A special virtual event for chocolate lovers, chefs, chocolatiers, and chocolate makers based on the new 5th Edition of the cookbook, "FRENCH CHOCOLATE: Recipes, Language & Directions to Français au Chocolat."
The FRENCH CHOCOLATE cookbook is devoted to the rich world of French chocolate and global dessert traditions, as well as to the intimate relationship between international French culture and global chocolate cuisine.
This 45-50 minute interactive online session includes:
The story behind the book and its theme
French in chocolate and language tips
A virtual chocolate-making demo
Stories from French kitchens and chocolate artisans
A fun audience Q&A
Bio of Author/Presenter:
A.K. Crump is founder of TasteTV -- the world's first Multiplatform Digital Lifestyle Media Network, launched in 2004 as the Indie Food Channel. He is also the guiding visionary behind the TASTE AWARDS.
Prior to founding TasteTV, A.K. Crump applied years of strategic and tactical experience in market leadership at well-known companies such as Apple Computer, Sun Microsystems, Apropos Technology, SAP, Citadon, Asyst Technologies, Merck Pharmaceuticals, G.D. Searle, and AT&T.
A.K. Crump received his MBA from one of America's top-ranked business schools, and also holds a Bachelor of Science in Finance, and a Diplome of French Commercial Studies. He has authored bestselling books such as "The Cafes of San Francisco", "Chocolate French (now FRENCH CHOCOLATE)", and "The Best Waterfront Dining," as well as been editor and publisher of limited edition luxury tomes of international photographers such as "Incredible Eyes" and "Like Sand from Orchid's Lips." He is also the founder and chair of the World Dog Surfing Championships.
Mr. Crump holds Inventor status with the U.S. Patent Office, where he is registered on several patents. His business travels and projects have taken him to the four corners of the Earth, including to Tokyo, where he was interim Dean for the Akio Morita School of Business, named after the founder of the Sony Corporation, Akio Morita. He also holds a Doctorate Honoris Causa.
We are excited to present the world’s top education workshops, the best chocolate exhibitors, and indulgent chocolate tastes!
Acclaimed as the TOP SHOW for CHOCOLATE in North America and one of the best shows for Chocolate in the world for the past 15-years running – we are proud to “Celebrate and Educate the Chocolate Lover in All” for Two Full Days in October with you.
Location: Meydenbauer Center
11100 NE 6th ST, Bellevue WA 98004
Discover, taste and savor the finest in artisan, gourmet and premium chocolates and confections
Date and time: Sunday, October 5 · 10am - 3:30pm PDT
Location: Pasadena Center
300 E Green Street Pasadena, CA 91101
Chocolate lovers, en garde! The premier major chocolate show in the Los Angeles area this millenium takes place at the
16th Annual LOS ANGELES 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.
TASTE GREAT CHOCOLATE!
Featuring a delicious selection chosen and curated by the Organizers, the Annual CHOCOLATE SALON participants have included master chocolatiers, confectioners, and other culinary artisans such as Amano Artisan Chocolate, Codinha Chocolate, Venecacao Chocolateria, Goufrais, Letterpress Chocolate, 3D Candies, Truffles N Toffee, Mignon Chocolate, Phillip Ashely Chocolates, Melting Pot Candy, PRP Wine, La Noblezza Confectionary, P.O.P. Candy Co., Gourmet Blends, Polar Seltzer and more.
Salon highlights features chocolatiers, confectioners, and more with chocolate tasting, demonstrations, chef talks, and ongoing interviews by TasteTV's Chocolate Television program. (Salon Entry includes all chocolate tastings, demos, etc.).
The Secaucus Coffee & Chocolate Festival is a celebration of all things coffee and chocolate related… and then some! Attendees will sample a variety of coffee roasts and styles, along with a multitude of decadent chocolate-themed sweets from local and surrounding area businesses. Join local coffee shops, gourmet roasters, artisan chocolatiers, wineries, bakeries, and so much more. Explore additional exhibitors and their products and purchase items to take home. What better way to kick off the holiday season?
Where: Meadowlands Exposition Center - 355 Plaza Drive Secaucus, NJ 07094