2023 PANELISTS & SPEAKERS
CHEF ALBERT DANIEL: BAKER'S DOZEN ON HULU & APPLE TV
Seen on Hulu streaming series, BAKERS DOZEN, Chef Albert Daniel is proud to present a new experience in the art of flavor. Studying at California State University Long Beach, and chocolate master classes from chocolatier Melissa Coppel’s School of Chocolate and Pastries.
Albert maintains a hands-on approach from concept to completion. Working with customers to create the design, color scheme and taste palette. From initial creation to final production, packaging, and delivery—ensuring your purchase arrives as perfectly as when it leaves the kitchen. Albert’s Petite Sweets will delight both your taste buds and your eyes. Let him tailor a gift that will delight and amaze your inner child’s sense of wonder.
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PHILLIP ASHLEY: FOOD NETWORK "CHOPPED SWEETS"
PHILLIP ASHLEY
Chocolatier, Phillip Ashley Chocolate
phillipashleychocolates.com/
Coming to the Salon from Memphis, James Beard Award nominated celebrity Chocolatier Phillip Ashely has been seen everywhere, including on the Food Network's "Chopped Sweets," as well as Oprah's list of "Favorite Things."
He's been featured in a long line of publications, including recently USA Today, and Bloomberg.
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ART POLLARD
Master Artisan Chocolate maker Art Pollard of Amano Artisan Chocolates, Utah.
Amano has won multiple chocolate awards in San Francisco, Los Angeles, Seattle, Napa, Sacramento, London and beyond.
Located high in Utah’s Wasatch Mountain range in the heart of the Rockies, Amano is dedicated to creating some of the world’s most exquisite chocolate through traditional techniques. Amano means “by hand” and “they love” in Italian, and that describes the care and perfection that Amano brings to chocolate and in turn to the people who savor it. www.Amanochocolate.com
PETER LEE
PETER LEE
Rubia Coffee Company (COBA)
www.Coba.Coffee
Peter is an entrepreneur who started with a handbuilt roaster in his backyard and now, he is the founder and CEO of the premium coffee and tea bar company, COBA. Notably, Peter is combining third wave coffee culture with the artisanship behind premium chocolate. Having travelled the world for coffee, sourced, and roasted beans, and is the first food company backed by REI.
LEE SCOTT THEISEN
Chocolate guru
Dr. Lee Scott Theisen teaches the history, science and economics of chocolate at UCLA. He is an international consultant and lecturer on the subject, and a chocolate festival judge as well as an author. Follow him @chocolate_guru
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