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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 ...

Chocolate Salon Panel: The Dark Arts, Why You Should Love Dark Chocolate

September 6, 2021September 6, 2021 by The Chocolate Salon Comment Closed

Dark Chocolate not only tastes great, it is also great for your body, mind, love life, and weight. Among chocolate lovers, dark chocolate is a well kept secret. It is the top of the top, the best of the best, and comes with very little sugar added. Recent studies have found that has an incredible intensity of flavor, and you can eat a modest amount regularly and it will improve your appetite and mental clarity. Dark Chocolate not only tastes great, it is also great for your body, mind, love life, and weight. In this panel of chocolatiers, chocolate gurus, and wellness experts, you'll hear why you should have no "Defense Against the Dark Arts" (a Harry Potter reference) when it comes to dark chocolate. And of course, you'll hear about what is some of the best artisan dark chocolate you can find, and should eat every day. RSVP Here for this Free Online Panel, September 21, 11am-12:15pm PST PANELISTS Karen Neugebauer, Owner & Master Chocolatier: Forte...

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...

Virtual Chocolate SALON Panel: In Conversation with Bean to Bar Chocolatiers – September 1st

August 18, 2020September 1, 2020 by The Chocolate Salon Comment Closed

TasteTV & the International Chocolate Salon in conversation with award-winning Bean to Bar 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! Featuring Amano Artisan Chocolate, Indi Chocolate, The Good Chocolate, and moderator Barbie Van Horn of Finding Fine Chocolate. This educational panel is free to attend via Zoom. Advance Registration is required. WATCH THE VIDEO FROM THE PANEL https://youtu.be/pHbL5cQ5C8M ...

Virtual Chocolate Salon Panel: In Conversation Asian-American Chocolatiers – AUGUST 11

August 4, 2020August 12, 2020 by The Chocolate Salon Comment Closed

TasteTV & the International Chocolate Salon in conversation with award-winning Asian-American 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! Featuring panelists such as Tonet Tibay of Marti Chocolatt, Kimberly Yang of Formosa Chocolates, Wendy Lieu of Socola Chocolatier, Elisia Otavi of Raphio Chocolate, and moderator Cindy Wong Chen of China Live This educational panel is free to attend. Watch the video from the panel here: https://youtu.be/hMW94dtFjeY ...

Virtual Chocolate Salon Panel: In Conversation Self-Taught Chocolatiers – JULY 28

July 20, 2020July 28, 2020 by The Chocolate Salon Comment Closed

TasteTV and the International Chocolate Salon in conversation with award-winning Self-Taught 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! Featuring panelists such as Seth Bain of the Confectionist, Karen Urbanek of Flying Noir, David Gambill of Sonoma Chocolatiers, and moderator Charly Kayle. This educational panel is free to attend. Watch the full recorded panel below https://youtu.be/Vxtsspe9S_o ...

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 ...