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!!!
Amazing! No point even trying to resist!
ReplyDeleteYou must have been in heaven :-)
All I can say is MMM MM MMM MMMM MMMMMM...from one chocolate lover to another :-)
ReplyDeleteAHHHH! this makes me miss paris so much! so beautiful!
ReplyDeletehello!
absolutely adore your magazine, sesame.
looking around the blog community because i'm new (been meaning to introduce myself!) and finding new friends and blogs -- would love to swap links and feature you!
mmmmm.... J'adore le chocolat!!!
ReplyDeleteThose are so tempting. Good thing my friend is asking me to go with her in Paris. I am so excited!
ReplyDeleteBrilliant photographs. I could almost smell the chocolate and now my mouth is watering.
ReplyDeleteMarina in England
I awoke this morning, made some pancakes, looked at your posting...
ReplyDeleteand had the mad urge to take a nice long bath in warm chocolate.
But where -oh-where would I find enough Hershey Bars!!!!!!!!!
Bill
Sigh...the chocolate with pistachios looks divine!
ReplyDeleteI love the tall lady with the hat at the chocolate counter, tres chic non?
Too funny--Carol, have a blast!
ReplyDeleteQuelle divine!
ReplyDeleteThose are stunning photographs. I would not know what to sample - it all looks exquisite!
ReplyDeleteoh my goodness. I can die happy there.
ReplyDeleteYou made my day! Seeing all that chocolate has put me in the best of moods. I feel like a kid in candy shop!
ReplyDeleteIs this open to the public and always this time in October?
ReplyDeleteI need to plan for next year!!
Je suis la maman des tours Eiffel rigolotes…je fabrique des tours Eiffel folles…
ReplyDeleteJ’adore votre blog…
A bientôt !!!
Marie-Pierre.
I think my avoirdupois has spiked just from reading this post. Mmm! Superbe.
ReplyDeleteOn another note, I was delighted to see that you'll be exhibiting at the French Library/Alliance Francaise in Boston. I worked at both places, before they merged. Near and dear to my heart. Say hello to Boston for me!
What a fun show. I hope you tried samples from every vendor. I think I would select my chocolate by reputation.
ReplyDeleteHave a great weekend.
Wonderful, Carol. But really...Sylvie's last name is 'Douce.'? Very funny.
ReplyDeletexo
Can you tell me if I can just go to the salon over the weekend. And where do I go?
ReplyDeleteLooks delicious!!
Thanks
Randy
I assume Alliance Francaise will host a reception for you to introduce your watercolor show. Let me know when that's going to occur. We are looking forward to meeting THE PERSON / IN PERSON !
ReplyDeleteRegards,
Ron
How to choose a chocolate bar? Ma chere, you forgot entirely the PACKAGING!
ReplyDeleteWhy do I keep missing this show and YOU :(
ReplyDeletewhat baffles me..is the amazing amount of pastries..bread..chocolate etc..to be eaten by Parisiennes..who actually EATS these amazing fattening morsels..if you want to believe that most chic parisiennes live on coffee and cigarettes..do they just eat a piece of chocolate or only eat a tiny slither of cake or pastrie ?? they can't surely tuck into these calorie busters on a regular or normal portioned basis !! or can they ?? what is their trick ? hmmm
ReplyDeleteThat orange dress is chocolate... amazing!!!
ReplyDeletePlease stop teasing us with all this chocolate. I can't take it ;)
ReplyDeleteHappy Valentine's Day!!!