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The Best Chocolate Bars of 2023 and Awards Winners Announced

July 12, 2023July 12, 2023 by The Chocolate Salon Comment Closed

We are proud to present the results of the 2023 CHOCOLATE BAR AWARDS Competition. The International Chocolate Salon Awards for the 2023 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. 2023 CHOCOLATE BAR AWARD RESULTS Best Ingredient Combinations GOLD Delysia Chocolatier Cardamom Pistachio Rose Dark Chocolate Bar SILVER Panache Chocolatier Sunflower Butter Bar BRONZE Delysia Chocolatier Hummingbird Cake Chocolate Bar Lambrecht Gourmet Bumble Berry Bark Bar HONORABLE MENTION Moka Origins Cherry Dark Chocolate 72% Panache Chocolatier Smokehouse Nut Bar Best Taste GOLD Delysia Chocolatier Cardamom Pistachio Rose Dark Chocolate Bar SILVER Panache Chocolatier Smokehouse Nut Bar BRONZE Moka Origins Cherry Dark Chocolate 72% HONORABLE MENTION Lambrecht...

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: 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...

New Book Release: The Chocolatier’s Primer

August 13, 2019September 15, 2019 by The Chocolate Salon Comment Closed

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. 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 of key questions and asked them to interesting artisans from around the world with experience in both the business and creative sides of chocolate. Their answers on creativity, product, branding and business are very frank and often personal, and written in a journal or diary style. The information in the resulting...

2019 Los Angeles Chocolate Salon announced for September 29th

May 23, 2019May 23, 2019 by The Chocolate Salon Comment Closed

2019 Los Angeles Chocolate Salon announced for September 29th TasteTV and the International Chocolate Salon are pleased to announce the September 29th, 2019 return of the Original Artisan and Premium Chocolate event in Southern California, the 12th Annual LOS ANGELES CHOCOLATE SALON. https://www.youtube.com/embed/wG9fyzGj974 Visit the Salon at www.LAChocolateSalon.com...

“I Am an Award Winning Chocolatier” Tote bag Added to Chocolate Salon Shop

July 9, 2018 by The Chocolate Salon Comment Closed

“I Am an Award Winning Chocolatier” Tote bag has been added to the Chocolate Salon merchandise for chocolatiers and confectioners. Perfect for carrying small samples or documents. A roomy tote bag with a square bottom that’ll hold whatever you need to carry. • 100% cotton canvas • Dimensions: 14 ¾” x 14 ¾” • Dual 22” handles • Reinforced bottom See more here....