Giant Chocolate Train set

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A chocolate train for the Brussels Chocolate Week sets a world record. See video: TasteTV Events include: The San Francisco International Chocolate SalonThe Los Angeles Luxury Chocolate SalonThe Chicago Chocolate SalonThe Seattle Luxury Chocolate SalonThe TASTE AWARDSFollow us on Facebook TasteTV and TasteTV.com Chocolate News Updates...
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Candy Wrapper Exhibition

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The Museum of Craft and Design (MCD) has announced its new pop-up exhibition at the Dogpatch Café and Gallery in San Francisco.  Charlotte Kruk – Eye Candy, features wearable sculptures designed from discarded candy wrappers created by Charlotte Kruk, who pulls the wrapper back on a culture known for comparing women, particularly well-dressed women, as “eye candy.” The exhibition, curated by Marc D’Estout, opens November 15, 2012 and continues through January 25, 2013.“This exhibition is a perfect way to kick off the holiday season,” said JoAnn Edwards, Executive Director of the Museum of Craft and Design. “Fashion and candy are both seen in abundance at this time of year. To experience both in a provocative new way is a guilty pleasure.”  Kruk, a San Jose-based artist, repurposes discarded wrappers as a palette for transforming the inherent beauty of packaging with a wink toward gluttony. “Eye Candy” features Kruk’s candy wrapper couture as a means for offering commentary about the disposable, packaged nature of our society.  Her...
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CHOCOLATE Awards Announced: Truffle Artistry 2012

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TasteTV and the International Chocolate Salon are pleased to announce the winners of this year's national competition for:  Best Truffle ArtThe rankings for these products be seen by going to InternationalChocolateSalon.com and selecting the appropriate competition.We thank our great panels of judges for all of their hard work, as well as the San Francisco Travel, and congratulate the participants. Judges for this competition consisted of food writers, chocolate gurus, chefs, and luxury marketing experts.Gold winners include: Forte Chocolates, Chocolot and Chocistry.TasteTV and TasteTV.com Chocolate News Updates...
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Memphis BBQ Chocolate Truffle

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Local artisan chocolatier Chocistry of Tennessee has developed a delicious and unique Memphis BBQ Truffle (the blue one in the box).The real barbeque flavor in the chocolate ganache is not spicy, not strong, but definitely there.A very unique combination, but about 65% of people who tried it really, really liked itTasteTV Events include: The San Francisco International Chocolate SalonThe Los Angeles Luxury Chocolate SalonThe Chicago Chocolate SalonThe Seattle Luxury Chocolate SalonThe New Media Tastemakers SummitThis blog from the contributors, producers and correspondents at TasteTV at TasteTV.com. technorati tags:TasteTV, restaurants, video, content, food, Chocolate, wine, recipes, cooking, Restaurant Reviews, Chef, ITV, fashion, seafoodTasteTV and TasteTV.com Chocolate News Updates...
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Los Angeles CHOCOLATE SALON, 6th Annual on Sept. 23rd

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Chocolate lovers, en garde! The premier major chocolate show in the Los Angeles area this millenium takes place at the 6th Annual Los Angeles CHOCOLATE SALON on Sunday, September 23rd, 2012.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.- NEW LOCATION -This year's event moves from Pasadena to its new venue in Santa Monica, minutes from the ocean, restaurants, lounges and upscale boutiques.- LIMITED TICKETS -Limited Tickets Available - Online Only.http://www.lachocolatesalon.comCelebrating its anniversary, the 2012 Sixth Annual Los Angeles Luxury CHOCOLATE SALON participants include chocolatiers, confectioners, and other culinary artisans, such as Amano Artisan Chocolate, Mignon Chocolate, Amella, The TeaRoom Chocolate Company, Marti Chocolatt, Butterfly Brittle, Marco Paolo Chocolates, DEUVO Gourmet Sweets, Gourmet Blends, Meetup.com, TasteTV, Chocolate Television, and more.Salon highlights features chocolatiers, confectioners and other culinary artisans, with chocolate tasting, demonstrations, chef & author talks, wine tasting and ongoing interviews by...
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Seattle Chocolate Salon on May 6th

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The 5th Annual Seattle CHOCOLATE SALON, the premier artisan and premium chocolate event in the Northwest, returns this year on May 6th.Organized by TasteTV, the full-day Chocolate Salon presents new flavors, textures, combinations, and imagination to tantalize attendee tastebuds. The Salon takes place at Seattle's beautifully located Bell Harbor Conference Center.Featured Wine:Precept Wine ("Chocolate Shop Red Wine", "Chocolate Strawberry" and "Crème de Cocoa") and Slo Down Wines ("Sexual Chocolate 2010")Featured Chocolatiers and Confectioners:Amano Artisan Chocolate, Intrigue Chocolates, Forte Chocolates, La Chatelaine Chocolat Co., CocoTutti, Taza Chocolate, Theo Chocolate, The TeaRoom Chocolate Company, Smitten Truffles, Monterey Chocolate Company, MDP Signature Chocolates, Pacari Chocolate, and more. www.SeattleChocolateSalon.comTasteTV Events include: The San Francisco International Chocolate SalonThe Los Angeles Chocolate SalonThe Chicago Chocolate SalonThe Seattle Chocolate SalonTasteTV and TasteTV.com Chocolate News Updates...
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