The following is a reprint from an article on TasteTV.com
What could be a better gift for the vegan in your life than an offering of artisan chocolate? The answer is “nothing.” Fortunately, there are a large number of vegan chocolates that you can enjoy. Most chocolates that are dark tend to be vegan by nature, and of course anything that says “milk” is probably not.
Modern chocolatiers also go out of their way to make sure that if they truly want something to be vegan (or GMO free, for example), then all of their ingredients meet this criteria.
We’ve taken a sampling of 10 chocolates rated as 4-Stars by the International Chocolate Salon. We recommend you send these gifts quickly, before you eat them.
OUR 4-STAR PICKS
Chocolate Calling Chocolate Crunch Bar
Solkiki Chocolatemaker Gran Nativo
Chocolate Calling Peanut Butter Cups
Ex Voto Chocolates and Confections Vegan Passion Fruit in 61% Dark Chocolate Hand Painted Bonbon
Aelan Chocolate Makers Malo dark fine chocolate...
The International Chocolate Salon is pleased to announce that Entry Registration is now open for 2019 Best Chocolate Bars, White Chocolate, Vegan Chocolate, Spicy Chocolate, and Best Caramels.
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 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 28, 2018 (Extended to Dec. 31st)
Product Submission Deadline:
January 6, 2019
: 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...
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 13th Annual San Francisco International CHOCOLATE SALON, March 30th, 2019 at the Country Fair Building’s Hall of Flowers in Golden Gate Park.
Returning for an 13th 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
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FEBRUARY 9th: Join us for the Wine & Chocolate CRUISE on San Francisco Bay. The First Cruise for 2019
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.
The Gourmet Food, Wine & Chocolate Cruise is Limited to a lucky 130 attendees.
♥ RESERVE YOUR SPACE AND TICKETS HERE
VIDEO FROM THE FIRST CRUISE
https://vimeo.com/197132521
TICKETS
Must be over 21 years of age.
$50/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.
MAP...
The Judging Panel for the Fall Holiday Chocolate Salon in San Francisco 2018 has released the results of their voting and top picks for this annual culinary event.
This year's results consisted of the combined votes of both the selected Judges panel as well as actual event attendees. The Top Artisan awards are below. See all of the awards for Fall Holiday Salon here.
Top Artisan Chocolatier:
GOLD
Michael's Chocolates
SILVER
CocoTutti Chocolates
BRONZE
flying noir
HONORABLE MENTION
Socola Chocolatier
Raphio Chocolate
SWEET55
Cru Chocolate
www.FallChocolateSalon.com...
5th Annual Truffle Artistry Awards:
We are proud to present the results of the 5th Annual TRUFFLE ARTISTRY AWARDS Competition.
The International Chocolate Salon Awards for the 5th Annual CHOCOLATE TRUFFLE ARTISTRY 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.
4.5 STARS
4.0 STARS
3.5 STARS
3.0 STARS
STAR RATINGS
4.5 STARS
flying noir poetry & prose
Michael's Chocolates Pistachio Cardamom
Michael's Chocolates Coffee Toffee
Beth's Chocolate Single Malt Whisky
CocoTutti Chocolates Strawberry Balsamic
4.0 STARS
Panache Chocolatier Classic Cocktails
Temper&Mo ElderberryApple Swirl
Charlotte Truffles Rose Water Saffron
3.5 STARS
SELEUSS Chocolates Bourbon Whiskey Maple
CocoTutti Chocolates Luxardo Cherry
Panache Chocolatier Panache Duet
Panache Chocolatier Bergamont Spice Truffle
SELEUSS...
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 28, 2018
Product Submission Deadline:
January 6, 2019
: 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...
