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2017 Bridal Chocolate Salon Award Winners

July 31, 2017August 2, 2017 by The Chocolate Salon Comment Closed

BRIDAL CHOCOLATE AWARDS We are proud to present the results of the 2017 BRIDAL CHOCOLATE SALON AWARDS Competition. The International Chocolate Salon Awards for the 2017 BRIDAL 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 and 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. The Winners are also eligible to join and distribute their chocolates on The Chocolate Registry site, www.BridalChocolate.com BRIDAL CHOCOLATE AWARDS: TOP PICKS 1) SELEUSS Floral Collection: 5 STARS 2) DELYSIA CHOCOLATIER Hibiscus, Almond and Rose Tea: 4.5 STARS 3) THE SECRET CHOCOLATIER: Brownie Pops: 4.5 STARS 4) THE CHOCOLATE FETISH Tuxedo Box: 4 STARS 5) EHCHOCOLATIER Lavender, Vanilla and Los Ancones: 4...

2017 Top Toffee Awards Announced

June 29, 2017June 29, 2017 by The Chocolate Salon Comment Closed

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...

Finalists for Caramel Awards Announced for 2017

June 29, 2017June 30, 2017 by The Chocolate Salon Comment Closed

We are proud to present the results of the 2017 CARAMEL AWARDS Competition.The International Chocolate Salon Awards for the 2017 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 GerDan Chocolates Rhubarb & Ginger SILVER Serena Lissy Chocolate The TropikaSWEET55 Caramel with Muscovado Sugar, Sea Salt & Balsamic Vinegar BRONZE CocoVaa Chocolatier Morello Cherry CaramelGem Chocolates Rosemary-Olive Oil Caramel with Sea SaltSolasta Chocolate Blue Box Set Best Ingredient Combinations GOLD Dallas Caramel Company Lemon Meringue Caramel SILVER Gem Chocolates Toasted Black Sesame CaramelSWEET55 Caramel with Muscovado Sugar, Sea Salt & Balsamic Vinegar BRONZE Chuao Chocolatier...

Finalists Announced for Chocolate Bar Awards 2017

June 27, 2017June 27, 2017 by The Chocolate Salon Comment Closed

We are proud to present the results of the 2017 CHOCOLATE BAR AWARDS Competition.The International Chocolate Salon Awards for the 2017 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 CocoVaa Chocolatier Black Sesame: Colombian white chocolatela Cascade du Chocolat Bene Benne SILVER cochu chocolatier racha peanut: sriracha & roasted peanutCocoVaa Chocolatier Rose. 62% Peruvian dark chocolate infused with rose ottoNuance Chocolate Chantilly Cream 55%Ticket Chocolate Lemon-Lavender Chocolate BarkVivra Chocolate Curry Cashew BRONZE ChocolaTas Vancouver Chocolates Raspberry Caramel in 71% dark chocolatecochu chocolatier Mendiant Bar: Montmorency cherries, 58%...

Finalists Announced for Vegan Chocolate Awards 2017

June 27, 2017June 27, 2017 by The Chocolate Salon Comment Closed

We are proud to present the results of the 2017 VEGAN CHOCOLATE AWARDS Competition.The International Chocolate Salon Awards for the 2017 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 Lagusta Hazelnut Sugar Plum Caramel BarZazubean Organic Chocolates SASSY- 55 % Coconut Milk Chocolate with pomegranate & Hazelnut SILVER Chuao Chocolatier The Enamored Collection: Blueberry LavenderDavid Bacco Chocolatier CITRAL H20- Lemongrass Water TruffleDelysia Chocolatier Gingered garam masala chocolate truffleEthereal Confections Almond Nib Inclusion BarLagusta Thyme Preserved Lemon Sea Salt CaramelSELEUSS Chocolates SELEUSS Chocolates { Vegan Coconut...

Gourmet Food, Wine & Chocolate CRUISE

June 9, 2017October 19, 2021 by The Chocolate Salon Comment Closed

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 ...

2017 Caramel Awards: Call for Entries Closes June 9th

May 19, 2017 by The Chocolate Salon Comment Closed

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: Top Caramels Registration Now Open Registration closes June 9 Details and to Register here...

2017 Chocolate AWARDS Call for Entries Extended to May 22nd

May 19, 2017 by The Chocolate Salon Comment Closed

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 Best Vegan Chocolate* (NEW) Best Spicy Chocolate* (NEW) Registration Now Open Registration closes May 22 (June 9 for Caramels) Details and to Register here...