4 TasteTV Books about CHOCOLATE!

We’re a busy lot here at TasteTV, as part of our group is TCB-Cafe Publishing. Plus, because we all love chocolate, you know we’ve got some great chocolate tomes for you to peruse and enjoy! Here are four of them.

THE CHOCOLATIER’S PRIMER

 

TasteTV, the International Chocolate Salon and TCB Cafe Publishing and Media are pleased to announce the publication of the newest book,

THE CHOCOLATIER’S PRIMER

This new book contains experiences, tips, advice from those who have already done it.  A must-have for any aspiring or current chocolatier and chocolate maker.

FIND IT ON AMAZON: https://amzn.to/2jEAx32

Are you interested in chocolate and confections as a small business? There are many how-to books on starting an enterprise, but often the best advice comes directly from those with actual experience. Thus came the idea for this book; this “primer.” Why not ask chocolatiers firsthand what they have experienced and what they recommend? With this concept in mind, we composed a set of key questions and asked them to interesting artisans from around the world with experience in both the business and creative sides of chocolate. Their answers on creativity, product, branding and business are very frank and often personal, and written in a journal or diary style. The information in the resulting primer is worth its weight in gold.

 

FEATURING

  • Aelan Chocolate Makers
  • Amella Caramels
  • Bella Sophia Chocolates
  • Cōchu Chocolatier
  • David Bacco Chocolatier
  • Dean’sSweets
  • Delysia Chocolatier
  • Endorfin Foods
  • Fera’wyn’s Artisan Chocolates
  • Finding Fine Chocolate
  • Flying Noir
  • Forte Chocolates
  • La Châtelaine Chocolat Co.
  • Michael’s Chocolates
  • Mignon Chocolate
  • Mink Chocolates
  • SELEUSS Chocolates
  • Solkiki Chocolatemaker
  • The Oakland Chocolate Company
  • Waialua Estate Chocolate

 

FRENCH CHOCOLATE

French CHOCOLATE:
Recipes, Language & Directions to Francais au
Chocolat
New 4th Edition

Recipes, Language & Directions to Français au Chocolat Fourth Edition, Over 200 hundred photographs Travel around the world on a French-flavored Chocolate Trip with great chocolate recipes from the world’s top chefs and chocolatiers!

 

FRENCH CHOCOLATE introduces you to an entirely new language of taste. Enjoy the best of both worlds with the 4th Edition of this bestselling Chocolate Lover’s Guide to French. French CHOCOLATE takes you on a culinary exploration of the intimate relationship between international French culture and global chocolate cuisine.

With Foreword by Bernard Poussin of historic royal Parisian chocolatier Debauve & Gallais, and topics ranging from songs by Trenet, stories by Proust, and fashion by Rykiel, to recipes from exotic locales such as Paris, San Francisco, New Orleans, London, Chicago, Australia, and New York, FRENCH Chocolate excites your appetite and your imagination.

Features over 50 mouth-watering chocolate dishes from top chefs, chocolatiers, celebrities and chocolate lovers.

FIND IT ON AMAZON HERE

 

THE OFFICIAL CHOCOLATE JOURNAL

THE OFFICIAL CHOCOLATE JOURNAL. Use for tastings, recipes, travels, shops, chocolate salons.

Now available, you’ll be able to keep track of your chocolate tastings, your favorite chocolates, your favorite shops and even recipes with THE OFFICIAL CHOCOLATE JOURNAL (2nd Edition).

Over 140 pages for you to fill.

Find it on Amazon: https://amzn.to/2TZLokL

 

THE CHOCOLATE GUIDE: North America

The Chocolate Guide:
North American
2nd Edition eBook
for Kindle, Nook, iPads, iPhones

A photo-filled guide to over 80 of North America’s most interesting, innovative and delicious chocolatiers, chocolate makers, and confectioners. Includes profiles, specialities, descriptions, and more for the chocolate connoisseur, or for someone who is just discovering unique and tasty chocolate.

Ideal for chocoholics who travel regionally or locally, or just from an armchair, this book is the ultimate North American tour, featuring spots from mom-and-pop stores to upscale chocolateries. Abundant photos, informative profiles of chocolatiers and shops, and tips on local chocolate information make this an exciting book on North American chocolate. The Chocolate Guide is essential reading for anyone looking for a new chocolate experience: this includes chocolate lovers (of course) but also food writers, journalists, and gift-givers looking for unique presents for their favorite cacao connoisseur. Beautifully designed and illustrated in ebook format.

FIND IT ON AMAZON Here.

RECIPE: Make Them “Blush” with Martinelli’s Blush 75 Mocktail

As many people spend more time at home, there are plenty of creative ways to make sure the persons in your life feel appreciated and extra loved every day, even if you can’t celebrate in person.

Bring a smile to their faces by sending a recipe package that includes a card, fresh flowers and all the fixings for Martinelli’s Blush 75 Mocktail.

Martinelli’s Sparkling Blush is made from U.S.-grown fresh apples with a hint of raspberry juice, and has a festive pink tint.

Try this tasty mocktail recipe from blogger Meghan Yager at Cake N Knife that uses ingredients that may already be in your house or can easily be found at the local store (or online).

Serves 4

Ingredients

  • 16 oz Martinelli’s Sparkling Blush
  • 3 oz fresh lemon juice
  • 1 oz simple syrup
  • Fresh lemon rind, for garnish

Instructions

Build each mocktail in a champagne flute or any other pretty glass. Start by adding ¾ oz fresh lemon juice and ¼ oz simple syrup to each glass. Stir to combine.

Top each with 4 oz Martinelli’s Sparkling Blush. Garnish with lemon rind and serve.

For more delicious recipes visit the Martinelli’s website.

About S. Martinelli & Company

Family-owned and operated, S. Martinelli & Company has been producing Gold Medal premium quality sparkling cider and apple juice for over 150 years in Watsonville, Calif. Martinelli’s products are 100% juice, made from U.S. grown fresh apples and contain no added sweeteners or chemical preservatives. Its apple-shaped glass and champagne style bottles are iconic hallmarks of the brand. The company is led by fourth generation family member and Chairman, John Martinelli.

For more information visit martinellis.com.

4 TASTY PICKS: What & Where TasteTV Editors have Eaten Recently

TasteTV editors love to find great food & drink. They search around the world for places and creators to recommend.

Here are 4 tasty picks from San Francisco (most deliver food too):

Online Food Videos: China Live SF web series does Potstickers

The internet has become a source of both entertainment and learning for those who are on lockdown at home. San Francisco-based China Live has created a streaming cooking series on making some tasty items from their menu.

Their new Web Series “China Live @Home” expands their mission to demystify Chinese ingredients and recipes while educating guests on the rich history and influence.

China Live is an interactive culinary and cultural destination in the heart of San Francisco’s Chinatown, offering an in-depth exploration of Greater Chinese gastronomy.

If it makes you hungry and you live in the SF Bay Area, they deliver or have pick ups.

www.ChinaLiveSF.com/Delivery

USA Rice President & CEO Addresses Domestic Rice Supply

Rumors and false facts abound regarding the availability of food and resources. Especially regarding essential foods, such as rice, beans, and even chicken.

Social media platforms are full of pictures of empty store shelves, fueling rumors of shortages, and potentially fueling additional panic and hoarding.

With this in mind, USA Rice President & CEO Betsy Ward issued the following statement:

“U.S. consumers need not be concerned about a shortage of U.S.-grown rice. There is no shortage. Rice is a nutritious and inexpensive staple that when kept under the right conditions can last almost indefinitely, so it makes sense consumers would want an ample supply on hand during this crisis.

“If you see depleted rice shelves in your local grocery store, it is not a supply problem, it is a signifier of changing logistics in the retail market. For a few years now, stores that used to keep one month or more of products on hand have largely shifted to a ‘just-in-time’ model to improve their efficiency. When there is a surge in consumer interest for a particular product, supplies on hand may be depleted, but will be quickly replenished. This is the case for U.S.-grown rice.

“Not only are shipments of sustainably-grown U.S. rice on the way to stores now, but this is also the time of year when our thousands of family farmers are out in the fields or preparing to be, planting the next crop to ensure our supply of delicious, safe rice never runs out.”

Tasty Food & Drink Sampled at the TASTE AWARDS Red Carpet in Beverly Hills

TASTING THE BEST

VIP Guests had great wine, sparkling cider, and other gourmet items to sample at the TASTE AWARDS Red Carpet reception in Beverly Hills.

Gowan’s Heirloom Cider

The red carpet reception included sparkling cider from Gowan’s Heirloom Cider and R&B Cellars 2012 “Lyric of the Vine” Napa Valley Reserve Cabernet

Tastings were served by ChocoMe chocolates and Prosciutto di Carpegna, who served freshly carved prosciutto at a tasting station during the reception portion of the TASTE AWARDS event in Beverly Hills.


Prosciutto di Carpegna

Prosciutto di Carpegna carving station

ChocoMe

In addition, guests were able to snack on healthy gourmet selections from Regenie’s Natural Snacks, Snackin Free, and Saffron Road

Regenie’s All Natural Snacks, Snackin Free, and Saffron Road Chickpea Snacks

Regenie’s All Natural Snacks