In the meantime, I've also been out exploring again. I saw a poster announcing the Salon du Chocolat and decided to visit.
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There were demonstrations of all types.
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And a Chocolate Masters contest with famous judges:
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One of the judges was Jean Charles Rochoux. You may remember his shop
I liked the sculptures:
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The show also had displays of non-edible uses of chocolate - such as skin care:
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But the show wasn't just about displays, there was plenty to eat!
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