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Chocolate and Wine paired well at the Ghirardelli Chocolate Festival

The 19th Annual Ghirardelli Chocolate Festival took place recently in Ghirardelli Square in San Francisco, and the event did not lack for that key ingredient: chocolate! But it also included other interesting contributions, such as a fantastic assortment of California wines (and even beer).

In addition to the tasting, there were also presentations and activities, Ghirardelli Chocolate Earthquake Ice Cream Eating Contest, Chocolate School- “From Cocoa Bean to Chocolate Bar”, and Chef Demonstrations.

As always, a portion of the event’s proceeds were contributed to the non-profit, Project Open Hand. Project Open Hand, a local organization that provides meals to the homebound critically ill, senior citizens, and those living with HIV/AIDS. Last year, festival proceeds raised more than $90,000 for this cause.

Spicy Vines

Marich Chocolates

Sharona’s Chocolate Shop

Rainforest Cafe

A chocolate message in a bottle? No…in a Govino wine glass

GudFud Stuffed Marshmallows

“Cupcake Wars” winner, Frost Cupcake Factory

Festival Styles at the Ghirardelli Chocolate Festival

What is the perfect style for tasting wine and chocolate at an outdoors event on the West Coast?

Apparently a subtle nod to the summer music concert tours is the appropriate outfit, as we discovered at the Ghirardelli Chocolate Festival, where festival style was the mode of the day.

Sleek and stylish shirts from Torani

Modelo beer paired with Rick Bayless salsa

Photo Series – Land of the Chocolate Giants

Creating compelling images using food is not new, but it is a growing trend in the world of the art.

Profile here are excerpts from TasteTV’s new photo-miniature series, entitled “Land of the Chocolate Giants.” The entire series will be unveiled in Fall 2014 by TCB Cafe Publishing.

The chocolate included in these photos below comes from Forte Chocolates, Gusto Chocolates, Luxx Chocolat, French Broad Chocolates, and Kate Weiser Chocolate.