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>NY Chocolate Show: Chocolat Michel Cluizel
Now this chocolate master is a master. Take a close look at the sardines in the picture. The can is half opened but you can clearly make out the fish (eyes and all)… problem is it is not fish, it is chocolate. These are almost perfect. The “mushroom cap” chocolates are also artistic […]
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>NY Chocolate Show: Payard
Payard is one of the Biggies. A third generation French pastry chef and chocolatier, Francois is one of the world’s best. Stores all over the world, I was at the Las Vegas location at Caesar’s Palace last month. His food is well worth the trip if you are remotely close. Look at the size of […]
Continue Reading>NY Chocolate Show: Rogue Confections
>Rogue Confections was a very unique entrant at the show. Handmade chocolates inspired by vintage patterns from wallpaper and postcards. The Belgian chocolate base, that the pictures adorn, is excellent. Chocolate disks, postcards and cupcakes, they can put these unique patterns on almost anything. I was told a big order was made by a Dallas retail […]
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>NY Chocolate Shop: Pralus
Francois Pralus is a rare commodity in the chocolate business. He one of the last artisans to produce his chocolate from beans, grown on his own plantation, to bar. His other creations are fantastic. I took home his “Creme De Noisette”. This is a very smooth spread akin to Nutella but obviously a much more […]
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>NY Chocolate Show: Fika Choklad
Hakan Martensson is a terrific Chocolate Maker. He learned his craft in Sweden and was on the national culinary team at the age of 21.Hakan is also a fantastic sculptor. Hakan even won a gold medal in the 2008 Culinary Olympics. If his artistic medium was wood or bronze, Hakan probably would have pieces in […]
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>NY Chocolate Show: Sendall Chocolates- Toffee Taboo
Bob Sendall is a terrific event producer and chef. So many people asked for his sinfully terrific Toffee, he felt compelled to make a side business developing and selling it. Introducing “Toffee Taboo”. One fantastic flavor, different sizes. Enjoy!
Continue Reading>NY Chocolate Show: William Dean Chocolates- Tampa Florida
At the show this year I gave myself enough time to walk around and spend time meeting many true innovators in the chocolate field. Bill Brown, Founder and Chief Chocolate Officer of William Dean Chocolates, is certainly one of them. The design of his fantastic chocolates rates among the best, as does the terrific taste […]
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>NY Chocolate Show: No Chewing Allowed
Everyone knows savoring chocolate involves no chewing. Put a truffle in your mouth and let your body temperature melt it. Since 1934, this company has been making truffles and telling everyone- “No Chewing Allowed”. Despite the “cute” name, these are really good truffles and they do melt in your mouth.
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