The Best Chocolate TRUFFLE AWARDS of 2019 Announced

The Best Chocolate TRUFFLE AWARDS of 2019 Announced

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6th Annual Truffle Artistry Awards: We are proud to present the results of the 6th Annual TRUFFLE ARTISTRY AWARDS Competition. The International Chocolate Salon Awards for the 6th Annual CHOCOLATE TRUFFLE ARTISTRY 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. 4.5 STARS 4.0 STARS 3.5 STARS 3.0 STARS STAR RATINGS 4.5 STARS Bella Sophia Chocolates Yuzu Chiffon St. Croix Chocolate Co. Fall flavors collection St. Croix Chocolate Co. Koi Inyodo (Japanese yin and yang duo) 4.0 STARS BON CHOCOLATIER Creative truffle Baetz Chocolates Simply Saskatoon Beth's Chocolate Limesicle Michael's Chocolates Bourbon Caramel Pecan flying noir the teaer box SELEUSS Chocolates Coffee & Chicory 3.5 STARS Beth's...
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Entry Registration Closes Oct. 31st for Truffle Artistry Awards 2019

Entry Registration Closes Oct. 31st for Truffle Artistry Awards 2019

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2019 Chocolate Awards ICS Registration Deadlines Update Truffle Artistry Awards, Registration closes October 31st | CELEBRATE YOUR CREATIONS BE THE BEST, GO FOR THE GOLD REACH NEW CLIENTS & FOOD & MEDIA AWARDS REGISTRATION TIMELINES – Truffle Artistry Awards (Registration closes October 31st) To ENTER OR LEARN MORE, go to the Awards Registration page...
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Entry Registration Closes Oct. 31st for Hot Chocolate and Beverages Awards 2019

Entry Registration Closes Oct. 31st for Hot Chocolate and Beverages Awards 2019

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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 Hot Chocolate and Drinking Cocoa Awards Registration Now Open Registration closes October 31st ♥ Details and to Register HERE REACH NEW MARKETS, NEW PEOPLE, NEW CLIENTS & NEW PARTNERS; LAUNCH NEW PRODUCTS AND MEET NEW PRESS...
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Chocolate and Wine Cruise on SF Bay Final 2019 Edition, October 19th

Chocolate and Wine Cruise on SF Bay Final 2019 Edition, October 19th

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OCTOBER 19TH: Join us for the Wine & Chocolate CRUISE on San Francisco Bay. The Final Cruise for 2019 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 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. EXCLUSIVE: The Wine & Chocolate Cruise is Limited to a lucky 120 attendees. ♥ RESERVE YOUR SPACE AND TICKETS HERE    VIDEO FROM THE FIRST CRUISE https://vimeo.com/197132521 TICKETS Must be over 21 years of age. $55/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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New Book Release: The Chocolatier’s Primer

New Book Release: The Chocolatier’s Primer

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TasteTV, the International Chocolate Salon and TCB Cafe Publishing and Media are pleased to announce the publication of the newest book, THE CHOCOLATIER'S PRIMER This new book contains experiences, tips, advice from those who have already done it.  A must-have for any aspiring or current chocolatier and chocolate maker. Are you interested in chocolate and confections as a small business? There are many how-to books on starting an enterprise, but often the best advice comes directly from those with actual experience. Thus came the idea for this book; this “primer.” Why not ask chocolatiers firsthand what they have experienced and what they recommend? With this concept in mind, we composed a set of key questions and asked them to interesting artisans from around the world with experience in both the business and creative sides of chocolate. Their answers on creativity, product, branding and business are very frank and often personal, and written in a journal or diary style. The information in the resulting...
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The Best Caramels of 2019 Announced

The Best Caramels of 2019 Announced

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We are proud to present the results of the 2019 CARAMEL AWARDS Competition. The International Chocolate Salon Awards for the 2019 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 St. Croix Chocolate Company Emperor's Garden (yuzu caramel and jasmine tea) SILVER Banyan Tree Chocolate Hibiscus Liquid Caramel Tandem Chocolates Caramels BRONZE Delysia Chocolatier Banoffee pie chocolate truffle The Chocolate Fetish African Queen The Secret Chocolatier Bananas Foster HONORABLE MENTION Delysia Chocolatier Salty dog chocolate truffle Theo Chocolate Honey Saffron Caramel Zocalisa Fine Chocolates Pecan Caramel Best Ingredient Combinations GOLD Zocalisa Fine Chocolates Pecan Caramel SILVER Tandem Chocolates Caramels Delysia Chocolatier Banoffee...
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Top Chocolate Bars of 2019 Announced

Top Chocolate Bars of 2019 Announced

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We are proud to present the results of the 2019 CHOCOLATE BAR AWARDS Competition. The International Chocolate Salon Awards for the 2019 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 Panache Chocolatier Black Pepper Pistachio Bar St. Croix Chocolate Company Peanut butter and wild grape jelly bar SILVER Maverick Chocolate Lemon Lavender White Chocolate The Chocolate Fetish Peanut Butter Crunch Bar CocoTutti Chocolates Raspberry Ganache Filled Bars St. Croix Chocolate Company Lemon S'presso bar BRONZE Coco Gusto Blue Berry Crunch Theo Chocolate Lemon 45% Milk Chocolate Best Taste GOLD The Oakland Chocolate Company 70% Jamaican Blue...
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