2019 Winners Announced for Best Spicy Chocolates

2019 Winners Announced for Best Spicy Chocolates

We are proud to present the results of the 2019 SPICY CHOCOLATE AWARDS Competition. The International Chocolate Salon Awards for the 2019 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 Delysia Chocolatier Spicy sampler box SILVER Chocolats Passion Lime Habanero Chocolate CocoTutti Chocolates La Kama Moroccan Spice and Lime Holm Made Toffee Co. Oregon Hazelnut Toffee - Spicy Red Pepper Hot Tempered Chocolates The caffeinated chile bomb Panache Chocolatier Spiked Pepper Truffle St. Croix Chocolate Co. Thai Taste The Chocolate Fetish Chili Cocoa Nib The Chocolate Fetish Dragon's Sigh BRONZE Banyan Tree Chocolate Spicy Sunset echo...
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May Registration Deadlines for 2019 Bar, Caramel, Vegan and Spicy Chocolate Awards

May Registration Deadlines for 2019 Bar, Caramel, Vegan and Spicy Chocolate Awards

The International Chocolate Salon is pleased to announce that Entry Registration is now open for 2019 Best Chocolate Bars, Caramels, Vegan Chocolate, and Spicy Chocolate. Registration deadlines are: TOP CHOCOLATE BAR Annual Chocolate Bar Chocolate Salon Competition Registration Deadline: May 31, 2019 Product Submission Deadline: June 7, 2019 : REGISTER HERE TOP CARAMELS Annual Caramel Chocolate Salon Competition Registration Deadline: June 17, 2019 Product Submission Deadline: June 21, 2019 : REGISTER HERE BEST VEGAN CHOCOLATE Annual Vegan Chocolate Salon Competition Registration Deadline: May 31, 2019 Product Submission Deadline: June 7, 2019 : REGISTER HERE : DETAILS HERE: This competition is for chocolates that are 100% Vegan, with no animal products or by products included. BEST SPICY CHOCOLATE Annual "Spicy" Chocolate Salon Competition Registration Deadline: May 31, 2019 Product Submission Deadline: June 7, 2019 : REGISTER HERE : DETAILS HERE: This competition is for chocolates with a bit of heat, from spices such as curry, cayenne, jalapeno, and more. To see the full schedule of registration deadlines and product submission deadlines, visit the awards competition page here. REACH NEW MARKETS, NEW PEOPLE, NEW CLIENTS & NEW PARTNERS; LAUNCH NEW PRODUCTS AND MEET NEW PRESS...
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2019 Best Chocolatiers and Confectioners in America Announced

2019 Best Chocolatiers and Confectioners in America Announced

TasteTV and the International Chocolate Salon are pleased to announce the 2019 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 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: Bella Sophia Chocolates CocoTutti Chocolates Delysia Chocolatier Michael's Chocolates   All Best Chocolatiers and Confectioners in America Winners are listed here. ...
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Registration Open for 2019 International Chocolate Salon Awards

Registration Open for 2019 International Chocolate Salon Awards

The International Chocolate Salon is pleased to announce that Entry Registration is now open for 2019 Best Chocolate Bars, White Chocolate, Vegan Chocolate, Spicy Chocolate, and Best Caramels. To see the full schedule of registration deadlines and product submission deadlines, visit the awards competition page here. REACH NEW MARKETS, NEW PEOPLE, NEW CLIENTS & NEW PARTNERS; LAUNCH NEW PRODUCTS AND MEET NEW PRESS...
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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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