Forum Activity for @Davy Asnong

Not to miss chocolatier in Orlando / Miami / Keys ?

Posted in: Opinion

Is there a chocolatier we MUST see while being in Orlando or Miami or somewhere on the Keys?

updated by @Davy Asnong: 04/10/15 09:18:10PM

Adding flavor to tablets

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

Just use your melting thank and when you're done do the rest in a bowl for your next batch..

Does anyone know why Callebaut is no longer marketing Mycryo for tempering?

Posted in: News & New Product Press

Sorry for the late reply Margaret.

I have asked you question at callebaut, and nothing has changed for the Mycryo.

You can still use it for tempering your chocolate.

I also didn't find the topic on the USA site of callebaut, but it still is in the UK part to have it in englisch.

Here's the link http://www.callebaut.com/uken/2056

About the academy, I also think it's worth the money! We learned some new techniques.. Seen some new ways to come to a new recipe. These peoples are working every day to discover new ways and products to be the best chocolate in the world. Our group had a 2 days course from Philippe Vancayseele, he's a really great guy to listen to and to work with. If you read this Philippe, thanks again!!

Davy

Does anyone know why Callebaut is no longer marketing Mycryo for tempering?

Posted in: News & New Product Press

Wednesday I am at the belgian callebautchocolate academy and I will ask the question!

Send me a pmin case I forgot the reply to this..

Floppy Ganash A Recipe Please

Posted in: Recipes

Why don't you make a cake or something and use this chocolate as topping, or use it in a cream ganache between the layers of the cake?

What recipe did you use? I love gluhwein, so I believe you as you say it a great taste :)

Sleeping near Cacao Trees

Posted in: Travels & Adventures

Where do you live?

I know you'll need a good climate for producing the pods, but the tree on its own, any chanse it will grow in Belgium? :)

Molds

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

In don't thinks you did anything wrong.

Just the same as you handdip pralines, they won't be a shiny as a moulded praline.

If you want the bottoms more shiny, you can put a plastic foil on the chocolate when it is still fluid.

Salon du Chocolat Paris, oktober 20th - 24th

Posted in: Travels & Adventures

Anybody from this site who will be in Paris for the Salon du chocolat?

This year it will be from 20th to 24th of oktober.

http://www.salonduchocolat.fr/(S(rddtfh4h43tlswzkxnsspctb))/accueil.aspx

updated by @Davy Asnong: 04/10/15 02:43:32PM

If Selmi is the Cadalac what is a JKV and why?

Posted in: Chocolate Education

Thanks a lot Tom for the demo. I did learn a lot yesterday! Also mycompliments to Henk and Wiet Koenen for the invitation andopportunity to heartheir story. A lot of respect for Jacky Vergote, a man with many years of experience, and a beautifull way of talking about it.

Of what I have seen there, I am realy convinced of buying a Selmi machine. We just need to think about which one. The Selmi One hasa realy interesting price, but all the extras can't be built on the One, so wedon'tknow currently what we will do in the near future. As soon as we are abit further in our plans, I will contact you again.

Thanks,

Davy

If Selmi is the Cadalac what is a JKV and why?

Posted in: Chocolate Education

Ok Tom, I hopeI can learnsome new things!

See you on thursday..

If Selmi is the Cadalac what is a JKV and why?

Posted in: Chocolate Education

This thursday I will go to a demonstration day of the Selmi machines. When you google Henk Koenen, you'll find them.They sell all kind of chocolate machinery, and are in Holland. I will also try to get as much as information as possible.

updated by @Davy Asnong: 01/29/15 01:24:04AM

Rasberry, strawberry or other red fruit fillings

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

Thanks guys, I have now used awhite chocolateganache compound of which the result is actualy realy good. I also added a red fruit liqueur. Currently one of my favorite pralines. I actually wanted to try it with fresh or frozen strawberries, but currently didn't do that... Any ideas on pineapple and passion fruit fillings would be great!

Thanks,

Davy

Rasberry, strawberry or other red fruit fillings

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

Thanks Omar, currently I 'm not working with marzipan. Next week we'll start with it. I think we will be moddeling with marzipan. still no idea right now. But I am actually more interested in all sort of (tropical) fruit fillings and I might want to try out somethings with spices... Thanks already!

Rasberry, strawberry or other red fruit fillings

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

Ok the exams were realy good, next part in the course is marzipan (which I realy don't like). Think I'm gonna practise further on new praline fillings. Any tips would be apreciated!

Thank,

Davy

Rasberry, strawberry or other red fruit fillings

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

Hello I am looking for a good recipe for red fruit filling for my white pralines.

It's for my exams, we need to create 3 pralines, white, milk and black. The black will be with egg liqueur, the milk with butter coconut, and I want the white pralines with a red fruit filling but could find realy good, not tooooo difficult recipes.

If would realy appreciate any help. Thanks!

Davy

updated by @Davy Asnong: 04/09/15 09:48:34PM

Mechanized cutter for chewy centers

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

I just checked my catalogue and pricelist. All numbers you require are in there.

Prices are excl VAT, but to be sure I will check them tomorrow on the phone with them!

M1921, elektronic device cutter 7,5mm: 5500

M1923, semi automatic device cutter 7,5mm: 2300

M1927, frame inox 22,5mm: 265,5

M1929, frame inox 30mm:237,5

Prices are in euro, if you didn't notice. I will give them a call tomorrow to check these prices, same for prices of shipping.

Davy

Mechanized cutter for chewy centers

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

No problem, if I can help anyone, I would do it with pleasure! I will call Chocolateworldtomorrow and ask for these prices... I gues they can arrange shipment as well. I see you live in Canada? I will ask seperated prices for the material and the transport. I will also ask if ths cutter can be use instead of the guitar cutter. I'll let you know asap!

Mechanized cutter for chewy centers

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

Come live here in Belgium. I will stay in Maui than :o)

I will have a look in my catalogue, not sure if prices are in there for the cutter. Otherwise I will call them this afternoon. Which cutter ( this page )do you want a price for? Tell me which article numbers you need, not that there is any misunderstanding!

Davy

Mechanized cutter for chewy centers

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

Chocolate world is about an hour drive from here.. I've got all my moulds from there, it's here in Belgium the most important supplier for everything concerning chocolate. If you need some more info or catalogues I can arrange that for you.

Davy