Forum Activity for @Patrick Sikes

Chocolate Technique: What would you like to learn more about?

Posted in: Tech Help, Tips, Tricks, & Techniques

Specifics on temp and humidity (storage and working), non-guillotine cutting techniques when slabbing, changing chocolate consistency through the intro of cocoa butter.

Tempering with Beta 6 crystals

Posted in: Tech Help, Tips, Tricks, & Techniques

I am very intrested in this topic as well... No members have tried the beta 6 crystals?Here is a couple links to get the discussiong going: http://www.cheftalk.com/forums/professional-pastry-chefs-forum/19949-beta-6-crystals.html http://www.auiswiss.com/culin_whatsnew.cfm?catid=1237

My Chocolate Journal

Posted in: Tasting Notes

Cool... I totaly understand....just wanted to make sure you got the mail.

My Chocolate Journal

Posted in: Tasting Notes

I have sent you an email at the address above buy have not heard back from you... Feel free to post your question here (it it is ok with you Clay?) or use the contact us form at the bottom of our website.

My Chocolate Journal

Posted in: Tasting Notes

Clay,Thanks for the note and no, this will not be my only post! I look forward to discussions here! I had been on SeventyPercent.com and it got to be a bit too pretentious.Patrick

My Chocolate Journal

Posted in: Tasting Notes

Hi Everyone,This is a great little community I stumbled upon today! Lots of great information.I wanted to also invite everyone over to my chocolate review website, www.MyChocolateJournal.com . I have been running the site for about 18 months and we are finally starting to get quite a few really good reviews. Check us out and message me if you like what you see.Patrick
updated by @Patrick Sikes: 04/15/15 18:13:24

Must Eats: Chocolate in SF and Vegas

Posted in: Travels & Adventures

Ethel M in Vegas has a fun tour. There chocolate is Godiva+ quality/taste. I did really like there orange cremes.They are way off the strip though so you will need a car or take a tour that includes it as a stop. We called to find out how much a taxi was but took a bus tour to Ethel M, Hoover Dam & lunch for less than a taxi ride...Patrick

Where to Buy Tools for Working with Chocolate

Posted in: Classifieds F/S or Wanted

http://www.chocolat-chocolat.com - Chocolate molds and really great packaging. They also have great service...very friendly! http://www.modpac.com - Wholesale chocolate packaging including some custom stuff.

Where to Buy Chocolate

Posted in: Classifieds F/S or Wanted

I had a box of Norman Love's chocolates a couple months ago. Some very complex flavors and some a little too far from center for my tastes. Each piece however was truly a piece of art work.