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Friday, November 01, 2024

Salon du Chocolat 2

 
I returned to the Salon du chocolat this morning (9:55 at opening time).
Mainly because I ate ๐Ÿ˜‹ all the samples I collected to give my copyshop guy from opening night.


These things happen. Chocolates ๐Ÿซfor breakfast Yum Yum ๐Ÿฟ️ 
I started with the ground floor - all the exotic chocolate sources
Like Peru, Ecuador, Brazil, Cรดte d’Ivoire…
Background music for downstairs.
Lots of color
Lots of passion ❤️
Don’t think you can eat/sample & run ๐Ÿƒ‍♂️ 
Chocolate ๐Ÿซ makers want to tell you 
Everything about their product in detail ๐Ÿ‘Œso you can make informed choices.
I got to inform this chocolate ๐Ÿซ maker, that it should say BEAN TO BAR…not BEEN TO BAR ๐Ÿ™€ Quelle surprise ๐Ÿ˜ฎ 
Hawaii always has beautiful packaging.
You can stock up on vanilla beans direct from Madagascar 
And great hunks of cocoa butter.
You could deck yourself out in cocoa bean ๐Ÿซ˜ earrings!
Or cocoa bean prints from Brazil.
The best thing I tasted both visits -> these chocolate pre-dipped Madeleines served with lashings of hot chocolate on top! (2€)
A deep dive into that pot of chocolate ๐Ÿซ  Sugar is not a top note๐ŸŽต 
The intense dark chocolate provides all the singing.
I went back upstairs for another look around. 
Mobbed. It’s the start of a major school break for kids.
If you’re into Paris style pastry, upstairs is for you.
I took a break at the pastry demo in the back. Did I snooze ๐Ÿ˜ด through the sample tasting? I did ๐Ÿ™„
Yesterday I couldn’t believe my eyes ๐Ÿ‘️ The longest line ever for Halloween ๐ŸŽƒ costumes! 
Lastly a number of pastry ‘hamburgers’ ๐Ÿ” in the show 
Look pretty close to the burgers in the Metro don’t you think ?

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20 comments:

  1. Alaina Warren Zachary10:06 AM

    Chocolate for breakfast!!! Add a little champagne and I’d be there with you. My champagne is chilling in advance of the American elections… wheeeee Love you Carol!

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    1. Anonymous10:16 AM

      They had several Champagnes ๐Ÿฅ‚ ๐Ÿพ to taste. One with a hint of chocolate and quite delicious ๐Ÿ‘Œ

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  2. Anonymous10:21 AM

    You make me want to time my next visit to Paris around a trade fair or agricultural fair!

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    1. Anonymous11:21 AM

      It’s definitely worth You get to experience another side of Parisians. Residents and families. Not the chic or elegant at these events. And very relaxed.

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  3. So much fun!!! Good you went back for some more. I missed the madeleines ๐Ÿ˜…

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    1. Anonymous11:22 AM

      The chocolate-dipped madeleines were well-hidden in a corner. I saw some ppl munching and asked them ๐Ÿ‘

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  4. Anonymous11:46 AM

    I had hoped to attend this show but I arrive in Paris on Wednesday. I am however attending the Made In France expo and the Impรฉrial Chocolat & Gastronomie Show because of the fun adventures you've shared. Thank you for taking us all on your amazing journeys!

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    1. Anonymous12:40 PM

      Both MIF & the Fontainebleau chocolate show are terrific ๐Ÿ‘ Maybe better!

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  5. Anonymous12:12 PM

    I spotted myself again ๐Ÿฟ️ guess even my spirit animal likes to follow you around!
    ๐Ÿ˜˜๐Ÿค—from๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ

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    1. Anonymous12:42 PM

      ๐Ÿฟ️ ๐ŸŒฐ ๐Ÿฟ️ ๐ŸŒฐ

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  6. Anonymous12:38 PM

    Just a general comment and a question: first, I so admire your chutzpah in moving to Paris and second, how much French do you speak at this point? Thanks so much for giving us these wonderful glimpses into our favorite city!

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    1. Anonymous12:41 PM

      My French is skimpy. I wish I had made more time & effort to improving it ๐Ÿคท‍♀️

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  7. Chocolat and champagne. Parfait any time of day.

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  8. Anonymous3:29 PM

    That pot of chocolate looks so delicious! Now I'm craving a hot fudge sundae! Yum! Thanks for the fun!

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    1. Anonymous5:50 AM

      Worth going back for a 3rd visit ๐Ÿซ

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  9. Anonymous11:37 PM

    You turned us on yo this show in 2022. Wow!! A funny note, we went to the Hawaiian chocolate table too ( was recommended by the Thai guy ). Surprised they didn’t know what a macadamia nut was!!

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    1. Anonymous2:31 AM

      The Hawaiians?! ๐Ÿ™€ that’s crazy.

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  10. Anonymous5:49 AM

    CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!
    YOUR GORGEOUS ART IS IN THE PARIS METRO ๐Ÿฅ‚ AND VOGUE MAGAZINE ๐Ÿ….
    TAKE A BOW, YOU DESERVE IT! SUSAN S

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  11. Anonymous3:25 PM

    I am too easily influenced by you….I just got into my chocolate stash ! Chocolate dipped madeleines would have been yummy!
    Carolyn

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  12. Amazing! How would you decide what to buy?! Chocolate dipped madelines sound good.

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