate Peanut Crunch (vegan milk)
BRONZE
SELEUSS Chocolates Porter di Coco 75%
HONORABLE MENTION
Endorfin Foods Golden Mylk
Honduras Chocolate Company 80% Cacao Gourmet Dark...
We are proud to present the results of the 2020 CHOCOLATE BAR AWARDS Competition.
The International Chocolate Salon Awards for the 2020 CHOCOLATE BAR AWARDS are based on the combined total number of votes received by each entrant from the Judging Panel.
The Judging Panel consists of National and Regional Magazines, Newspaper and Blog Editors, plus Topic Experts, Local Chefs and Food Gurus.
The award winners below have the honor of being able to display and use the Official Award Winner title and award logos, as well as use items (such as the Award Winner lapel pin), as well as use Custom Award Certificates, and logo award merchandise.
Best Ingredient Combinations
GOLD
Michael's Chocolates Bourbon Caramel Pecan Barre
SILVER
Delysia Chocolatier Wine & Cherries Chocolate Bark
Good Good Chocolates Philly Bar
Wildwood Chocolate Honey Cardamom Caramel
BRONZE
Baetz Chocolates Return of the Bison
Calgary ChocoSweeats Factorie Ginger Orange Turmeric
Best Taste
GOLD
Michael's Chocolates Bourbon Caramel Pecan Barre
SILVER
Panache Chocolatier Columbian Gold Bar
BRONZE
Wildwood Chocolate Honey Cardamom Caramel
Best Texture
GOLD
Michael's Chocolates Bourbon Caramel Pecan Barre
SILVER
Moser Roth Toffee Chocolate (Aldi)
Michael's...
In honor of their support for and contribution to artisan chocolate during the Summer 2020 Virtual Chocolate Salon Panels, the International Chocolate Salon has designated each of the panelists and moderators who participated as:
HONORARY CHOCOLATE SALON AMBASSADORS
We congratulate and thank each of them!
Amy Sherman food writerArt Pollard of Amano Artisan ChocolateBarbie Van Horn of Finding Fine ChocolateBen Glass of The Good ChocolateCharly Kayle radio host and food writerCindy Wong Chen of China LiveDavid Gambill of Sonoma ChocolatiersElisia Otavi of Raphio ChocolateElyce Zahn of CocoTuttiErin Andrews of Indi ChocolateJoey Garcia authorJulie House of Panache ChocolatierKaren Urbanek of Flying NoirKimberly Yang of Formosa ChocolatesMargaret King of Magnolia ChocolatierMichael Benner of Michael’s ChocolatesMichael Poole of Hot ChocolatPhillip Ashley Rix of Phillip Ashley ChocolatesRobert Bowden of Vivere ChocolatesSeth Bain of the ConfectionistSyovata Edari of CocoVaa ChocolatierTonet Tibay of Marti ChocolattWendy Lieu of Socola Chocolatier...
TasteTV & the International Chocolate Salon in conversation with chocolate science-fiction author, Amber Royer.
Amber Royer writes the CHOCOVERSE comic telenovela-style foodie-inspired space opera series (available from Angry Robot Books and Golden Tip Press) and the upcoming BEAN TO BAR MYSTERIES.
WATCH THE BOOK TRAILER
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VkQIw7XG8sg&feature=youtu.be
Get your copy of FREE CHOCOLATE on Amazon: https://amzn.to/32p7ynC
ABOUT "FREE CHOCOLATE"
“In writing teacher Royer’s clever debut, humans have turned Earth into a fear-filled bunker after learning about the existence of aliens. Earth’s sole valuable commodity on the interplanetary market is chocolate, and some humans will do anything to preserve its value. Bodacious “Bo” Benitez wants to disrupt the system by smuggling cacao plants offworld, but doing so brings her face-to-face with her alien boyfriend’s hidden past, the man who murdered her chocolate-smuggling father, and the possibility of global war. The story is languidly paced and occasionally feels too drawn out, but Royer keeps things interesting by portraying how one tiny encounter can quickly spiral out of control in...
