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2016 White Chocolate Award Winners

June 29, 2016December 16, 2016 by The Chocolate Salon Comment Closed

We are proud to present the results of the 2016 WHITE CHOCOLATE AWARDS Competition. The International Chocolate Salon Awards for the 2016 WHITE 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 Phillip Ashley Chocolates 4 piece designer chocolate gift box Ticket Chocolate SILVER Delysia Chocolatier Key lime pie white chocolate truffles Delysia Chocolatier White peach balsamic white chocolate truffles Delysia Chocolatier Banana split white chocolate truffles BRONZE ChocolaTas Raspberry Ganache Best Taste GOLD Delysia Chocolatier Key lime pie white chocolate truffles SILVER Delysia Chocolatier Banana split white...

Pre-Orders Open for Limited Edition CHOCOLATE SALON AWARD WINNER MEDAL Lapel Pins

June 21, 2016July 23, 2016 by The Chocolate Salon Comment Closed

Pre-Orders are now being taken for the Limited Edition CHOCOLATE SALON AWARD WINNER MEDAL Lapel Pins for 2016. These lapel pins are designed for CHOCOLATE SALON COMPETITION AWARDS & EVENT AWARD WINNERS. Pins can be displayed on clothing, items, as well as converted to hang from a lanyard, etc. Pin is 1.25 inches in diameter. Metal alloy. Maximum of 4 can be ordered. (pictured below: 2012 Pin) RSVP / Orders Required. To Order or for more information, go here...

Chocolate & Wine CRUISE on San Francisco Bay

June 1, 2016October 19, 2021 by The Chocolate Salon Comment Closed

Join us for The Chocolate & Wine Cruise 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 140 attendees (reduced from 200). 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. ...

Yes, This is a new Site Design

April 21, 2016May 26, 2016 by The Chocolate Salon Comment Closed

Your eyes are not deceiving you. After three years of the previous website design, the International Chocolate Salon has launched this brand new design. It includes several new features that will be unveiled in the near future. Most importantly, it makes it easier for you to find your way around, and find the information that you need, when you need it. Enjoy!...

Blake Lively credits chocolate with helping her stay slim

November 5, 2013May 20, 2016 by The Chocolate Salon Comment Closed

"Gossip Girl" star and actress Blake Lively says she uses chocolate to stay slim.Per Blake, "I eat chocolate every day and I don't work out."TasteTV Events include: The San Francisco International Chocolate SalonThe Los Angeles Luxury Chocolate SalonThe Chicago Chocolate SalonThe Seattle Luxury Chocolate SalonThe TASTE AWARDSFollow us on Facebook TasteTV and TasteTV.com Chocolate News Updates...

Marou Chocolate from Vietnam

January 25, 2013May 20, 2016 by The Chocolate Salon Comment Closed

New from Vietnam, we've found the beautifully packaged chocolate bars from Marou Chocolate. Yes, Vietnam has chocolate!The firm was founded by a couple of French men who, obviously, love good chocolate. The taste of course is delicious, and the terroir is noticeable.These early editions were photographed at the Chocolate Covered boutique. TasteTV Events include: The San Francisco International Chocolate SalonThe Los Angeles Luxury Chocolate SalonThe Chicago Chocolate SalonThe Seattle Luxury Chocolate SalonThe TASTE AWARDSFollow us on Facebook TasteTV and TasteTV.com Chocolate News Updates...

Littlejohn’s Candies – Thrillist Video

January 9, 2013May 20, 2016 by The Chocolate Salon Comment Closed

A video by Thrillist.com about Littlejohn's Candies, which makes English Style toffeeTasteTV Events include: The San Francisco International Chocolate SalonThe Los Angeles Luxury Chocolate SalonThe Chicago Chocolate SalonThe Seattle Luxury Chocolate SalonThe TASTE AWARDSFollow us on Facebook TasteTV and TasteTV.com Chocolate News Updates...

Companies ask: “Is chocolate the new Viagra”?

December 10, 2012May 20, 2016 by The Chocolate Salon Comment Closed

The NZ Herald asks: "Is chocolate the new Viagra?"We answer: "Of course it is"According to a recent article:...the introduction of a 'turbo-charged' type of chocolate said to have Viagra-like properties. The world's largest chocolate-maker has developed a technique to concentrate levels of key plant chemicals called flavanols.These are found in cocoa beans but are normally stripped out in the chocolate-making process.Swiss-based chocolate giant Barry Callebaut is said to be just weeks away from getting the go-ahead from the EU to claim the 'turbo-charged' chocolate boosts health by increasing blood flow.Industry experts say it will then be only a matter of time before it is incorporated into novelty chocolates, pastes and drinks that, like Viagra, use a rush of blood to stop a man from being a flop in the bedroom.The flood of feel-good hormones to the brain would be an added bonus, the International Chocolate Industry Network event heard this weekIf that's not exciting enough, go get a bar of dark chocolate...