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Issues Decorating Moulds with White Chocolate

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

Hi Everyone,

I have just started creating moulded shoes and was using white chocolate to decorate them (with dots). So I put the dots on the mould and let it set. Then I add milk chocolate to create the shoe. Sometimes when I un-mould, the dots stay stuck to the mould and I'm left with little craters in my shoe. Any advice?

I've attached a photo of a shoe that looks ok and another with the problem.

updated by @Evelyn: 05/04/15 20:36:24

How does one make a living in the chocolate business?

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

Hi Brad,

Have you read the book "The E-Myth"? From what I read (not finished yet), your ideas seem to follow along the same principles in the book. I think this book is a must-read for anyone starting a business! Anyway, I'm actually looking to open up a chocolate shop by the fall. I'm currently on maternity leave and plan to get everything ready for when it's over. I'm working on a business plan because I need start-up funds, but sometimes I find it overwhelming.Do you have any advice on where to start?

Thanks so much!

Ev

*And good luck to everyone and their business adventures!