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Dave Huston

Infusing Cocoa Butter w/ Fresh Hot Peppers?


Has anybody ever tried this? I've read that peppers infused in oils, like olive oil, could lead to the growth of botulism in the oil. I was...
@Dave Huston started 10 years ago - replies: 2
Dave Huston

Scaling Up Refining Times Based on Weight?


Hey All,I'm wondering if, while using the same machine, folks increase their refining times linearly proportional to increased chocolate batch...
@Dave Huston started 11 years ago - replies: 19
Dave Huston

Santha Spectra 11 Motor Replacement Suggestions?


Hey All,Got any suggestions on a motor to replace the cheapo motor that comes with the Santha Spectra 11? Additionally, if any of you have upgraded...
@Dave Huston started 10 years ago - replies: 8
Tom

Freeze Drying Your Own Milk


Just wondering if anyone had bothered to freeze dry their own milk for use in chocolate making?Also I have heard of spray drying and roller drying...
@Tom started 12 years ago - replies: 11
Tom

Cracking Beans for Winnowing


A rolling pin and soil sieve suit my hobby needs at the moment but it doesnt mean that i havent considered speeding things up. Years ago i was...
@Tom started 10 years ago - replies: 2
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