Forum Activity for @Christine Doerr

Want To Buy: Savage Brothers Fire Mixer 14

Posted in: Classifieds F/S or Wanted

Looking to buy a gentle used Savage Brothers Fire Mixer 14. I'm in the San Francisco Bay Area in CA. Please contact me at info@neococoa.com if you have a lead.

updated by @Christine Doerr: 06/29/23 16:49:02

For Sale: Truffle Gift Boxes

Posted in: Classifieds F/S or Wanted

Sorry, total for the tall dark green boxes is 100 boxes/1 case.

If you're still invested, please send your email address to christine.neococoa@gmail.com and I'll send you a PayPal invoice. Thanks!

For Sale: Truffle Gift Boxes

Posted in: Classifieds F/S or Wanted

100 - $12.00 UPS

400 - 30.00 UPS

(UPS was half the price of USPS.)

For Sale: Truffle Gift Boxes

Posted in: Classifieds F/S or Wanted

In the larger size, 3.5 x 3.5 x 1.5, I have 400 boxes that are dark green and 100 light green.

The other green box is the smaller size, 3.5 x 3.5 x 7/8.

For Sale: Truffle Gift Boxes

Posted in: Classifieds F/S or Wanted

Hello All! I used these boxes for many years before acquiring custom packaging.

Nashville Wraps Jewelry/Candy Boxes: 2-piece rigid setup boxes. Recycled paper is approximately 80% including coverings

http://www.nashvillewraps.com/jewelry-boxes/wholesale-jewelry-boxes/c-011499.html

 

SIZE                                       COLOR                      QUANITY

3.5 x 3.5 x 7/8                        red                           100 boxes

3.5 x 3.5 x 7/8                        pink                          300 boxes

3.5 x 3.5 x 7/8                        light green                 300 boxes

 

3.5 x 3.5 x 1.5                        red                           300 boxes

3.5 x 3.5 x 1.5                        light green                 400 boxes

3.5 x 3.5 x 1.5                        dark green                100 boxes

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UPS shipping from San Francisco Bay Area. If you send me your zip code and which boxes you would like, I can tell you how much shipping will cost. If you are in the area, you may pickup. Payment via PayPal. 

Original Price: $38.00 and $41.40/per case of 100 boxes

My Price: $20.00 per case

updated by @Christine Doerr: 06/29/23 16:49:02

Warming Cabinet to store liquid couverture

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

I second Clay's recommendation. Asking Ken about a proof box at Charyn Auctions in SF.

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Need an Internship....Any suggestions??

Posted in: Chocolate Education

Hi Sinclair

Take a look at my site and let me know if you'd be interested in interning with me. My kitchen is in Belmont.

Christine

Neo Cocoa

www.neococoa.com

Revolution (Rev) 3Z Chocolate Tempering Machine Temperer

Posted in: Opinion

Thank you Marie! I remember running across this site when I was researching in the summer but forgot when I'd found it. I'll check it out.

Revolution (Rev) 3Z Chocolate Tempering Machine Temperer

Posted in: Opinion

Anybody used theRevolution (Rev) 3Z Chocolate Tempering Machine Temperer? If so, did you like it? Thanks! Christine

updated by @Christine Doerr: 04/21/15 09:15:21

Hi Greg - In the past you've had a booth at the Fancy Food Show. Why not this year?

Location: Poleng Lounge, 1751 Fulton St. San Francisco, CA 94117When: Friday, January 15, 6:15 - 10:00PMCost: $50 per personCome join us for a fabulous night of great food and company at The Poleng Lounge's Temple Room with Clay Gordon as our special guest. Clay will be presenting a photo travelogue of his recent jouney to Bolivia and the Hacienda Tranquilidad, where the beans for Felchin's Cru Sauvage is sourced.After Clay's presentation, we'll all enjoy an impressive 11 course family-style dining with bottomless fountain drinks and tea.Don't miss this opportunity to connect and network with other members in the industry in a fun and relaxing environment before the start of the Fancy Food Show.Please RSVP by Tuesday, January 12th, 2009.If you're interested in attending, email me your direct email address and I'll send you the Evite.

The "Chocoholics" tour should be fun! I was trying to figure out a way to go on the tour myself ;pDid you know that fellow Chocolate Life member, Jade Chocolates and myself are hosting a networking dinner on Friday night with Clay as the guest of honor? Let me know if you'd like me info.Looking forward to meeting Chocolate Lifers!Christine

Chocolate packaging & boxes, something special?

Posted in: Opinion

I know what you mean. I hear this comment often. I couldn't find what I was looking for so I had it made. Expensive, yes, but I got exactly what I wanted, priceless!I've seen others use tins and suggest their customers "refill" the tins by ordering more truffles/chocolates. I hope my customers keep my custom-made boxes and reuse them, "They are too nice to just throw away."

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

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

I know you're not writing specially about chocolate production but I'd love to see a graphical interpretation of the chocolate making process.I hope you'll take Clay up on his offer to read over your book before it's published. Nothing more distracting then a typo Looking forward to reading it!

Women and Chocolate

Posted in: Opinion

Most of the nationally renowned chocolatiers are men. Why is that?
updated by @Christine Doerr: 04/16/15 03:38:34

Air Brushing & Table Top Depositor

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

Love the photos! Thanks for sharing. I'm also checking into getting a airbrusher. I've been advised to used a plastic bag as my background then I could scrape off the excess and remelt it. Seems like a good idea!

Sole Proprietor vs LLC? What do you do?

Posted in: Allow Me to Introduce Myself

I'm starting as a sole proprietor and will change to an LLC when I get more assets and my liability goes up. Currently I have a 2 million dollar general liability insurance policy. Sounds like a lot but it's pretty standard. I do it this way because this is the advice I've been given pertaining to my situation. I'd say talk to a few different professionals (lawyer, accountant, other small business owners) about your particular situation.

Chocolatiers = Re-melters?

Posted in: Opinion

Hi MindyLove this discussion! Thanks for posting the question. I consider myself a chocolatier, of course not a chocolate maker. In my mind me these are 2 different businesses. I had a conversation this morning with someone at Guittard, my chocolate supplier. He seems to think we are competitors. I think the contrary. We should work together to promote each other. Now if Guittard were to start making truffles, things would be different

Austria chocolate suggestions?

Posted in: Travels & Adventures

Excellent - I'll pass that info on to my friends. Can't wait to try!

Austria chocolate suggestions?

Posted in: Travels & Adventures

Giovanni, thank you for your response. I've put in a request to my friends visiting Austria to pick me up Zotter and Xocolat. I knew I could count on the knowledgeable Chocolate Life community!

Austria chocolate suggestions?

Posted in: Travels & Adventures

Suggestions requested: Friends offering to bring me chocolate back to U.S. from their trip to Austria. What should they look for?
updated by @Christine Doerr: 04/09/15 13:44:47

Top 10 Questions You'd Like to ... Ask Norman Love

Posted in: Opinion

As someone starting a business in this industry I'd like to know what is Mr. Love's favorite part of owning a chocolate business... and then the aspects he likes the least. What is his advice for a budding chocolatier?

Guitar

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

I also recently bought a Dedy with four frames directly for the producer and I LOVE it!Corresponded via email. Wired the money to a German bank account. Had to pick it up at the U.S. customs office at the airport. I wasn't expecting that. Found out because the cutter cost was over $500 I SHOULD have gotten a "bond". Not sure what that was about but customs was nice about it and let me take the cutter without a bond (as long as I promised to get one NEXT time). Cost $2500 US ($1680 EUR) in Sept. 2008. It's a big investment but the accuracy and efficiency is immeasurable. Really makes a difference in a professional look. Funny, the pictures I have posted on The Chocolate Life are of truffles I made before I bought the cutter.

Where to Buy Tools for Working with Chocolate

Posted in: Classifieds F/S or Wanted

Can anyone recommend a good brand for an infrared laser thermometer and then where to buy it? Currently I'm using a cheep non-digital thermometer that constantly falls into my bowl of melting chocolate. I admit, maybe I need to upgrade to a digital but if you have a good recommendation, I'll go straight to the top with a laser. If it makes a difference, I'm not tempering and I'm melting via bain marie. Many thanks!