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...
TasteTV & the International Chocolate Salon in conversation with award-winning Bean to Bar Chocolatiers about their creative inspirations & business challenges, including tips for great chocolate, flavor profiles, travels, and tips for success. Discover and support these great artisans!
Featuring Amano Artisan Chocolate, Indi Chocolate, The Good Chocolate, and moderator Barbie Van Horn of Finding Fine Chocolate.
This educational panel is free to attend via Zoom. Advance Registration is required.
WATCH THE VIDEO FROM THE PANEL
https://youtu.be/pHbL5cQ5C8M...
TasteTV & the International Chocolate Salon in conversation with award-winning Asian-American Chocolatiers about their creative inspirations & business challenges, including tips for great chocolate, flavor profiles, travels, and tips for success. Discover and support these great artisans!
Featuring panelists such as Tonet Tibay of Marti Chocolatt, Kimberly Yang of Formosa Chocolates, Wendy Lieu of Socola Chocolatier, Elisia Otavi of Raphio Chocolate, and moderator Cindy Wong Chen of China Live
This educational panel is free to attend.
Watch the video from the panel here:
https://youtu.be/hMW94dtFjeY...
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The International Chocolate Salon is pleased to announce that Entry Registration is open through August 31 for 2020 Best Chocolate Bars, Vegan Chocolate, and Spicy Chocolate. (Limited Entry Spaces Remain)
Registration deadlines are:
TOP CHOCOLATE BAR
Annual Chocolate Bar
Chocolate Salon Competition
Registration Deadline:
August 31, 2020
Product Submission Deadline:
September 18, 2020
: REGISTER HERE
BEST VEGAN CHOCOLATE
Annual Vegan
Chocolate Salon Competition
Registration Deadline:
August 31, 2020
Product Submission Deadline:
October 9, 2020
: REGISTER HERE
: DETAILS HERE: This competition is for chocolates that are 100% Vegan, with no animal products or by products included.
BEST SPICY CHOCOLATE
Annual “Spicy”
Chocolate Salon Competition
Registration Deadline:
August 31, 2020
Product Submission Deadline:
October 9, 2020
: REGISTER HERE
: DETAILS HERE: This competition is for chocolates with a bit of heat, from spices such as curry, cayenne, jalapeno, and more.
To see the full schedule of registration deadlines and product submission deadlines, visit the awards competition page here.
REACH NEW MARKETS, NEW PEOPLE,
NEW CLIENTS & NEW PARTNERS;
LAUNCH NEW PRODUCTS AND MEET NEW PRESS...
TasteTV and the International Chocolate Salon in conversation with award-winning Self-Taught Chocolatiers about their creative inspirations business challenges, including tips for great chocolate, flavor profiles, travels, and tips for success. Discover and support these great artisans!
Featuring panelists such as Seth Bain of the Confectionist, Karen Urbanek of Flying Noir, David Gambill of Sonoma Chocolatiers, and moderator Charly Kayle.
This educational panel is free to attend.
Watch the full recorded panel below
https://youtu.be/Vxtsspe9S_o
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We are proud to present the results of the 2020 TOFFEE AWARDS Competition.
The International Chocolate Salon Awards for the 2020 TOFFEE 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 Product Stickers, Award Winner lapel pin), as well as use Custom Award Certificates, and logo award merchandise.
Best Ingredient Combinations
GOLD
Holm Made Toffee Co. LLC Oregon Hazelnut Toffee - Cardamom & Vanilla
SILVER
Crack'd Toffee Company Premium Dark Roast Toffee
Hazelnut Hill Hazelnut Coffee toffee
Tennessee Toffee Co. Gingersnap Toffee
The Confectionist Pistachio-orange toffee
BRONZE
Hazelnut Hill Raspberry churro hazelnut toffee
Holm Made Toffee Co. LLC Oregon Hazelnut Toffee - Original
Tomo Toffee Dark Chocolate Toffee
HONORABLE MENTION
Crack'd Toffee Company Distill'd Bourbon Toffee
Crack'd...
