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Chocolate festival Amsterdam

Chocolate festival Amsterdam

On Saturday, November 7th there is the start of the Chocolate festival in Amsterdam in the Sitos cacao hangar San Pedro in the harbor.   The chocolate festival runs from November 7th till November 22nd 2009.  There is a big program with all different kind of activities such as tastings, workshops, walkings through the city and ofcourse eating in participating restaurants.

If you are around in Amsterdam at this time, please do not hesitate to go for a taste or a look.  Check also the site from the chocolate festival.  It is worth a visit.

Enjoy !

Alain

Le Salon du Chocolat Paris

Friday, October 16th I went to Paris for the International Salon Du Chocolat.  Meanwhile there was also the World Chocolate Masters competiton which has been won by a Japanese chocolatier, Hirai Shigeo.  The Belgian selection was Ryan Stevenson who ended on the 8th place.

The event was hosted by Barry Callebaut, which made this to an unforgettable day.  Check out the pictures.

Salon du Chocolat WCM WCM All of the participants Ryan Stevenson Ryan Stevenson Chocolatpiece Winner WCM Japan Ryan Stevenson at work
Aq @ WCM Paris My Favorite ... Apple Chocolate and art

Thanks to PMG for a wonderfull day full of chocolate and champagne !