2018 Spicy Chocolate Awards: Call for Entries Closes May 31st

2018 Spicy Chocolate Awards: Call for Entries Closes May 31st

2018 Chocolate Awards ICS Registration Deadlines Update 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 SPICY CHOCOLATE Annual "Spicy" Chocolate Salon Competition Registration Deadline: May 31, 2018 Product Submission Deadline: June 8, 2018 : REGISTER HERE : DETAILS HERE: This competition is for chocolates with a bit of heat, from spices such as curry, cayenne, jalapeno, and more. See 2017 Winners  ...
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2018 Chocolate Award Registration Deadlines Update

2018 Chocolate Award Registration Deadlines Update

2018 Chocolate Awards ICS Registration Deadlines Update White Chocolate close March 16 | Toffee April 20 | May 31 for Bars, Spicy, Vegan Chocolates | June 15 for Caramels CELEBRATE YOUR CREATIONS BE THE BEST, GO FOR THE GOLD REACH NEW CLIENTS & FOOD & MEDIA AWARDS REGISTRATION TIMELINES - Caramels (Registration closes June 15) - Chocolate Bars (Registration closes May 31) - Toffee (Registration closes April 20) - White Chocolate (Registration closes March 16) - Bridal Chocolate (Dates TBA) - Truffle Artistry (Registration closes October 31) - Hot Cocoa and Drinking Chocolate (Results announced here) - Chocolate Valentine Awards (Results announced here) - Spicy Chocolate Registration closes May 31) - Vegan Chocolate (Registration closes May 31) - Asian Flavors (New, TBA) To ENTER OR LEARN MORE, go to the Awards Registration page ...
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Awards for Best Chocolates for Valentine’s Day

Awards for Best Chocolates for Valentine’s Day

VALENTINE'S CHOCOLATE AWARDS Valentine's Day, also called Saint Valentine's Day or the Feast of Saint Valentine, is a day known internationally as one in which those in romantic relationships, or potential romantic relationships, celebrate together with gifts, meals, and other amorous activities. Sometimes you can go low key with a text or email, or a bit higher with a lovely card. But to do it right you have to make an effort, and chocolate is universally known as a significant and much appreciated one. The International Chocolate Salon has selected and award 4 of the Best Chocolates for Valentine's Day. 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. #1 BELLA SOPHIA CHOCOLATES (GOLD) This creation by Bella Sophia Chocolates has a lovely Dark Chocolate Shell layered with Burnt...
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Merchandise for Award Winning Chocolatiers Launched

Merchandise for Award Winning Chocolatiers Launched

The International Chocolate Salon is pleased to announce that logo'd merchandise is now available for award winning chocolatiers and confetioners. This includes long sleeve and short sleeve t-shirts, hats, and tote bags telling the world of their ICS award achievements. Visit the Merch Shop here.  ...
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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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Finalists for Caramel Awards Announced for 2017

Finalists for Caramel Awards Announced for 2017

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...
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Chocolate Salon events in Seattle and Los Angeles Announced

Chocolate Salon events in Seattle and Los Angeles Announced

Chocolate lovers, get ready for a world of premium chocolate! The Original and Premier Artisan Chocolate Shows in Los Angeles and Seattle return in 2017! The Seattle Chocolate Salon takes place this July at the 9th Annual SEATTLE CHOCOLATE SALON, on July 23rd at The Arctic Club in downtown Seattle. Returning for an 9th year, the Seattle CHOCOLATE SALON participants includes chocolatiers, confectioners, and other culinary artisans. www.SeattleChocolateSalon.com TasteTV and the International Chocolate Salon are also pleased to announce the October 1st return of the Original Artisan and Premium Chocolate event in Southern California, the 11th Annual LOS ANGELES CHOCOLATE SALON. www.LAChocolateSalon.com https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wG9fyzGj974&feature=youtu.be Visit the Salon at www.LAChocolateSalon.com...
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