For anyone curious about the fascinating history of chocolate, or for those looking for a how-to primer on tasting, Sarah Jane Evans’ Chocolate Unwrapped is a captivating and informative read. This well-researched and beautifully illustrated book covers all aspects of chocolate. The introduction is teeming with interesting anecdotes and facts about chocolate history, geography, botany … Continue reading Chocolate Unwrapped, by Sarah Jane Evans
François Pralus began his career as a pastry chef, but today his name is synonymous with fine chocolate. After training alongside his father, Auguste Pralus, holder of the highly coveted Meilleur Ouvrier de France distinction, then with the Chocolaterie Bernachon in Lyon, and Ecole Lenôtre in Paris, François Pralus took over celebrated pâtisserie founded by … Continue reading François Pralus
The Club des Croqueurs de Chocolat has named France’s top 155 chocolatiers for 2010. At the top of this year’s list, and winners of the prestigious Award du Chocolat, are Jean-Paul Hévin, Pierre Hermé, Fabrice Gillote, Jacques Genin, Anne-Françoise Benoit, Gilles Cresno, Jean-Emile Schmitt, Pascal Le Gac, Patrick Roger, Vincent Guerlais, François Pralus and Richard … Continue reading Top French chocolatier awards for 2010
It’s one of the most popular gastronomic events in Paris. The city’s annual Salon du Chocolat is set to take place next month to the delight of tens of thousands of chocolate lovers of all ages. From 28 October to 1 November 2010, the world’s biggest chocolate festival will bring together chocolate exhibitors and those … Continue reading Salon du Chocolat 2010: World’s biggest chocolate festival
The Club des Croqueurs de Chocolat has issued its annual ranking of the top 100 chocolatiers in France. At the top of the list this year are: Fabrice Gillotte (Dijon), Vincent Guerlais (Nantes), Jean-Paul Hévin (Paris), Pierre Hermé (Paris), Pâtisserie Lac (Nice), Pascal le Gac (Saint-Germain-en-Laye), La Maison du Chocolat (Paris), Pariès (Saint-Jean-de-Luz), and François … Continue reading Best French chocolatier awards for 2009
