NYTimes: Tasting Responsible Chocolate


Another great one from the New York Times. In this instance they do a taste test of all the fair-trade/organic type chocolates they can gather, and give them to a local chef for his thoughts. As you can guess, he hates most of them. 

Reader and chocolatier comments ensue! Hilarity for all (not)

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Awards for the 2nd Annual LOS ANGELES CHOCOLATE SALON

The Awards for the 2nd Annual LOS ANGELES CHOCOLATE SALON have been selected by our team of expert panelists, and can be seen on the Salon website here. Sample awards include

  • Best Dark Chocolate: Amano Artisan Chocolate
  • Best Milk Chocolate: Guittard Chocolate Company
  • Best Truffle: Valerie Confections
  • Most Artistic Designs Christopher Michael Artisan Chocolates
  • New Product Award Marti Chocolatt
  • Chocolate Pioneer Award: Guittard Chocolate

    • The full list of awards can be viewed here. Photos can also be seen Flickr. Many thanks to our talented and prestigious panelists, as well as volunteers and speakers, including MJ Lachica of Downeys, the Original Hawaiian Chocolate Factory, Chef Michael Antonorsi of Chuao Chocolatier, & Authors Carole Bloom and Amy Reiley. We also want to thank Edible Los Angeles.

    Says the Los Angeles Times: “Anyone who attended Sunday’s second annual Los Angeles Chocolate Salon certainly got her chocolate fix. Chocolatiers and chocolate makers handed out samples of chocolate-covered toffee, truffles, chocolate bars, even mocha espressos…..”

    Also, here’s an article by the Wandering Chopsticks blog, with videos & photos.


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    LA Buzzing about the 2nd Annual Los Angeles Luxury CHOCOLATE SALON on October 5th


    VARIETY MAGAZINE describes the premium chocolates at the upcoming Los Angeles Luxury Chocolate Salon as:
    “Fancy, Legal Speedballs” (read more)

    TasteTV is happy to say that this is not the only buzz being generated from the 2nd Annual Los Angeles Luxury CHOCOLATE SALON. Chocolate aficionados, fanatics, lovers and addicts can taste & experience the finest in artisan, gourmet & premium chocolate in one of the world’s great culinary metropolitan areas.

    According to LA Splash magazine about the 2007 LA Chocolate Salon, “ If you’re a chocolate lover, you would have been in chocolate heaven at the First Annual Los Angeles Luxury Chocolate Salon…this decadent and delightful event.“

    Fine chocolate is an affordable luxury, and to many people it’s even more. In a recent interview for Britain’s Glamour magazine, “Desperate Housewives “star Teri Hatcher stated that one of the great Keys to Happiness is chocolate.

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    LA Buzzing about the 2nd Annual Los Angeles Luxury CHOCOLATE SALON on October 5th


    VARIETY MAGAZINE describes the premium chocolates at the upcoming Los Angeles Luxury Chocolate Salon as:
    “Fancy, Legal Speedballs” (read more)

    TasteTV is happy to say that this is not the only buzz being generated from the 2nd Annual Los Angeles Luxury CHOCOLATE SALON. Chocolate aficionados, fanatics, lovers and addicts can taste & experience the finest in artisan, gourmet & premium chocolate in one of the world’s great culinary metropolitan areas.

    According to LA Splash magazine about the 2007 LA Chocolate Salon, “ If you’re a chocolate lover, you would have been in chocolate heaven at the First Annual Los Angeles Luxury Chocolate Salon…this decadent and delightful event.“

    Fine chocolate is an affordable luxury, and to many people it’s even more. In a recent interview for Britain’s Glamour magazine, “Desperate Housewives “star Teri Hatcher stated that one of the great Keys to Happiness is chocolate.

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    Chocolate SEIZURE: The Ultimate Wine for Chocolate Lovers


    Chocolate Seizure Wine:
    The TasteTV final public tasting event at Crushpad to create “The Ultimate Wine for Chocolate Lovers,” was a success, and the winning blend was a 2007 Cabernet Sauvignon, which received the vast majority of votes. WIth only 300 bottles available, this will be very special wine to savor with the best dark chocolate. www.ChocolateSeizure.com

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    Chocolate Awards Panelists Announced for Chicago Salon

    Panelists for the upcoming 1st Annual Chicago Luxury Chocolate Salon on September 7th have been announced and feature regional food, wine and event experts.

    Chocolate Award Panelists include Anthony Todd (Chicagoist.com), Erielle Bakkum (Fancy Toast blog), Mandy Burrell Booth (Gapers Block’s Drive Thru blog), Laura Stolpman (Chicagoist.com), Gemma Petrie (Pro Bono Baker blog), Robert Luce (Chicago-Scene.com), Kara Walsh (Metromix.com), Bernard Pacyniak (Candy Industry Magazine), Laura Hansen (Best of the Best Dining in Chicago), Krystal Moench (The Daily Journal), and Gloria Henllan-Jones (Chicago-splash.com).

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