Thanks for explaining the differences Brad. Your right about expensive! I was getting quotes of $5,000 +... yikes! I like your suggestion as I need my Oompa Loompas for future work!
I am going to try and see what I come up with. Definitely I see a challenge.
Cheers!
Thanks for your reply Brad. I appreciate it! I'll check it out. Do you know if there is a big difference in terms of the material used? I am actually looking to create small cavities or inclusions within the large mold that will be approx. 1/4 inch square in size so you can imagine just how many cavities it would hold. Thanks again.
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Hello everyone including all lurkers!
I saw the Micelli polycarb molds advertised on the Chocolate Life but I am looking for a much larger industrial mold. I am looking for a mold that is 24" x 16". Anyone have any suggestions on who to contact for this size of mold?
Your help is much appreciated!
Thank you.
Jeffray D. Gardner
Marsatta Chocolate
If you have 30 minutes to spare, perhaps this clip of Mott Green will inspire you. This was broadcasted on the BBC today http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b02x5j69 It's worth the listen. Cheers.
From what I have read he was a very special person clearly defined in the book of life, a winner. He got it.
Unfortunately, I did not have a chance to meet him and I wish I had. I am sorry to hear of his passing and may he find the same amount of happiness he was experiencing in Grenada in another life.
Our condolences.
Jeffray D. Gardner
Marsatta
Hi Karen,
Besides our bean to bar business we sellmany chocolate covered strawberries year round. We use organic strawberries and find that it is best to wash them approximately an hour or two before dipping otherwise the shelf life onthe strawberries is diminished significantly. We also do not refrigerate the berries as this tends to shorten the shelf life of the berry. We use large stainless steel bowls to wash the berries and then place them on baking pans to dry. We snip any dead leaves and make sure that berry is not bruised or damaged. The majority of the time the berries are in perfect condition as we purchase them usually the day before they are picked. Not sure where you live but we get sometimes spoiledhere with our fresh strawberries!Hope this helps.
Thanks for sharing Thomas. Clay, I wonder if these two individuals, Ake Burchardt and Henning Jorgenson are still with us today? Would be a great interview on the Heritage Radio Network!
I don't share my thoughts too often on this forum as most posts are bang on in terms of an answer but I have to say 'Sebastian' made my morning when I read his post. Whether it is someonespalate or the rest ofhis/her body,everything is relative!
Now that is what I call a definition of all definitions! Thorough and articulate....well done Clay (as per usual 
Hi Bill,
A traditional confectionary "truffle" is best described as a ganache with no tempered chocolate involved. A ganache is simply chocolate and cream. The ganachecan be rolled in a variety of coatings including cocoa powderor diced or finely chopped nuts/seeds.Since the outer layer of ganache is not covered or protected with tempered chocolate the shelf life is very short (around 2 weeks). They will also need to be refridgerated, preferablycovered with plastic wrap.
Hope this helps.
Jeffray D. Gardner
Marsatta
Hey everybody,
Congratulations to Richard Foley and his Qzina team in Irvine, CA for their world record performance! This is a pretty cool sculpture created by his chocolate team, a tribute to the Mayans. Check out the photos as they are pretty impressive. I hope to get down there for a visit and have a look.
Sincerely,
Jeffray D. Gardner
Marsatta Fancy Chocolates
Thanks for your replies. Like I said it is not for me, just trying to assist someone who called me.
The fellow is in the NY area and I am in Redondo Beach. Don't know why he called me but nevertheless wanted to help.
Cheers!
I apologize in advance if this question has been asked previously. I had a person who called our company looking for jute bags. Unfortunately I had no extras tooffer him. Does anyone know of someone who has them.
Thanks very much,
Jeffray D. Gardner
Marsatta
