LA Women in Chocolate Honored at the Los Angeles Chocolate Salon

LA Women in Chocolate Honored at the Los Angeles Chocolate Salon

  At the Annual Los Angeles Chocolate Salon this Fall, several Women in Chocolatewere honored by the INTERNATIONAL CHOCOLATE SALON for their contributions to the world of chocolate and chocolate culture. The International Chocolate Salon was founded in 2007 by TasteTV and TCB Cafe Publishing and Media, and is one of the premier international bodies celebrating and honoring artisan and premium chocolates and confections. Pictured here: (front row, left to right) Marti Chocolatt, Food Market Gypsy, The Chocolate Project, (back row, left to right)  Raphio Chocolate, Amella Caramels, Valenza Chocolatier, author Carole Bloom, Hnina Gourmet, Bar Cacao. THE CHOCOLATIERS AWARDrecipients are selected based on either having received numerous chocolate salon awards over the years, or having made a significant impact in the world of taste and chocolate, particularly in the Los Angeles area. It also spotlights the growing number of women entrepreneurs, chocolatiers, confectioners, and pastry chefs that the Los Angeles Area and Southern California has supported. The following are the announced recipients of...
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The Best Caramels of 2018 Announced

The Best Caramels of 2018 Announced

We are proud to present the results of the 2018 CARAMEL AWARDS Competition. The International Chocolate Salon Awards for the 2018 CARAMEL 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. Best Caramel Exterior Design GOLD Bella Sophia Chocolates Old Fashion Salted Butter Caramel SILVER Tandem Chocolates Hawaiian Caramel BRONZE GerDan Chocolates Afternoon Tea Tandem Chocolates Chai Caramel HONORABLE MENTION Cocoa Rome Chocolate Company Delysia Chocolatier Butterscotch caramel hazelnut white chocolate truffle GerDan Chocolates Dan The Chocolate Fetish Milk Cashew Frog Best Ingredient Combinations GOLD Tandem Chocolates Hawaiian Caramel Sweet Alchemy Balsamic Fig Caramel SILVER GerDan Chocolates Afternoon...
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Top Chocolate Bars of 2018 Released

Top Chocolate Bars of 2018 Released

We are proud to present the results of the 2018 CHOCOLATE BAR AWARDS Competition. The International Chocolate Salon Awards for the 2018 CHOCOLATE BAR 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. Best Ingredient Combinations GOLD DAGOBA Organic Chocolate 37% CACAO GINGER LIME MILK CHOCOLATE BAR SILVER Chocolate Visions Sweet Alchemy Lemon/Almond Bar BRONZE Delysia Chocolatier Tropical chocolate bark: dark chocolate blended with almonds, tropical fruit, citrus zest, spices, and hibiscus leaves Ticket Chocolate Cranberry Pecan Chocolate Bark with Sea Salt Best Taste GOLD Chocolate Visions Sweet Alchemy Lemon/Almond Bar SILVER The Oakland Chocolate...
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Best Vegan Chocolates of the Year Announced

Best Vegan Chocolates of the Year Announced

We are proud to present the results of the 2018 VEGAN CHOCOLATE AWARDS Competition. The International Chocolate Salon Awards for the 2018 VEGAN 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. Best Ingredient Combinations GOLD Ex Voto Chocolates and Confections Vegan Passion Fruit in 61% Dark Chocolate Hand Painted Bonbon SILVER CocoTutti Chocolates Pink Peppercorn, Dried Cherry, Cashew Chocolate Bark Delysia Chocolatier Wheatgrass chocolate truffles: dark chocolate infused with wheatgrass, chia and sunflower seeds, then studded with dried apples BRONZE Chocolate Calling Chocolate Crunch Bar Chocolate Calling Peanut Butter Cups Best...
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Winners announced for Best Spicy Chocolates

Winners announced for Best Spicy Chocolates

We are proud to present the results of the 2018 SPICY CHOCOLATE AWARDS Competition. The International Chocolate Salon Awards for the 2018 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. Best Ingredient Combinations GOLD Charlotte Truffles Mango con habanero CocoTutti Chocolates Ginger Caramel with Thai Chili Peanuts Delysia Chocolatier Spicy avocado chocolate truffle SILVER Bella Sophia Chocolates Gianduja Ghost Bites Bella Sophia Chocolates Chipotle Smoked Honey Pecan Chip in a Bottle Biryani Chocolate Chip in a Bottle Coconut Caramel Sambal chocoMe chocoMe Entree F116 Dark Chocolate with...
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Upcoming Chocolate Event: Los Angeles Chocolate Salon 2018

Upcoming Chocolate Event: Los Angeles Chocolate Salon 2018

TasteTV and the International Chocolate Salon are pleased to announce the October 7, 2018 return of the Original Artisan and Premium Chocolate event in Southern California, the 12th Annual LOS ANGELES CHOCOLATE SALON www.LAChocolateSalon.com Visit the Salon at www.LAChocolateSalon.com http://www.youtube.com/embed/wG9fyzGj974...
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Merchandise for Award Winning Chocolatiers Launched

Merchandise for Award Winning Chocolatiers Launched

The International Chocolate Salon is pleased to announce that logo'd merchandise is now available for award winning chocolatiers and confetioners. This includes long sleeve and short sleeve t-shirts, hats, and tote bags telling the world of their ICS award achievements. Visit the Merch Shop here.  ...
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Mignon, Marti, Amano, and Amella receive THE CHOCOLATIERS AWARD

Mignon, Marti, Amano, and Amella receive THE CHOCOLATIERS AWARD

The International Chocolate Salon has announced that it is presenting Mignon Chocolate, Marti Chocolatt, Amano Artisan Chocolate, and Amella Caramels with THE CHOCOLATIERS AWARD. THE CHOCOLATIERS AWARD THE CHOCOLATIERS AWARD recipients are selected based on either having received numerous chocolate salon awards over the years, or having made a significant impact in the world of taste and chocolate, particularly in the Los Angeles area. Mignon Chocolate, Marti Chocolatt, and Amella Caramels are based in the Los Angeles Metropolitan Area. Amano Artisan Chocolate is based in Utah. www.InternationalChocolateSalon.com ...
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