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San Francisco Chocolate Salon releases new collection of Limited Edition NFT’s

TasteTV and the International Chocolate Salon release the first collection of NFT’s for the upcoming chocolate festival in San Francisco on April 2nd.

The San Francisco Chocolate Salon NFTs include custom artistic renditions of its 14th anniversary poster. There are 10 custom versions, each limited to 7 editions each. Each collectible San Francisco Chocolate Salon NFT has utility, surprise exclusive perks and membership benefits, and is a fully tradeable NFT.

NFTs (non fungible tokens) are linked to the world of blockchain and cryptocurrencies, and have grown in popularity in the art world over the last few years, with some pieces of digital art being collected as NFTs and reaching valuations of tens of thousands to millions of dollars. The use of NFTs has now expanded into films, music, and even live events such as Coachella, as well as exclusive restaurant and club memberships.

For the San Francisco Chocolate Salon NFTs collection there will only be 7 total tokens of each version minted, and 70 in the entire collection. Only 50 NFTs will be available for purchase and collecting. SF NFT’s can initially only be purchased through the SF Chocolate Salon website ticketing area, www.SFChocolateSalon.com

To view the collection, visit:

https://opensea.io/collection/sfchocolatesalon1

San Francisco Chocolate Salon Returns on April 2nd as the Premiere West Coast Artisan Chocolate Festival

The 14th Annual San Francisco International Chocolate Salon takes place this Spring on April 2, 2022. The Chocolate Salon has long been known as the original artisan chocolate festival on the West Coast.

Chocolate aficionados, fanatics, lovers and addicts can taste & experience a wide range of artisan, gourmet & premium chocolate in one of the world’s most famous culinary metropolitan areas.

Chocolate Salon participants include chocolatiers, confectioners, and other culinary artisans, such as Amano Artisan Chocolate, Z. Cioccolato, LetterPress Chocolate, Michael’s Chocolates, Formosa Chocolates, Goufrais, Siamaya Chocolate, CocoTutti Chocolates, Fookie, R & J Toffees, Brigadeiro Sprinkles, The Good Chocolate, p.o.p. candy co., flying noir, the Wishing Well Workshop, Fabula Tea, and more.

For more information or tickets, visit www.SFChocolateSalon.com or HERE.

The San Francisco Chocolate Salon, Los Angeles Chocolate Salon, Sacramento Chocolate Salon, Seattle Chocolate Salon and International Chocolate Salon are produced by TasteTV, which originally created the first Chocolate Salon event in San Francisco in 2007, inspired by its cultural cookbook on chocolate, entitled “French Chocolate.” French Chocolate is available on Amazon.com and on www.FrenchChocolateCookbook.com.

Local and State COVID Guidelines apply.

20 of the Best Chocolate Advent Calendar Gifts on Instagram

Advent may not be something everyone celebrates, but everyone can enjoy a tasty chocolate advent calendar. Not only do they keep track of the month of December fairly accurately, they also contain fantastically delicious chocolate treats, and a way to bond with family and friends. Below are some of the most exciting and creative that we’ve found on Instagram, and which (if they’re still in stock) make great gifts.






















The Best: This Month’s Top Chocolate Photos on Instagram

TasteTV editors love to find great food & drink, and of course love great photos. Instagram not only feeds our passion, it fuels the tastes of millions!

With the help of the International Chocolate Salon, here are some our picks for This Month’ Best Chocolate Photos on Instagram.

 

 

 

 

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

 

Virtual CHOCOLATE SALON Panel: In Conversation with Bean to Bar Chocolatiers

TasteTV & the International Chocolate Salon in conversation with award-winning Bean to Bar Chocolatiers about their creative inspirations & business challenges, including tips for great chocolate, flavor profiles, travels, and tips for success. Discover and support these great artisans!

Featuring Amano Artisan Chocolate, Indi Chocolate, The Good Chocolate, and moderator Barbie Van Horn of Finding Fine Chocolate.

WATCH THE VIDEO FROM THE PANEL