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Wednesday, October 14, 2009
Oui, yesterday was the first day of the Paris Salon du Chocolat.And there are 4 more days to go!
When I saw this poster, I thought yes! I am Red Riding Hood...
Lost in a forest of chocolate bark...
And the wolf is the chocolate. How to resist his seductive ways?
Can you enhale the chocolate aromas?
Breathe deeply...if only to keep from fainting :)
I love this giant chocolate bar display of top Parisien chocolatier, Jean-Paul Hévin...
La Maison du Chocolat always has stunning window displays at the show that never disappoint...
Pierre Marcolini, another top Paris chocolatier (but really from Brussels) was new to the show this year. Maim...maim!
SadaharuAoki was there again...heaven on earth!
His stand was crowded as can be...well they all were to be honest.
Do you know your chocolate gran crus? How do you choose a chocolate bar?
Based on where it's from?
Based on where it's from?
Or the beans of origin?
The maker's reputation? The price?
It's not all about chocolate at the Salon... Cupcakes now have a presence at chocolatier Arnaud Larher.
Fair Trade chocolate is always represented at the show...
Did I say there were tons of macarons there among the 400+ exhibitors?
You could keep very busy just tasting macarons, mainly from non-Parisien purveyors from all over France. These rainbow-colored beauties were from Christolphe Roussel.
Ah the chocolate gowns must not be overlooked...
Watching a gown being made with glue and spray and chocolat bien sur...
Young French student chefs-to-be demonstrate bonbon-making...
One of the prime ingredients - piles of French beurre (butter).
Are you exhausted yet? Have a seat on a chocolate pouf...
Are you assiduously counting the calories here?
It's not all about chocolate at the Salon... Cupcakes now have a presence at chocolatier Arnaud Larher.Fair Trade chocolate is always represented at the show...Did I say there were tons of macarons there among the 400+ exhibitors?
You could keep very busy just tasting macarons, mainly from non-Parisien purveyors from all over France. These rainbow-colored beauties were from Christolphe Roussel. Ah the chocolate gowns must not be overlooked...Watching a gown being made with glue and spray and chocolat bien sur...Young French student chefs-to-be demonstrate bonbon-making... One of the prime ingredients - piles of French beurre (butter).
Are you exhausted yet? Have a seat on a chocolate pouf...Are you assiduously counting the calories here? Now you can enhale a whif of chocolate calorie-free.
But would it really be as much fun? I think not...
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"Despite the economic crisis, chocolate sellers remain buoyant about the business as the sweet has shown a track record for defying bitter downturns. Sylvie Douce, Commissioner General, Salon Du Chocolat, said, "Chocolate has sold well and during the 1929 crisis it was the same. Chocolate sellers increased sales. In fact, sales are inversely proportional to the economic crisis. The more people have stress and the more they are depressed, the more they buy chocolate."
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Do you want to more chocolate?
BONJOUR PARIS SALON DU CHOCOLAT 2009!!!
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