BUCKS COUNTY CHOCOLATE SHOW, 2008 was filled with variety. Stay tuned for what 2009 will bring.
The venue is inclusive of Vendors, Authors, Speakers and Chocolatiers from the Mid Atlantic Region (and beyond). Taste and buy some of the best chocolate you've ever had. Meet first hand these trendsetters and learn why they've been recognized as outstanding in the Industry.
A portion of the admission proceeds will go to NWF.
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| Exhibitors |
 | ChocoVision An American company dedicated to the manufacturing and marketing of innovative chocolate and confection processing equipment. |
  | Chocolate Fantasy Fountains Create an elegant wedding, fun birthday party or just delicious gathering, with fresh fruit, candy and catered delights paired with the Chocolate Fantasy Fountain. |
 | Dove Chocolate at Home Laura Klimitas, Independent Chocolatier will introduce you to exclusive Dove products. Chocolate making tools that are unique and can't be found in your neighborhood stores. |
 | Financial Crunch Lisa Nalen has inspired new ways to enjoy financial pressures. Every day get a sweet return on your investment with Financial crunch, Credit sweet, Short change and Nest egg. |
| Donna and Company Unique Artisan chocolate shop, with smooth Tuscan style Italian chocolate. Fresh, original partnering of flavors that bring pure blisswith every bite. |
 | Kallari Chocolate Kallari Dark chocolate harbors the fruity aroma of the Ecuadorian Amazon. Our superb heirloom beans received the Presidium award from Slow Food of Italy. Kallari is a cooperative of over 850 Kichwa families that produces organic cacoa and handicrafts. |
 | Prestige Chocolates Flavors are enhanced by liqueurs imported from Italy, Jamaica, Mexico, Spain, and France, as well as teas from around the world. Our chocolate is made from tropical ingredients, and finished with European craftsmanship. |
 | Lauries Chocolates Laurie's Chocolates offers an assortment of artisan Merlot truffles, S'Mores made with homemade marshmallows, almond bark with fresh carmelized almonds or buy the Chocolate Dreams Hot cocoa Mix to start your day and end it-the delight of every sip. |
 | Roberts Chocolates Each recipe is inspired by passion making these truffles, confections unlike any you have experienced before. Robert Cabeca has combined flavors to create a luxurious and enchanting line of chocolates. |
| John and Kira's Artisanal chocolates handmade in Philadelphia with Valhrona couverture and flavored with exquisite sustainable & natural ingredients from unique farms. Product line include Chocolate figs, Ladybugs, Salted Honey Caramel bees and their Signature Chocolate Ganache squares. |
Thank you to Music and Arts in Doylestown Center, PA for donating the use of a system to make it possible to hear the Demonstrations and Lectures the day of the Show. |
Sessions in the Rainforest |
11:30am-12:15pm Agro Industrial Society Opportunities to plant, harvest and manufacture cocoa are becoming more and more scarce. Mr. Charif has rich stories and understanding of the culture, land and the world of Chocolate, to share.
12:45pm-1:30pm
"The Future of Chocolate:Sustainability, Ethical Trading and Environmental Stewardship" by Clay Gordon. Clay has been a Chocolate Critic since 2001 and is author of "Discover Chocolate". You can check him out onBravo for Foodie Blogs
2:00pm-2:45pm
"Good Chocolate Comes from Best Practices" Rainforest Alliance
Working with business's worldwide, Rainforest Alliance is growing sustainable best practices that are pesticide free, conserving water and supporting the Rainforest
| Sessions in the Ivory Coast |
10:30am-11:15am 11:45am-12:30pm 1:00-1:45pm 2:15pm-3:00pm The Essence of Infusion with Origin Chocolate |
 | "The Journey of The Pod" poster contestCongratulations
to Michele Bedigian! The winner of "The Journey of The Pod" poster contest. Michele is an artist in N.Y. and has brought a
unique perspective to "The Journey of The Pod" with her digital
collage. On June 1st she'll exhibit the sum of the parts of her
collage, displaying the rich texture and history that unfolds in the
image combined. Michele will be awarded a chocolate making kit
compliments of Glee Glum, four tickets to the Bucks County Chocolate
Show, an ipod shuffle (A big thank-you to Solebury Software for donating this) and a $50. gift certificate to Utrecht. T-shirts and posters with Michele's design will be sold at the Bucks County Chocolate Show. |
