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2020 Chocolate Salon Ambassadors Honored for their Support of Artisan Chocolate

In honor of their support for and contribution to artisan chocolate during the Summer 2020 Virtual Chocolate Salon Panels, TasteTV and the International Chocolate SalonInternational Chocolate Salon has designated each of the panelists and moderators who participated as:

HONORARY CHOCOLATE SALON AMBASSADORS

We congratulate and thank each of them!

  • Amy Sherman food writer
  • Art Pollard of Amano Artisan Chocolate
  • Barbie Van Horn of Finding Fine Chocolate
  • Ben Glass of The Good Chocolate
  • Charly Kayle radio host and food writer
  • Cindy Wong Chen of China Live
  • David Gambill of Sonoma Chocolatiers
  • Elisia Otavi of Raphio Chocolate
  • Elyce Zahn of CocoTutti
  • Erin Andrews of Indi Chocolate
  • Joey Garcia author
  • Julie House of Panache Chocolatier
  • Karen Urbanek of Flying Noir
  • Kimberly Yang of Formosa Chocolates
  • Margaret King of Magnolia Chocolatier
  • Michael Benner of Michael’s Chocolates
  • Michael Poole of Hot Chocolat
  • Phillip Ashley Rix of Phillip Ashley Chocolates
  • Robert Bowden of Vivere Chocolates
  • Seth Bain of the Confectionist
  • Syovata Edari of CocoVaa Chocolatier
  • Tonet Tibay of Marti Chocolatt
  • Wendy Lieu of Socola Chocolatier

 

The Best Chocolate Gifts Collections for Valentines

There is a lot of great chocolate to chose from for romantic times such as Valentine’s Day.  It’s a lot easier to chose when you select from three that are top award winners

Panache Chocolatier “With Love” Valentine’s Day Truffle Collection

GOLD MEDAL

Judges Summary:

Panache wins the gold with their incredible with Love Box, which not only comes with a wood veneer box and ribbon, but also with a custom pamphlet that describes the providence and history of each of the chocolates. These chocolates include ruby passion from Brazil, pistachio rose from Spain, raspberry noir from France, and spiced vanilla being from Madagascar. Of course the spherical design of these chocolates is very truffle-like, and they are each topped with a unique design, whether that is gold leaf, spices, or chocolate drizzle and cocoa powder. What is truly phenomenal about this collection is that the box extends outwards into three tiers, one of which contains the pamphlet, and the other two of which contain nine chocolates each, for a total of 18 chocolates. This gift is one that you want to be there forwhen it is opened, and once opened, you want to put it on display. Or at least, post a lot of photographs on Instagram.

From the chocolatier –

“Hand crafted, artisan truffles highlighting flavors from around the world.
Focus is on bringing flavors identified with regions and creating with a twist of uniqueness.
All created “With Love” by PanacheChocolatier”

chocolatekc.com


Craft-Chocolate Sweetheart

 

SILVER MEDAL

Judges Summary:

The Craft-Chocolate hazelnut and milk chocolate Irish cream is delicious and beautifully presented. The box design is simple yet elegant, and we love how the ribbon criss-crosses the heart in contrast with the arrangement of subtle pastel dots. The inside of the box is composed of two layers — two rows of chocolates — that are shaped like hearts and flowers. These caramels are a delicious luxury. The judges also loved the size of the packaging, which can be easily held in one hand but is substantial enough to be considered as a thoughtful splurge and gift.

From the chocolatier – 

“This Valentine gift gives heart shaped sweet chocolate to the one you hold sweet in your heart.”

https://www.craft-chocolate.com


Bella Sophia Chocolates Valentine’s Day Mix Box

 

BRONZE MEDAL

Judges Summary:

Bella Sophia‘s Valentine’s Day packaging is a gift within a gift. The outside artist paper is carefully folded and wrapped, while the box underneath features Bella Sophia’s trademark quilted box design. Inside of the box is delicate gold wrapping paper, which gives a sense of elegance and luxury. The gold is also reflected in some of the gold leaf that adorns various chocolates within. This box contains a variety of 16 chocolates, enough for the giver and the recipient to share together. They demonstrate a range of molding styles and chocolate techniques, as well as flavors, and colors. There is no chance of getting bored with this collection.

From the chocolatier – 

“Our mix box for Valentines day has a flavor for every chocolate lover in this box, with some hand painted bonbons, dark, milk, white, truffle, gianduja, nutted and pale d’or and hand dipped ganache.”

www.bellasophiachocolates.com


The Best Vegan Chocolates to Satisfy your Needs for Great Taste and Wellness

Vegan foods are taking the World by storm, and for good reason. They taste a lot better than they used to, and there are a lot more of them now than ever before. This is definitely true for vegan chocolate.

Warm Up! Awards for Best Hot Chocolate & Cocoa Announced

With the weather as cold as it is sometimes in the Northern Hemisphere, it’s good to know that there is award winning hot chocolate out there to soothe and please your mind and body.

See this year’s Winner rankings and ratings for some of the Best Hot Cocoa and Drinking Chocolate Awards! (www.hotchocolateawards.com)

TasteTV and the International Chocolate Salon have selected some of the top hot chocolates from around the World. If you are looking for some of the best, take a look at these and the results from our tasting panel’s luscious experience.

They include:

  • Chuao Chocolatier Spicy Maya
  • DAGOBA Organic Chocolate Xocolatl Drinking Chocolate with Chilies and Cinnamon
  • Quintessential Chocolates Co., Inc. “Chocolat’s Elixer”
  • Co Couture 60% classic organic hot chocolate mix
  • CACOCO, Inc. Fire Walker
  • Co Couture 70% classic organic hot chocolate mix
  • CACOCO, Inc. Midnight Mystic
  • Éclat Chocolate Hot Chocolate Reims
  • Amano Artisan Chocolate
  • CACOCO, Inc. The Original
  • Maribel Sweets Inc aztec 65% hot chocolate
  • Ticket Chocolate Raspberry Hot Chocolate on a Stick

 

To see more about the Hot Chocolate Awards, as well as rankings in categories such as Taste, Texture, and Ingredient Combinations, go to www.HotChocolateAwards.com or here: http://www.internationalchocolatesalon.com/4th-annual-hot-chocolate-award-winners/

North America’s Best Chocolate Truffles

TasteTV in the International Chocolate Salon have selected some of the top chocolate truffles, and the artistry behind them, in North America. These truffles come from the East Coast, the West Coast, the middle planes, and even Canada.

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