TasteTV & the International Chocolate Salon in conversation on June 11th with Black Chocolatiers about their creative inspirations & business challenges, including tips for great chocolate, flavor profiles, educations, and tips for success. Discover and support these great artisans!
The Panel Discussion features: Chocolatier Phillip Ashley Rix of Phillip Ashley Chocolates, Robert Bowden of Vivere Chocolates, Syovata Edari of CocoVaa Chocolatier, Michael Poole of Hot Chocolat, Margaret King of Magnolia Chocolatier, and moderator, author Joey Garcia
This educational panel is free to attend. June 11th.
Watch the full recorded panel below
https://youtu.be/NUpMvRFQ9Ss...
We’re a busy lot here at the International Chocolate Salon, as part of our group are both TasteTV & TCB-Cafe Publishing. Plus, because we all love chocolate, you know we’ve got some great chocolate tomes for you to peruse and enjoy! Here are four of them.
THE CHOCOLATIER'S PRIMER
TasteTV, the International Chocolate Salon and TCB Cafe Publishing and Media are pleased to announce the publication of the newest book,
THE CHOCOLATIER’S PRIMER
This new book contains experiences, tips, advice from those who have already done it. A must-have for any aspiring or current chocolatier and chocolate maker.
FIND IT ON AMAZON: https://amzn.to/2jEAx32
Are you interested in chocolate and confections as a small business? There are many how-to books on starting an enterprise, but often the best advice comes directly from those with actual experience. Thus came the idea for this book; this “primer.” Why not ask chocolatiers firsthand what they have experienced and what they recommend? With this concept in mind, we composed a set...
TIRED OF YOUR CURRENT LOUNGEWEAR?
CHECK OUT NEW DESIGNS FROM THE SALON
Comfortable and cool new Loungewear from TasteTV & the International Chocolate Salon.
These include tops, pants, sweaters, and more
See them all here...
TasteTV and the International Chocolate Salon are pleased to announce the 2020 award winners for the title
BEST CHOCOLATIERS AND CONFECTIONERS IN AMERICA
The Best Chocolatiers and Confectioners in America Award winners are based on the combined total number of Gold and Silver Awards and plus 4.5/4.0/3.5 star ratings received by each entrant in the in the previous year's TasteTV Chocolate Salons in San Francisco, Los Angeles, Sacramento, and Fall (SF), as well as in the standalone International Chocolate Salon Award Competitions for Best Caramels, Toffees, Bars, Truffles, White Chocolate, Best Hot Cocoa and Drinking Chocolate, Vegan Chocolates, Spicy Chocolates, Top Design and Branding, and Best Valentine's Chocolates.
This year’s SIX STAR GRAND MASTERS are:
CocoTutti Chocolates
Delysia Chocolatier
Holm Made Toffee Co.
Hu Kitchen
Michael's Chocolates
Panache Chocolatier
St. Croix Chocolate Co
The Chocolate Fetish
All Best Chocolatiers and Confectioners in America Winners are listed here....
The International Chocolate Salon is pleased to announce that Entry Registration is now open for 2020 Best Chocolate Bars, Vegan Chocolate, and Spicy Chocolate.
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...
The International Chocolate Salon is pleased to announce that Entry Registration is now open for 2020 Best Chocolate Bars, White Chocolate, Vegan Chocolate, Spicy Chocolate, and Best Caramels.
April registration deadlines are:
BEST WHITE CHOCOLATE
Annual White Chocolate Salon Competition
Registration Deadline: April 30, 2020
Product Submission Deadline: June 12, 2020
: REGISTER HERE
TOP TOFFEE
Annual Toffee
Chocolate Salon Competition
Registration Deadline:
April 30, 2020
Product Submission Deadline:
June 12, 2020
: REGISTER HERE
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...
Chocolate lovers, get ready for a world of premium chocolate! The Original and Premier Artisan Chocolate Show on the West Coast takes place this Spring at the 14th Annual San Francisco International CHOCOLATE SALON, May 17th, 2020 at the Country Fair Building’s Hall of Flowers in Golden Gate Park.
Returning for an 14th year, the San Francisco International CHOCOLATE SALON participants includes chocolatiers, confectioners, wineries and other culinary artisans throughout the entire 1-Day event in the heart of the City.
Chocolate aficionados, fanatics, lovers and addicts can taste & experience the finest in artisan, gourmet & premium chocolate in one of the world’s great culinary metropolitan areas.
Salon highlights feature chocolate tasting, demonstrations, chef & author talks and ongoing interviews by TasteTV’s Chocolate Television program.
www.SFChocolateSalon.com
This year’s San Francisco CHOCOLATE SALON has an exciting lineup of chocolatiers, confectioners and more.
Here’s a sneak peak at some of them!
SALONNIERES (sample): Amano Artisan Chocolate, Raphio Chocolate, Z. Cioccolato, LetterPress Chocolate, David Bacco Chocolatier, Bay Cha, Cacao America LLC...
FEBRUARY 15TH: Join us for the Wine & Chocolate CRUISE on San Francisco Bay. The First Cruise for 2020
The day's adventure takes place onboard a luxury yacht, where you will taste wines from a local winemaker, along with samples from a curated selection of local chocolate, toffee and wine.
Walk among the various artisans and experience their latest creations. Explore and luxuriate on the yacht, and enjoy it all during the 2-hour cruise on the San Francisco Bay.
Then take home some of that great food and wine you've discovered and purchased onboard for continued enjoyment.
EXCLUSIVE: The Wine & Chocolate Cruise is Limited to a lucky 120 attendees.
♥ RESERVE YOUR SPACE AND TICKETS HERE
VIDEO FROM THE FIRST CRUISE
https://vimeo.com/197132521
TICKETS
Must be over 21 years of age.
$55/person. 1:00-3:00pm (yacht sets off at 1pm SHARP).
RESERVE YOUR SPACE AND TICKETS HERE
To participate as a partner or vendor, please contact the Organizers here.
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