San Francisco Chocolate Salon Presenters

The premier chocolate show on the West Coast, the 7th Annual San Francisco International CHOCOLATE SALON, has the pleasure of announcing this year’s lineup of chocolate, food and lifestyle gurus speaking at this year’s event on March 24, 2013.

The SF Chocolate Salon is the highlight of SF CHOCOLATE WEEK events, promos and specials at restaurants and shops around the Bay Area.

Salon speaker topics range from Pairing Chocolate and Wine, Where Fine Quality Chocolate comes from, and The Story of Chocolate in France, to Chocolate Scented Orchids and Vanilla Bean Vines, Marcia Gagliardi’s Picks on SF’s Best Chocolate Desserts, and Chocolate and Pilates.

Some of the speakers for this year include:

  • Leslie Sbrocco, TV Host, Author, KQED “Check Please” and Thirsty Girl TV
  • Marcia Gagliardi, Author, Writer, Tablehopper.com, KGO Radio, “The Tablehopper’s Guide to Dining and Drinking in SF”
  • Art Pollard, Award Winning Master Chocolatier, Amano Artisan Chocolate
  • Stephen Durfee, Author, CEPC, Culinary Institute of America, “World Chocolate Masters”, TLC, Bocuse d’Or

OTHER SPEAKERS:

  • Kathy Wiley, Poco Dolce
  • Gary Guittard, Guittard Chocolate Company
  • Mary Loomas, Saratoga Chocolates – Chocolate Recipe Demo
  • Heinz Rimann, The TeaRoom Chocolate – Chocolate Mousse Demo
  • Bruce Rogers – “Chocolate Scented Orchids and Vanilla Bean Vines”
  • Professor Suzanne C. Toczyski, Sonoma State Univ. – “The Story of Chocolate in France”
  • Amy Sherman, CookingwithAmy.com
  • Chocolate & Pilates demonstration, by Mercury Fitness
  • Elyce Zahn CocoTutti Chocolates – “Essences and Aromas for Chocolate Lovers”

All presentations, talks and seminars will take place at the Fort Mason Center, Festival Pavilion. Tickets are available at www.SFChocolateSalon.com.



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San Francisco Chocolate Salon, 7th Annual

The 7th Annual San Francisco International Chocolate Salon is on March 24th, and the current lineup includes over 40 master chocolatiers, confectioners, wineries and other culinary artisans such as:

Amano Artisan Chocolates, CocoTutti, Taza Chocolate, Butterfly Brittle, Emporio Rulli, Marco Paolo Chocolates, Jade Chocolates, Socola Chocolatier, Clarine’s Florentines, Artisan Confections, Casa De Chocolates, Smitten Artisan Truffles, Nosh This, Arrowhead Chocolates, Sixth Course Artisan Confections, William Dean Chocolates, Kallari Organic Dark Chocolate from Ecuador, Rachel Dunn Chocolates, the TeaRoom chocolates, Earthbody, Farm Fresh To You, SpringLoaf Catering & Event Planning, the Winery SF, Quady Winery, Jerk’NPickle artisan beef jerky, Vibrant Rioja wines from Spain, and more.

For more information: www.SFChocolateSalon.com


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Marou Chocolate from Vietnam



New from Vietnam, we’ve found the beautifully packaged chocolate bars from Marou Chocolate.

Yes, Vietnam has chocolate!

The firm was founded by a couple of French men who, obviously, love good chocolate. The taste of course is delicious, and the terroir is noticeable.

These early editions were photographed at the Chocolate Covered boutique. 

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Littlejohn’s Candies – Thrillist Video

A video by Thrillist.com about Littlejohn’s Candies, which makes English Style toffee




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Best Chocolatiers and Confectioners in America Awards Announced

The International Chocolate Salon Awards for Best Chocolatiers and Confectioners in America announced!

TasteTV and the International Chocolate Salon are pleased to announce the names of the 2013 Best Chocolatiers and Confectioners in America Award winners, which are now available on the awards site. The names of the 6-Star Award Winners, 5-Star Award Winners, and 4-Star Award Winners are listed

The 6-Star Award Winners are Amano Artisan Chocolate, CocoTutti, Forte Chocolates, La Chatelaine Chocolat Co., Marti Chocolatt, and Sixth Course Artisan Confections.

The 5-Star Award Winners are AMELLA, Chocolot, Chuao Chocolatier, DEUVO Gourmet Sweets, Droga Confections, Feve Artisan Chocolatier, Marco Paolo Chocolates, Mignon Chocolate, Socola Chocolatier, The TeaRoom Chocolate Co., Toffee Talk, and William Dean Chocolates.

The 4-Star Award Winners can be seen listed on the site

http://www.internationalchocolatesalon.com/




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Wines of Chile tasting – the hams

Yes, wine was the focus of the recent Wines of Chile tasting tour, but let’s not forget the well selected accoutrements… like the Spanish-themed charcuterie