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2020 Chocolate Salon Ambassadors Announced

September 18, 2020September 19, 2020 by The Chocolate Salon Comment Closed

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...

Virtual CHOCOLATE SALON Panel with Chocolate Sci-Fi Author Amber Royer – Oct. 6

September 12, 2020August 19, 2021 by The Chocolate Salon Comment Closed

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...

Chocolate Salon Launches Press Release Promotion with Cision’s PRWeb

August 3, 2020August 8, 2020 by The Chocolate Salon Comment Closed

FOR PRESS RELEASES AND IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENTS Cision has created a special press release package in honor of the TasteTV events, partners, awards, and fans so that you can economically announce any of your achievements or partnerships. THIS OFFER IS AVAILABLE TO ALL CHOCOLATE SALON PARTICIPANTS. For your Press and News Releases, take advantage of select Cision Distribution by PRWeboptions at 15% off and no annual membership fee. Are You an Award winner or finalist? Let the World Know via PRWeb! Everyone is invited. This 15% discount applies to any Basic, Advanced, or Premium press release distribution through PR Web. To enjoy this promotion, new users should go to this PRWeb site to register, then login at app.prweb.com, and enter: Promo code (15% OFF): TASTE2021 If you are an existing PRWeb customer, you can login as usual at https://app.prweb.com/Login.aspx and then use the TASTE2021 promo code. ...

Virtual CHOCOLATE SALON Panel: Conversation with 3 Master Chocolatiers – June 23

June 17, 2020June 23, 2020 by The Chocolate Salon Comment Closed

TasteTV & the International Chocolate Salon in conversation with 3 Master 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! The Panel Discussion features: Chocolatier Michael Benner of Michael's Chocolates, Elyce Zahn of CocoTutti, Julie House of Panache Chocolatier, and moderator, food writer Amy Sherman. This educational panel is free to attend. Watch the full recorded panel below https://youtu.be/s_AzEPXXET8 ABOUT THE PANEL AMY SHERMAN (Moderator): MICHAEL BENNER (Chocolatier): ELYCE ZAHN (Chocolatier): JULIE HOUSE (Chocolatier):...

Virtual CHOCOLATE SALON Panel: In Conversation with Black Chocolatiers – June 11

June 8, 2020July 26, 2020 by The Chocolate Salon Comment Closed

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...

4 Chocolate Salon Books about CHOCOLATE!

May 11, 2020 by The Chocolate Salon Comment Closed

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...

2020 Best Chocolatiers and Confectioners in America Announced

February 4, 2020February 4, 2020 by The Chocolate Salon Comment Closed

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....

San Francisco International CHOCOLATE SALON Returns May 17th for 14th Year

February 1, 2020April 7, 2020 by The Chocolate Salon Comment Closed

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...