New CHOCOLATE AWARDS Categories Added – International Chocolate Salon

TasteTV and the International Chocolate Salon, producers of the Original and Premier Artisan Chocolate events and competitions in North America, are pleased to announce that based on Industry requests, we have added two additional Chocolate Awards categories for 2013.·  Best WHITE Chocolate·  Best Chocolate BEVERAGERegistration ends on May 20th for the 2013 Chocolate Award Competitions for the following categories:Image removed by sender.·  Best Chocolate BAR·  Best CARAMEL·  Top TOFFEE·  Best BRIDAL ChocolatesChocolatiers and Confectioners can register or get more information for these juried product-submission competitions (not events) using the forms at www.InternationalChocolateSalon.com or at www.LuxuryChocolateAwards.comTasteTV 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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San Francisco Chocolate Salon – Chocolate Design Winners

As a new part of the 7th Annual San Francisco Chocolate Salon on March 24th, the Original and Premier Artisan Chocolate show on the West Coast, there will be a gallery of chocolate-inspired art. The pieces range from paintings, to jewelry to ceramic (such as this ceramic chocolate cupcake by Sandra Cohen-Wynn, pictured).Other displaying artists include: Carolyn Tillie, Melissa Rice, Kristin Stanchfield, Susanne Friedrich, Nikki Lau, Joan Pearson, Janet Lohr, and Bethany Garland7th Annual San FranciscoINTERNATIONAL CHOCOLATE SALONMarch 24, 201310am - 6pmFort Mason Center, Festival Pavilion1 Fort MasonSan Francisco, CA 94123www.SFChocolateSalon.comTasteTV 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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SF Chocolate Salon – New Products to Watch in 2013

EXCITING NEW PRODUCTS TO WATCH at The SF Chocolate Salon on March 24th:Socola Chocolatier - Vegan Kheer Truffles - Made with dark chocolate, coconut milk, cardamom, almond, pistachio, raisins and rose water.Almanac Beer - "Biere de Chocolat" - Made in conjunction with Dandelion Chocolate.Wilson Creek Winery - Almond ChampagneFGR - New Hazelnut Dragee - Italian hazelnuts caramelized with milk chocolate made of a mix of Domori white chocolate and Nocciola Tonda Gentile Delle LangheThe Bread Project - Tcho Chocolate Babka - A modern twist on this time tested Eastern European cult favorite by adding in candied orange zest, shrunk the babka, placed it lovingly in a tulip cup and voila, "the baby babka" was born.Nosh This - Honey-Walnut Fleur de Sel Caramel - Enrobed in 72% chocolate and made with Bay Area Bee Company honey and organic walnutsMarco Paolo Chocolates - Coconut Nectar Brittle Bark - Luscious brittle made with coconut nectar, coconut cream, and shredded coconut covered in dark chocolate...
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San Francisco CHOCOLATE SALON 2013 Participants

The San Francisco CHOCOLATE SALON is on March 24, 2013.  Featuring the "BEST OF THE "BEST" selected and curated by the Organizers, the 7th Annual San Francisco International CHOCOLATE SALON participants include over 40 master chocolatiers, confectioners, wineries and other culinary artisans such as: Amano Artisan Chocolates, CocoTutti, Taza Chocolate, Butterfly Brittle, FGR, Marco Paolo Chocolates, Jade Chocolates, Socola Chocolatier, Clarine's Florentines, Casa De Chocolates, Smitten Artisan Truffles, Nosh This, Amella Caramels, Sixth Course Artisan Confections, William Dean Chocolates, Kallari Organic Dark Chocolate from Ecuador, Toffee Talk, Rachel Dunn Chocolates, the TeaRoom chocolates, Guittard Chocolate Company, Poco Dolce, Plumeria Flours - cookies & confections, Landru Chocolates, Toffeeology, Neo Cocoa, Marich Confectionery, Saratoga Chocolates, Mission Blue Confections, Snake & Butterfly, Quail Point Chocolates, Kika's Treats, Fab Delights Chocolate Truffles, NEWTREE Gourmet Chocolate Bars, Charles Chocolates, Friend in Cheeses Jam Company, Earthbody, Farm Fresh To You, SpringLoaf Catering & Event Planning, the Bread Project, the Winery SF, Quady Winery, R&B Cellars, Jerk'NPickle artisan beef...
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San Francisco Chocolate Salon, 7th Annual

The 7th Annual San Francisco International Chocolate Salon is on March 24th, and the current lineup includes over 40 master chocolatiers, confectioners, wineries and other culinary artisans such as:Amano Artisan Chocolates, CocoTutti, Taza Chocolate, Butterfly Brittle, Emporio Rulli, Marco Paolo Chocolates, Jade Chocolates, Socola Chocolatier, Clarine's Florentines, Artisan Confections, Casa De Chocolates, Smitten Artisan Truffles, Nosh This, Arrowhead Chocolates, Sixth Course Artisan Confections, William Dean Chocolates, Kallari Organic Dark Chocolate from Ecuador, Rachel Dunn Chocolates, the TeaRoom chocolates, Earthbody, Farm Fresh To You, SpringLoaf Catering & Event Planning, the Winery SF, Quady Winery, Jerk'NPickle artisan beef jerky, Vibrant Rioja wines from Spain, and more.For more information: www.SFChocolateSalon.comTasteTV 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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CHOCOLATE Awards Announced: Truffle Artistry 2012

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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