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What a waste of chocolate! On the other hand, it is Green (or rather, "brown")FOX News reports Chocolate-Powered 150 MPH Race Car RevealedA team of British engineers have designed a car that not only runs on a fuel derived from the tasty treat, but is largely constructed from parts derived from vegetables.The steering wheel of the open-cockpit car is constructed from carrot fibers, the foam in the seats from soybeans, and the rear view mirrors and body panels produced from the starch of potatoes. Even the brakes are based on cashew nut shells.TasteTV Events include: The San Francisco International Chocolate Salon The Los Angeles Luxury Chocolate Salon The Chicago Chocolate SalonThe Seattle Luxury Chocolate SalonThe New Media Tastemakers Summit This blog from the contributors, producers and correspondents at TasteTV at TasteTV.com. technorati tags:TasteTV, restaurants, video, content, food, Chocolate, wine, recipes, cooking, Restaurant Reviews, Chef, ITV, fashion, seafoodTasteTV and TasteTV.com Chocolate News Updates...

The TasteTV Chocolate Stimulus Plan continues!The 2nd Annual SEATTLE LUXURY CHOCOLATE SALON returns on July 12th, 2009 to the beautiful Seattle waterfront, continuing its tradition as the premier chocolate event in the Northwest this millenium. Seattle CHOCOLATE SALON participants include over 30 chocolatiers, confectioners, wineries and other culinary artisans, including 2008 CHOCOLATE SALON AWARD WINNERS Amano Artisan Chocolate and Intrigue Chocolates, as well as newcomers Crave Chocolate and Forte Chocolates.At the Seattle Luxury CHOCOLATE SALON, chocolate aficionados, fanatics, buyers and journalists will experience the finest in artisan, gourmet & premium chocolate and specialty food items in one of the world's great culinary metropolitan areas.The Seattle Luxury CHOCOLATE SALON is Sunday, July 12th, 2008, at the Bell Harbor International Conference Center, 2211 Alaskan Way, Pier 66. 11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Early Bird Tickets...

SF Station (www.SFStation.com) came to the 2009 San Francisco International Chocolate Salon, and produced this entertaining feature video: TasteTV Events include: The San Francisco International Chocolate Salon The Los Angeles Luxury Chocolate Salon The Chicago Chocolate SalonThe Seattle Luxury Chocolate SalonThe New Media Tastemakers Summit This blog from the contributors, producers and correspondents at TasteTV at TasteTV.com. technorati tags:TasteTV, restaurants, video, content, food, Chocolate, wine, recipes, cooking, Restaurant Reviews, Chef, ITV, fashion, seafoodTasteTV and TasteTV.com Chocolate News Updates...

According to The Times in South Africa, people are now concluding,"If you're broke, have a chocolate."Per The Times:AS NEWS of tough economic times continues to bombard people, so consumers are turning to chocolate for consolation...Strong growth was experienced across emerging markets, particularly in South Africa, India and South America, where local chocaholics munched their way to a 20 percent increase in revenue growth. This was attributed to more people spending time at home instead of going out .Earlier this week upmarket store Selfridges in London said chocolate sales are 80 percent higher than they were a year ago. Consumers are splashing out on chocolate as an “affordable luxury”, said a spokes man from Selfridges. Certain sectors likely to attract more investors in a downturn include luxury goods, pharmaceuticals and utilities.Chocolate and drugs. Sounds like self-medication to us. ...

New additions to the upcoming 3rd Annual San Francisco INTERNATIONAL CHOCOLATE SALON include:TCHO, Tifa Chocolate, Yelp!, Omnivore Books, The Sweet Beauty Organic Chocolate Spa, ARTworkSF, and PlayFirst's "Chocolatier" video games (Decadence by Design)TasteTV Events include: The San Francisco International Chocolate Salon The Los Angeles Luxury Chocolate Salon The Chicago Chocolate SalonThe Seattle Luxury Chocolate SalonThe New Media Tastemakers Summit This blog from the contributors, producers and correspondents at TasteTV at TasteTV.com. technorati tags:TasteTV, restaurants, video, content, food, Chocolate, wine, recipes, cooking, Restaurant Reviews, Chef, ITV, fashion, seafoodTasteTV and TasteTV.com Chocolate News Updates...

Chocolate Videos, Documentaries, etc. for the SF Chocolate Salon Film Festival. The 3rd Annual San Francisco International CHOCOLATE SALON is on March 21st, 200 (www.SFChocolateSalon.com). During this month, the SF Chocolate Salon Film Festival will be airing on TasteTV on Demand in Northern California, featuring selected videos on the topic.To submit a video for consideration, go to the Tastemakers Social Club website (http://tastemakers.tastetv.com) and upload a video. After uploading, send a message to the TasteTV profile (do not email TasteTV directly) to review your video. Selected programs will be notified on February 5th.Selected videos need to be sent to TasteTV on DVD for broadcast. Winners will also receive two tickets to the Chocolate Salon.TasteTV airs on over 100 television stations nationwide, as well as on KFTY-TV50 (Ch. 199, 4:30pm Sundays) in the San Francisco Bay Area viewing area, as well as on Comcast On Demand in Northern California (inc. SF, SJ, Oak, Marin, etc., Comcast Ch 1 > Get...

San Francisco International Chocolate Salon Returns on March 21stChocolate lovers, get ready!San Francisco. March 21, 2009. The largest major chocolate show on the West Coast takes place this Spring at the 3rd Annual San Francisco International CHOCOLATE SALON, Saturday March 21st, 2009 at the Fort Mason Center's Herbst Pavillion in San Francisco. Chocolate aficionados, fanatics, buyers and journalists can experience the finest in artisan, gourmet & premium chocolate in one of the world's great culinary metropolitan areas.The Third Annual San Francisco International CHOCOLATE SALON participants include over 50 chocolatiers, confectioners, wineries and other culinary artisans, such as: Coco-luxe Confections, Sacred Chocolate, Guittard Chocolate Company, Saratoga Chocolates, Marti Chocolatt, The Tea Room chocolate, Ghirardelli Chocolate Company, Neo Cocoa, Socola Chocolatier, Kikas Treats, CJ's Bitz, Vermeer Dutch Chocolate Cream Liqueur, Quady Winery, Sol Rouge Winery, Akaroa Winery, Le Creuset, Swissmar, Putumayo World Music, Chocolate Television and TasteTV, and many more.New 2009 Chocolate Salon additions include an actual Chocolate Wedding, and a Chocolate...