Joe’s Journey
>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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>NY Chocolate Show: Aux Anysetiers du Roy- Fondu made very easy
At parties, I am the first in line to stick my stick into a marshmallow or mini-oreo or pound cake or (if I want to be healthy) a big strawberry and then immerse it into a big pool of chocolate. It really doesn’t matter to me if it is milk, dark or white- just open […]
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>NY Chocolate Show: CoCo Sala (DC)- what a nice find!
I travel to Washington, DC quite a bit but am embarrased to say I have not had the pleasure of finding and enjoying CoCo. Sala Restaurant, Chocolate Lounge and Boutique, but that will end as soon as I get back to DC. I had the chance to meet and sample this great concept and was […]
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>NY Chocolate Show: Bonnat Chocoilatier
Stephane Bonnat and I had a chance to meet and chat. Mr. Bonnat is the 4th generation chocolatier from his family’s Bonnat Chocolatier in Voiron, France. Since 1884, Bonnat has been making chocolate confections at the base of the alps. I think Stephane had fun collaborating on a clothing design for the Fashion Show and […]
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