Comments on: Floor show http://eatcheapeatwelleatup.com/2009/01/20/floor-show/ Filling your belly shouldn't empty your wallet. Sun, 01 Jan 2012 20:12:50 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.com/ By: mannashton http://eatcheapeatwelleatup.com/2009/01/20/floor-show/#comment-114 Sun, 01 Feb 2009 18:37:06 +0000 http://alisoneats.wordpress.com/?p=766#comment-114 Hi, Amy:

Somehow you comment landed in my spam queue. But if, it’s not too late, here’s an overview of what I say re: chocolate at the food show:

-It’s becoming a crowded niche (no surprise there).
-High cacao-content chocolates are popular (for more antioxidants and more intense chocolate flavor.
-Saw plenty of fair-trade chocolate
-Single-origin chocolates
-Chocolate-tasting, like wine or coffee
-Some, frankly odd, flavor combos: I like wasabi, but do not want it with chocoalte
-I still think Vosges does the best job of creating fantastic, creative flavor combos that don’t overwhelm the chocolate (see my follow-up post on the site).

Hope this helps!

]]> By: mannashton http://eatcheapeatwelleatup.com/2009/01/20/floor-show/#comment-106 Fri, 23 Jan 2009 19:35:24 +0000 http://alisoneats.wordpress.com/?p=766#comment-106 Yes, I was a bit tea’ed out, but I loved the Golden Star Jasmine Sparkling Tea.

I also liked OOBA hibiscus soda (the original flavor). Very refreshing, not too sweet.

And did you see the TWIST biodegradable sponges and rags? They look interesting. I’d like to get some samples to see how well they work.

]]> By: amy reiley http://eatcheapeatwelleatup.com/2009/01/20/floor-show/#comment-105 Fri, 23 Jan 2009 19:34:48 +0000 http://alisoneats.wordpress.com/?p=766#comment-105 Didn’t make it this year, but I can agree that the teas and chocolates are always overwhelming.

I would love to hear what innovations you saw in chocolate. I’m working on a chocolate trend story for http://www.eatsomethingsexy.com and had intended to make the show to check out new ideas.

]]> By: Jill, The Veggie Queen http://eatcheapeatwelleatup.com/2009/01/20/floor-show/#comment-104 Fri, 23 Jan 2009 19:14:39 +0000 http://alisoneats.wordpress.com/?p=766#comment-104 I am still sorting through my materials to remember what I saw and tasted. Got into chocolate overload rather quickly there. And the number of tea booths were a bit overwhelming but all seemed interesting, especially with the leaning toward green and biodegradable for pyramid bags and packaging.
Writing about beverages and saw some of interest beyond tea — how about some rose juice or hibiscus soda?

]]> By: Laura http://eatcheapeatwelleatup.com/2009/01/20/floor-show/#comment-103 Fri, 23 Jan 2009 19:14:24 +0000 http://alisoneats.wordpress.com/?p=766#comment-103 Have you run into Cesar Casella yet? Do not miss him, he is fabulous!

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