The Best Caramels of 2019 Announced

The Best Caramels of 2019 Announced

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

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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Best Vegan Chocolates of 2019

Best Vegan Chocolates of 2019

We are proud to present the results of the 2019 VEGAN CHOCOLATE AWARDS Competition. The International Chocolate Salon Awards for the 2019 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 Hu Kitchen Cashew Butter + Pure Vanilla Bean Dark Chocolate SILVER Cocoa Republic Cocoa Republic Vegan Malted Milk Delysia Chocolatier Almond butter coffee coconut chocolate bark Hu Kitchen Cashew Butter & Raspberry Jelly Dark Chocolate Hu Kitchen Orange Dream Vanilla Cashew Butter Dark Chocolate BRONZE flying noir the v'aria collection Honduras Chocolate Company 80% Cacao Dark Chocolate Bar Mojo Bakes! SF Vegan Black...
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2019 Winners Announced for Best Spicy Chocolates

2019 Winners Announced for Best Spicy Chocolates

We are proud to present the results of the 2019 SPICY CHOCOLATE AWARDS Competition. The International Chocolate Salon Awards for the 2019 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 Delysia Chocolatier Spicy sampler box SILVER Chocolats Passion Lime Habanero Chocolate CocoTutti Chocolates La Kama Moroccan Spice and Lime Holm Made Toffee Co. Oregon Hazelnut Toffee - Spicy Red Pepper Hot Tempered Chocolates The caffeinated chile bomb Panache Chocolatier Spiked Pepper Truffle St. Croix Chocolate Co. Thai Taste The Chocolate Fetish Chili Cocoa Nib The Chocolate Fetish Dragon's Sigh BRONZE Banyan Tree Chocolate Spicy Sunset echo...
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May Registration Deadlines for 2019 Bar, Caramel, Vegan and Spicy Chocolate Awards

May Registration Deadlines for 2019 Bar, Caramel, Vegan and Spicy Chocolate Awards

The International Chocolate Salon is pleased to announce that Entry Registration is now open for 2019 Best Chocolate Bars, Caramels, Vegan Chocolate, and Spicy Chocolate. Registration deadlines are: TOP CHOCOLATE BAR Annual Chocolate Bar Chocolate Salon Competition Registration Deadline: May 31, 2019 Product Submission Deadline: June 7, 2019 : REGISTER HERE TOP CARAMELS Annual Caramel Chocolate Salon Competition Registration Deadline: June 17, 2019 Product Submission Deadline: June 21, 2019 : REGISTER HERE BEST VEGAN CHOCOLATE Annual Vegan Chocolate Salon Competition Registration Deadline: May 31, 2019 Product Submission Deadline: June 7, 2019 : REGISTER HERE : DETAILS HERE: This competition is for chocolates that are 100% Vegan, with no animal products or by products included. BEST SPICY CHOCOLATE Annual "Spicy" Chocolate Salon Competition Registration Deadline: May 31, 2019 Product Submission Deadline: June 7, 2019 : REGISTER HERE : DETAILS HERE: This competition is for chocolates with a bit of heat, from spices such as curry, cayenne, jalapeno, and more. To see the full schedule of registration deadlines and product submission deadlines, visit the awards competition page here. REACH NEW MARKETS, NEW PEOPLE, NEW CLIENTS & NEW PARTNERS; LAUNCH NEW PRODUCTS AND MEET NEW PRESS...
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Top Chocolate Bars of 2018 Released

Top Chocolate Bars of 2018 Released

We are proud to present the results of the 2018 CHOCOLATE BAR AWARDS Competition. The International Chocolate Salon Awards for the 2018 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 DAGOBA Organic Chocolate 37% CACAO GINGER LIME MILK CHOCOLATE BAR SILVER Chocolate Visions Sweet Alchemy Lemon/Almond Bar BRONZE Delysia Chocolatier Tropical chocolate bark: dark chocolate blended with almonds, tropical fruit, citrus zest, spices, and hibiscus leaves Ticket Chocolate Cranberry Pecan Chocolate Bark with Sea Salt Best Taste GOLD Chocolate Visions Sweet Alchemy Lemon/Almond Bar SILVER The Oakland Chocolate...
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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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2017 Chocolate AWARDS Call for Entries

2017 Chocolate AWARDS Call for Entries

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 in May (June for Caramels) Details and to Register here...
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