San Francisco International CHOCOLATE SALON - March 24

The 7th Annual San Francisco International Chocolate Salon is on March 24th, and this year's 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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Emergency Super Bowl Cocktails? You have a choice for each team

The Super Bowl, a time of fun and frivolity. A time of support and reunion. A time for... imbibing (responsibly, of course).

UV Vodka has two nifty drinks that will keep you safe and happy no matter which team colors surround you.


 Raven on the Rocks

1 part UV Grape
1 part lemon-lime soda
Add a splash of sweet and sour mix and serve over ice in a highball glass.



 The Bay Bomb (aka "Go Niners!")

1 part UV Cherry
3 parts cola

Serve over ice in a highball glass.

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Documentary "In Organic We Trust" gets expanded distribution

The TASTE AWARDS nominated food documentary, IN ORGANIC WE TRUST, has recently announced expanded On Demand distribution across multiple platforms, including iTunes, as well as Amazon Video, CinemaNow, Google Play, PlayStation, Vudu, and YouTube.

Official Trailer: http://bit.ly/InOrganicWeTrust_Trailer

About:

IN ORGANIC WE TRUST is an eye-opening food documentary that follows Director/Producer Kip Pastor on a personal journey to answer commonly asked questions about organic food:What exactly is organic? Is it really better, or just a marketing scam?

The film digs deep with farmers, organic certifiers, scientists, and organic critics to explore the content beneath the label and the truth behind the marketing. It takes a balanced approach to clear up misconceptions about organic food while highlighting practical solutions that are transforming the way we grow and eat. Director/Producer: Kip Pastor, Producer: Emma Fletcher.



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Georgia Hardstark - TASTE AWARDS

Georgia of the Cooking Channel program "Classy Ladies with Alie and Georgia" shows off one of her two medals from the TASTE AWARDS in Los Angeles on January 17.

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

Miniature Holiday Snow Village at the Hyatt Regency Embarcadero

The miniature Holiday Village has returned to the Hyatt in San Francisco near the Embarcadero.

A San Francisco tradition, the display was gone for over two years after the death of the previous owner of the display. Because the display is not owned by the hotel it required years to find another kind soul and hobbyist who could dedicate the days needed to set up the display.

Fortunately one was located, and the Hyatt Regency Embarcadero celebrated with chocolate treats and man made snowfall in the hotel lobby.

WATCH: The Cheese of France, Take Two

You know how sometimes promotional spots are sometimes much more interesting than the actual programs. Well, we have found this spot for The Cheeses of France to be intriguing, in particular in that Gallic style the French have perfected.

See if this doesn't make you either chuckle or go to the refrigerator.

TasteTV Events include:

• The San Francisco Chocolate Salon
• The Los Angeles Chocolate Salon
• The Seattle Chocolate Salon
• International Chocolate Salon
• The TASTE AWARDS