NY Chocolate Show: Sendall Chocolates- Toffee Taboo

Bob Sendall is a terrific event producer and chef.  So many people asked for his sinfully terrific Toffee, he felt compelled to make a side business developing and selling it. Introducing "Toffee Taboo".  One fantastic flavor, different sizes.  Enjoy!

NY Chocolate Show: William Dean Chocolates- Tampa Florida

At the show this year I gave myself enough time to walk around and spend time meeting many true innovators in the chocolate field.  Bill Brown, Founder and Chief Chocolate Officer of William Dean Chocolates, is certainly one of them.  The design of his fantastic chocolates rates among the best, as does the terrific taste of his chocolates. It is obvious he spent considerable time learning his craft. In addition, I really became fascinated with his packaging.  

From a young age, it always frustrated me to have multiple layered boxes of mixed flavored chocolates and not know how many of your favorites you had or not have any idea how many were left while you ate your delights.  Bill solved that problem with a smartly architected box that when opened reveals all chocolates remaining.  Check out my video below for a peak.

NY Chocolate Show: No Chewing Allowed

Everyone knows savoring chocolate involves no chewing.  Put a truffle in your mouth and let your body temperature melt it.

Since 1934, this company has been making truffles and telling everyone- "No Chewing Allowed".

Despite the "cute" name, these are really good truffles and they do melt in your mouth.

NY Chocolate Show: Aux Anysetiers du Roy- Fondu made very easy

At parties, I am the first in line to stick my stick into a marshmallow or mini-oreo or pound cake or (if I want to be healthy) a big strawberry and then immerse it into a big pool of chocolate. It really doesn't matter to me if it is milk, dark or white- just open up the dessert line and start the fountain.

I've tried to make something of a fondu at home, but it rarely works- wrong chocolate, wrong container- to much trouble.  And so, what a treat when I stopped by the Auz Anysetiers du Roy booth.

Now this is clever, a perfectly sized "little crock" stoneware tumblers filled with multiple flavor options of chocolate that you pop into the microwave and voila- fondu, perfect and ready to eat. The tumblers keep it hot for about 45 minutes.  Put the top back on the croc and the chocolate is reusable and reheatable for months- just keep in refrig. between uses.

I counted 32 flavors (but think they may have about 100) and sampled 4. Tres Magnifique!