San Francisco sans children

Yup!!  It's true!  Rob and I actually got away without the kids.  Even though it was business related it was wonderful to spend some time together - just the two of us.

Once we got into the city we checked into the hotel room and went to go meet Chloe Doutre Roussel.  Chloe has been a great supporter and tremendous help over the years as Fresco Chocolate has been developed.  It was truly an honor to get to meet her.  She wrote this book, is owner of this store and you can Google her name to find out what an amazing influence she is in the chocolate industry.  Not to mention we just loved listening to her French accent when she spoke.

Later that night were the Good Food Awards. 

One of the main purposes of this trip.  Two of our bars were in the finalist category - Fresco Chocolate 214 Madagascar and Fresco Chocolate 217 Chauo. 

Here is Rob receiving the award for our Madagascar 214!!  These are all the chocolate makers that won awards that night.  We also received the Gold Seal Award for the bar being organic and using sustainable ingredients.

The next morning we had to get up bright and early as all the award winners were selling their winning bars at the famous San Francisco Ferry Terminal Farmers Market. 

 

Phew!  Were we ever tired!!  Such a long day but fun getting to meet people and talk chocolate.

Afterwards we eat a late lunch before our Fine Chocolate Industry meeting that night.  Yes, there really is such an association.

Our view at lunch.  Yes - we ate outside and LOVED every minute of it!  The rest of the trip will wait for later.  Time to continue to rest and spend some time with David.