Best Vegan Chocolates of the Year Announced

Best Vegan Chocolates of the Year Announced

We are proud to present the results of the 2018 VEGAN CHOCOLATE AWARDS Competition. The International Chocolate Salon Awards for the 2018 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 Ex Voto Chocolates and Confections Vegan Passion Fruit in 61% Dark Chocolate Hand Painted Bonbon SILVER CocoTutti Chocolates Pink Peppercorn, Dried Cherry, Cashew Chocolate Bark Delysia Chocolatier Wheatgrass chocolate truffles: dark chocolate infused with wheatgrass, chia and sunflower seeds, then studded with dried apples BRONZE Chocolate Calling Chocolate Crunch Bar Chocolate Calling Peanut Butter Cups Best...
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Winners announced for Best Spicy Chocolates

Winners announced for Best Spicy Chocolates

We are proud to present the results of the 2018 SPICY CHOCOLATE AWARDS Competition. The International Chocolate Salon Awards for the 2018 SPICY 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 Charlotte Truffles Mango con habanero CocoTutti Chocolates Ginger Caramel with Thai Chili Peanuts Delysia Chocolatier Spicy avocado chocolate truffle SILVER Bella Sophia Chocolates Gianduja Ghost Bites Bella Sophia Chocolates Chipotle Smoked Honey Pecan Chip in a Bottle Biryani Chocolate Chip in a Bottle Coconut Caramel Sambal chocoMe chocoMe Entree F116 Dark Chocolate with...
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Upcoming Chocolate Event: Los Angeles Chocolate Salon 2018

Upcoming Chocolate Event: Los Angeles Chocolate Salon 2018

TasteTV and the International Chocolate Salon are pleased to announce the October 7, 2018 return of the Original Artisan and Premium Chocolate event in Southern California, the 12th Annual LOS ANGELES CHOCOLATE SALON www.LAChocolateSalon.com Visit the Salon at www.LAChocolateSalon.com http://www.youtube.com/embed/wG9fyzGj974...
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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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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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Int’l CHOCOLATE SALON adds 2 New CHOCOLATE AWARD Categories for 2017

Int’l CHOCOLATE SALON adds 2 New CHOCOLATE AWARD Categories for 2017

TasteTV and the International Chocolate Salon are pleased to announce that based on chocolatier requests, as well as trends in the artisan chocolate world, two new award competition categories* have been added for 2017. These new categories are for chocolates and confections in the following: BEST SPICY CHOCOLATE * (flavored by hot or picant spices or ingredients) BEST VEGAN CHOCOLATE * (including no animal products or by products) In addition, Registration is now open for the annual award competitions in these categories: BEST CARAMEL AWARDS SALON CHOCOLATE BAR AWARDS BRIDAL CHOCOLATE AWARD TOP TOFFEE AWARDS BEST WHITE CHOCOLATE AWARDS Juried "Best of Salon" Awards Competitions for the top artisan, gourmet and premium chocolates & confections in the listed categories. Judged by regional and national panels of food and media experts. Chocolatier attendance is NOT required to participate in these Juried product-submission only Awards Competitions. FOR MORE INFORMATION...
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Chocolate & Wine Cruise on the Bay 3rd Edition

Chocolate & Wine Cruise on the Bay 3rd Edition

Join us for The Thirdy Edition of the Chocolate & Wine Cruise Because it was great fun both times, a grand adventure, and sold out, we will be going on a third Chocolate & Wine Cruise on the Bay on February 11th. 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 130 attendees. RESERVE YOUR SPACE AND TICKETS HERE   The 1st Edition winery was Social Impact and the chocolatiers included: Rainy Day Chocolate, Heavenly taste toffee, flying noir, Kindred Cooks, Starchild Chocolate, and R & J Toffees. VIDEO FROM THE FIRST...
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