The Chocolate Salon

The Best Spicy Chocolate of 2022 and Awards Winners Announced

June 23, 2022June 29, 2022 by The Chocolate Salon Comment Closed

We are proud to present the results of the 2022 SPICY CHOCOLATE AWARDS Competition. The International Chocolate Salon Awards for the 2022 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. 2022 SPICY CHOCOLATE AWARD RESULTS Best Ingredient Combinations GOLD Delysia Chocolatier Ancient Spice Trade Collection SILVER Amano Chocolate Mango Chili Delysia Chocolatier Deconstructed Spice BRONZE Kokak Chocolates Umami White Chocolate Bar Panache Chocolatier Apricot Datil Pepper Truffle HONORABLE MENTION CocoTutti Chocolate "Hot" Chocolate Delysia Chocolatier 3 Pack Spicy Chocolate Barks - Mexican hot chocolate, Chilean spiced gold chocolate, Ghost pepper chocolate Sonoma Chocolatiers Mexican Hot Chocolate Truffle Sonoma Chocolatiers Spiced...

Los Angeles CHOCOLATE SALON Returns in September 2022

June 8, 2022June 8, 2022 by The Chocolate Salon Comment Closed

Great news, after a two year hiatus, the 14th Annual Los Angeles CHOCOLATE SALON returns on September 25, 2022! The original and premier artisan chocolate show in Southern California returns this year, the 14th Annual Los Angeles CHOCOLATE SALON, in Pasadena. Chocolate aficionados, fanatics, buyers and journalists can experience the finest in artisan, gourmet & premium chocolate in one of the world’s great culinary metropolitan areas. Featuring a delicious selection chosen and curated by the Organizers, the Annual CHOCOLATE SALON participants have included master chocolatiers, confectioners, and other culinary artisans. Salon highlights feature chocolate tasting, demonstrations, chef & author talks, and ongoing interviews by TasteTV’s Chocolate Television program. (Salon Entry includes all chocolate tastings, demos, etc.). The is the international chocolate festival not to miss! When: September 25, 2022 10:00am – 3:30pm Where: The Pasadena Center 300 Green Street Pasadena, CA 91109 www.LAChocolateSalon.com ...

May 27th Entry Deadline for 2022 Bar, Vegan, and Spicy Chocolate Awards

March 16, 2022March 7, 2022 by The Chocolate Salon Comment Closed

The International Chocolate Salon is pleased to announce that Entry Registration is open through May 27th for 2022 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: May 27, 2022 Product Submission Deadline: June 3, 2022 : REGISTER HERE BEST VEGAN CHOCOLATE Annual Vegan Chocolate Salon Competition Registration Deadline: May 27, 2022 Product Submission Deadline: June 3, 2022 : 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: May 27, 2022 Product Submission Deadline: June 3, 2022 : REGISTER HERE : DETAILS HERE: This competition is for chocolates with a bit of heat, from spices such as curry, cayenne, jalapeno, and more. ...

Chocolate Salon Panel: Ace! What’s Hot in the Australian Chocolate Scene – March 15th/16th

March 7, 2022March 9, 2022 by The Chocolate Salon Comment Closed

In conversation with some of Oz's best award-winning chocolatiers to find out more about Australian chocolate trends and tastes TasteTV & the International Chocolate Salon in conversation with some of Oz's best award-winning chocolatiers to find out more about Australian chocolate trends and tastes. Moderated by Jessica Tivendale. Jessica is a top Australian Bean to Bar/Craft Chocolate reviewer and educator. She has completed Level 2 Bean to Bar training at the International Institute of Cacao and Chocolate Tasting, and trained at The Next Batch Chocolate School also. Jessica reviews Bean to Bar/Craft chocolate from all around the world on Instagram (jessica_chokolatejourneys) and over 20 years experience in the creative arts and experiential learning Is chocolate popular in Australia? Recent estimates are the chocolate market in Oz is about $3,451,000,000 USD This educational panel is free to attend via Zoom. Advance Registration is required HERE. PANELISTS Treat Dreams, www.TreatDreams.com.au Deb Malkin, Ratio Cocoa Roasters, www.RatioCocoa.com.au Bina Doshi, Chocolates to Cheer, www.ChocolatesToCheer.com Trevor Smith, Metiisto Chocolate, www.Metiistochocolate.com MODERATOR ...

April Registration Deadlines for 2022 Toffee and White Chocolate Awards

March 7, 2022March 7, 2022 by The Chocolate Salon Comment Closed

The International Chocolate Salon is pleased to announce that Entry Registration is now open for 2022 Best Toffee and Best White Chocolate award competitions. April registration deadlines are: BEST WHITE CHOCOLATE Annual White Chocolate Salon Competition Registration Deadline: April 30, 2022 Product Submission Deadline: May 6, 2022 : REGISTER HERE : DETAILS HERE: This competition is for chocolates made with white chocolate. It can be all white chocolate, or partially made with white chocolate. TOP TOFFEE Annual Toffee Chocolate Salon Competition Registration Deadline: April 30, 2022 Product Submission Deadline: May 6, 2022 : 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...

San Francisco Chocolate Salon releases new collection of Limited Edition NFT’s

March 7, 2022 by The Chocolate Salon Comment Closed

TasteTV and the International Chocolate Salon release the first collection of NFT's for the upcoming chocolate festival in San Francisco on April 2nd. The San Francisco Chocolate Salon NFTs include custom artistic renditions of its 14th anniversary poster. There are 10 custom versions, each limited to 7 editions each. Each collectible San Francisco Chocolate Salon NFT has utility, surprise exclusive perks and membership benefits, and is a fully tradeable NFT. NFTs (non fungible tokens) are linked to the world of blockchain and cryptocurrencies, and have grown in popularity in the art world over the last few years, with some pieces of digital art being collected as NFTs and reaching valuations of tens of thousands to millions of dollars. The use of NFTs has now expanded into films, music, and even live events such as Coachella, as well as exclusive restaurant and club memberships. For the San Francisco Chocolate Salon NFTs collection there will only be 7 total tokens of each version minted, and...

2022 Best Chocolatiers and Confectioners in America Announced

February 11, 2022February 11, 2022 by The Chocolate Salon Comment Closed

The International Chocolate Salon is pleased to announce the 2022 award winners for the title BEST CHOCOLATIERS AND CONFECTIONERS IN AMERICA The International Chocolate Salon Awards for the Best Chocolatiers and Confectioners in America*** 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 previous year's TasteTV Chocolate Salons in San Francisco, Los Angeles, Seattle, Sacramento, and Fall (SF), as well as in the standalone International Chocolate Salon Award Competitions for Best Caramels, Best Toffees, Top Chocolate Bars, Truffles, White Chocolate, Best Hot Cocoa and Drinking Chocolate, Vegan Chocolates, Spicy Chocolates, Best Sugar-Free Chocolates, Best Ruby Chocolates, and Best Valentine's Chocolates. ***NOTE: This was a unique year, in that many awards from live events were not issued, as COVID postponed many live Chocolate Salon events where awards would be earned. As such, this year's list is primarily comprised of high-ranking awards from various chocolate category competitions in which shipped submissions...

San Francisco Chocolate Salon Returns on April 2nd as the Premiere West Coast Artisan Chocolate Festival

February 7, 2022February 8, 2022 by The Chocolate Salon Comment Closed

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IltZ7JYEIGk The 14th Annual San Francisco International Chocolate Salon takes place this Spring on April 2, 2022. The Chocolate Salon has long been known as the original artisan chocolate festival on the West Coast. Chocolate aficionados, fanatics, lovers and addicts can taste & experience a wide range of artisan, gourmet & premium chocolate in one of the world’s most famous culinary metropolitan areas. Chocolate Salon participants include chocolatiers, confectioners, and other culinary artisans, such as Amano Artisan Chocolate, Z. Cioccolato, LetterPress Chocolate, Michael’s Chocolates, Formosa Chocolates, Goufrais, Siamaya Chocolate, CocoTutti Chocolates, Fookie, R & J Toffees, Brigadeiro Sprinkles, The Good Chocolate, p.o.p. candy co., flying noir, the Wishing Well Workshop, Fabula Tea, and more. For more information or tickets, visit www.SFChocolateSalon.com. The San Francisco Chocolate Salon, Los Angeles Chocolate Salon, Sacramento Chocolate Salon, Seattle Chocolate Salon and International Chocolate Salon are produced by TasteTV, which originally created the first Chocolate Salon event in San Francisco in 2007, inspired by its cultural cookbook on chocolate, entitled...