ARTICLE: TasteTV Gift Guide – 10 Tasty Chocolates for the Vegan

ARTICLE: TasteTV Gift Guide – 10 Tasty Chocolates for the Vegan

The following is a reprint from an article on TasteTV.com What could be a better gift for the vegan in your life than an offering of artisan chocolate? The answer is “nothing.” Fortunately, there are a large number of vegan chocolates that you can enjoy. Most chocolates that are dark tend to be vegan by nature, and of course anything that says “milk” is probably not. Modern chocolatiers also go out of their way to make sure that if they truly want something to be vegan (or GMO free, for example), then all of their ingredients meet this criteria. We’ve taken a sampling of 10 chocolates rated as 4-Stars by the International Chocolate Salon. We recommend you send these gifts quickly, before you eat them.   OUR 4-STAR PICKS Chocolate Calling Chocolate Crunch Bar Solkiki Chocolatemaker Gran Nativo Chocolate Calling Peanut Butter Cups Ex Voto Chocolates and Confections Vegan Passion Fruit in 61% Dark Chocolate Hand Painted Bonbon Aelan Chocolate Makers Malo dark fine chocolate...
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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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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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2017 Top Toffee Awards Announced

2017 Top Toffee Awards Announced

We are proud to present the results of the 2017 TOFFEE AWARDS Competition.The International Chocolate Salon Awards for the 2017 TOFFEE 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 EHChocolatier Brown Butter Toffee SILVER Ava's Premium Toffee Classic Almond toffeeRosie Rae's Toffee Peanut Butter and Chocolate Toffee BRONZE Mel's Toffee Collaboration Toffee with Dark Horse Brewery Raspberry AleTombo Toffee Orange - No. 11Tomo Toffee Dark Chocolate Toffee Best Taste GOLD EHChocolatier Brown Butter Toffee SILVER Tomo Toffee Dark Chocolate Toffee BRONZE Chocolate Inspirations, Inc English Toffee-1/2 lbLaurie's Chocolates Sea Salt ToffeeRuth's Toffee Almond Toffee -- Dark...
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Gourmet Food, Wine & Chocolate CRUISE

Gourmet Food, Wine & Chocolate CRUISE

OCTOBER 22nd: Join us for the Gourmet Food, Wine & Chocolate CRUISE on San Francisco Bay The day's adventure takes place onboard a luxury yacht, where you will taste wines from a local winemaker, along with samples from a curated selection of local chocolate, toffee, cheese, charcuterie and wine. Walk among the various artisans and experience their latest creations. Explore and luxuriate on the yacht, and enjoy it all during the 2-hour cruise on the San Francisco Bay. Then take home some of that great food and wine you've discovered and purchased onboard for continued enjoyment.    The Gourmet Food, Wine & Chocolate Cruise is Limited to a lucky 130 attendees. RESERVE YOUR SPACE AND TICKETS HERE   VIDEO FROM THE FIRST CRUISE https://vimeo.com/197132521 TICKETS Must be over 21 years of age.$50/person. 1:00-3:00pm (yacht sets off at 1pm SHARP).RESERVE YOUR SPACE AND TICKETS HERE  To participate as a partner or vendor, please contact the Organizers here. MAP...
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Sacramento Chocolate Salon returns on January 28th

Sacramento Chocolate Salon returns on January 28th

Returning for a 4th year, the Sacramento Luxury CHOCOLATE SALON participants includes chocolatiers, confectioners, wineries and other culinary artisans. Chocolate aficionados, fanatics, lovers and addicts can taste & experience the finest in artisan, gourmet & premium chocolate in one of California’s most central regions. Salon highlights feature chocolate tasting, demonstrations, chef & author talks and ongoing interviews by TasteTV’s Chocolate Television program. www.SacChocolateSalon.com...
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Chocolate & Wine Cruise on the Bay 3rd Edition

Chocolate & Wine Cruise on the Bay 3rd Edition

Join us for The Thirdy Edition of the Chocolate & Wine Cruise Because it was great fun both times, a grand adventure, and sold out, we will be going on a third Chocolate & Wine Cruise on the Bay on February 11th. The day's adventure takes place onboard a luxury yacht, where you will taste wines from a local winemaker, along with samples from a curated selection of local chocolatiers and culinary artisans. Walk among the various chocolatiers and experience their latest creations. Explore and luxuriate on the yacht, and enjoy it all during the 2-hour cruise on the San Francisco Bay. Then take home some of that great chocolate and wine you've discovered and purchased onboard for continued enjoyment. The Chocolate Cruise is Limited to a lucky 130 attendees. RESERVE YOUR SPACE AND TICKETS HERE   The 1st Edition winery was Social Impact and the chocolatiers included: Rainy Day Chocolate, Heavenly taste toffee, flying noir, Kindred Cooks, Starchild Chocolate, and R & J Toffees. VIDEO FROM THE FIRST...
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2016 Chocolate AWARDS Call for Entries

2016 Chocolate AWARDS Call for Entries

TasteTV and the International Chocolate Salon are pleased to announce the following Chocolatier and Confection awards competition and event updates: ANNUAL INTERNATIONAL CHOCOLATE SALON AWARDS COMPETITION: Best Chocolate Bars Top Toffee Best White Chocolate Best Bridal Chocolates Top Caramels Registration Now Open Registration closes May 26th (June 11th for Caramels) Details and to Register here...
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