Forum Activity for @Nancy2

Best Chocolates in Vienna, Venice, France?

Posted in: Travels & Adventures

hello all,For Paris try---and enjoy yourself!!!!La Maison du ChocolatAddress: 225, rue du Faubourg St. HonorMetro: Place des TermesorPatrick RogerAddress: 108, blvd. St. GermainMetro: St.-Germain-des-PrsorPierre HermAddress: 72 Rue BonaparteMetro: St.-Germain-des-Prsfor the easy online chocolate and more... candy

Total Travesty

Posted in: News & New Product Press

hello all,Yes, it is rather scary to think of Cadbury being the largest seller of chocolates in many countries. It has been years since I touched the stuff, but my education into the world of good dark chocolate was late in coming.I hope more will become educated as to the antioxidants and good properties in better quality chocolate, it would be nice to see.for all your fave sweets, chocolate and more.... candy

Cocoa butter and cocoa solids

Posted in: Tasting Notes

hello all,This sounds a trifle complicated, but good to know. I personally prefer many other brands above Lindt, I find them a little dry. Has anyone tried the Bernard Callebaut chocolate?He makes it with the French traditional style and it is very good. I am not sure how much cocoa butter is in it, come to think of it.for fun and good taste too.... candy

Weird Flavors and Inclusions in Chocolate

Posted in: Tasting Notes

hello all,I think the most adventurous I have been is some dark chocolate, soft truffle with chili powder in it----just a local company. The other one I have tried is dark chocolate with green macha in it, not bad either.I have never tried the Austrian ones, where can one buy them outside of Austria and what brand do you suggest?for all your fave sweets and more... candy

Where to Buy Tools for Working with Chocolate

Posted in: Classifieds F/S or Wanted

hello all,I was wondering how many beginners we have here, I know I am one?Can you tell me some good books on how to get started with chocolate making? This site looks good for supplies: chocolate making supplies or--- home chocolate factory I guess so much depends on the ingredients that one chooses too, maybe I can learn from people here.fun and good taste starts here.... candy