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
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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.
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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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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.
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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...
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...
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...
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...