Saturday, November 17 marked the launch of Patrick Roger‘s newest boutique in Paris on the very chic place de la Madeleine. But it’s not your typical chocolate shop. Described by the master chocolatier himself as a “chocolate mine,” the stunning shop is a magnificent showcase for Roger’s chocolate art, as well as his marvellous gourmet … Continue reading Patrick Roger’s “chocolate mine” opens on place de la Madeleine
The Awards du Chocolat for 2012 were presented on Friday, November 2 in Paris at the annual Salon du Chocolat, which wrapped up on Sunday, November 4. Organised by Club des Croqueurs de Chocolat, L’Express Styles and Salon du Chocolat, the annual awards are given to the best chocolatiers in France. The top French chocolatiers for 2012 … Continue reading Best French chocolatiers for 2012
Today is the third annual Journée Mondiale du Cacao et du Chocolat (World Cocoa and Chocolate Day) in France. Celebrated on October 1 each year, the event is an occasion to recognise and appreciate the vital role of small-scale cocoa farmers in the creation of chocolate—the marvellous “food of the gods” enjoyed by so many … Continue reading World Cocoa and Chocolate Day
Chocolatiers and chocolate enthusiasts from across France and the far corners of the cocoa-producing world will soon converge on Paris for the Salon du Chocolat, which takes place at Porte de Versailles from October 31 to November 4, 2012. This 18th edition of the annual gourmand event will feature more than 12,000 square metres of show … Continue reading Salon du Chocolat 2012: New Worlds of Chocolate!
Centre des Monuments Nationaux will be holding its annual Easter egg hunt at 53 national monuments across France on Sunday, April 8, 2012. Called Oeufs, énigmes et chocolat (eggs, enigmas and chocolate), the event is a fun way for children and their families to learn about history and architecture. It is sponsored in part by … Continue reading Oeufs, énigmes et chocolat & other Easter egg hunts
Chocolate lovers have one more reason to feel good about indulging in their favourite treat: a recent study suggests that eating chocolate regularly may be linked to a slimmer figure. The study, carried out by scientists at the University of California, San Diego, debunks the popular myth that eating chocolate makes you gain weight. Researcher … Continue reading Study: Eating chocolate regularly keeps you slim
Parisian chocolatier Jadis et Gourmande is presenting a special “painterly” collection of chocolate art. Exposition Pascale (Easter Exhibit) features the symbols of Easter in the style of 20th century painters…Pollock, Matisse, César, Magritte, Rothko and others. The colourful chocolate “masterpieces” on display are delicious examples of contemporary (chocolate) art, whether inspired by abstract art, abstract … Continue reading Easter chocolate exhibit at Jadis et Gourmande
