Forum Activity for @helmut placek

where do I get refiner syrup?

Posted in: Classifieds F/S or Wanted

My supplier for refiner syrup does not sell to us anymore in the quantities needed.

Does anyone know where to get refiner syrup in barrel or buckets, I'd very much appreciate the information. I am located in Southern California (Greater Los Angeles).

Thanks

Helmut Placek

updated by @helmut placek: 06/29/23 06:49:02PM

Organic Cocoa Beans

Posted in: Opinion

Recently I talked to a chocolate producer and was told that organically grown cocoa beans are being fumigated prior to entering the United States, using the same kind of gas as the one for fumigating homes.

How in the world can you still call these beans "organic" after being treated with poisonous gas?

I appreciate youropinion in this matter.

Helmut Placek

updated by @helmut placek: 05/03/15 02:07:12PM

Vienna confectionery supplies

Posted in: Travels & Adventures

Hello,I am from Vienna living in L.A. and understand that you are going to travel to Vienna around Christmas. I am not sure if I got that right, are you looking for a place to buy pastry tools in Vienna?If yes, I can ask a friend, he has a chocolate shop and production in the center of Vienna and he should be able to give you address and numbers of places to go to for your tools.Before buying in Europe I would compare the Dollar to the Euro to find out if it is worth buying there, unless you live in Europe, I can't see from your listing where on this planet you live.Here is my e-mail address, please feel free to contact me at helmutplacek@hotmail.com, I will be happy to help if I can.Best regardsHelmut

Hello, Everyone!

Posted in: Allow Me to Introduce Myself

HelloIn case you want to sell some of your molds please let me know.Regards Helmut

Austria chocolate suggestions?

Posted in: Travels & Adventures

In response to your request for chocolates from Austria:I recommend the following sources for exquisite chocolates in Vienna:1. DEMEL & SOEHNE, Kohlmarkt 14, 1010 Vienna (I worked there for more than 10 years manufacturing chocolate bars, filled chocolate candies and other chocolate specialties). This is the oldest and most famous place for chocolate and pastries in Vienna/Austria.website: http://www.demel.at 2. SCHOKOLADEKOENIG, Petersplatz, 1010 Vienna (behind the St. Peters Church). Most exquisite chocolates and unique packaging - highly recommended. The store is a beautiful, historic store, which used to be specialized in real buttons, called "BUTTON KING" for more than 100 years selling to the emperor of Austria-Hungary. Was bought by Leschanz Schokoladenmanufaktur a few years ago and is now called "CHOCOLATE KING", same beautiful old and original furniture, but instead of buttons you now find chocolates of highest quality as well as chocolate buttons.website: http://www.leschanz.at e-mail: office@leschanz.at3. Kurkonditorei OBERLAANot just very good chocolates but also worth an afternoon coffee with cake.They have the production in 1100 Vienna, Kurbadstrasse 14 and a retail shop / coffee shop inNeuer Markt 16, 1010 Viennawebsite: http://www.oberlaa.at 4. Walter HEINDL VIENNATraditional chocolate manufacturer. A factory tour is availabe at the production place as well as purchasing atWillendorferstrasse 4-8, 1232 ViennaThey also have several retail locations throughout Vienna.website: http://www.heindl.co.at 5. ALTMANN & KUEHNEFinest Petit & Mini Chocoaltes in unique petit packaging.Graben 30, 1010 Viennawebsite: http://www.feinspitz.com Bring me some of these goodies too please!!!I will be in Vienna in May too and will definitely bring some chocolates back with me to the U.S.Have fun and good luck "hunting" for chocolate in Vienna/Austria ...Helmut