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Tom

Aldi Supermarkets - single origin bars


Writing on another post reminded me of Aldi Supermarkets single origin chocolate bars. These are surprisingly good and taste like you would expect...
@Tom started 14 years ago - replies: 8
Jack Meyer

Can anyone tell me if soy lecithin will give tempered milk chocolate a more uniform appearance?


I am frustrated with what seems to be a "unmixed "appearance after removing milk chocolate from bar molds. I typically process the chocolate in a...
@Jack Meyer started 9 years ago - replies: 2
matt black

Tempering Chocolate


Quick Question - I have a large amount of chocolate that melted and is now out of temper. Is it possible to retemper and save it using cocoa butter??
@matt black started 11 years ago - replies: 2
Maren Muter

packaging Chocolate ganache sauce


Recently I whipped up a few ganache sauces at a wine gala. They were such a hit people asked me to make some for them. The problem I have is how...
@Maren Muter started 15 years ago - replies: 3
Dianne Trinque

Purchasing a guitar and what size base?


Hi all, My husband and I are working on starting a chocolate shop this fall. We're looking at guitars and don't know which size-the 5mm base or the...
@Dianne Trinque started 14 years ago - replies: 3
Tom

Sad News


I was just sent an email from Bob Rankin's family informing me that Bob had passed away from a stroke yesterday morning. Bob was an 80+ bean to bar...
@Tom started 13 years ago - replies: 1
Mim

Any ideas on good priced chocolate packaging in our area?


I would like to know if anyone can advise me on inexpensive packaging for my chocolates. I have already found good sources for transparent acetate...
@Mim started 13 years ago - replies: 6
Diane A Holland

molds


HI, I am a chocolatier that just received an order to make large letters from someone celebrating an old Dutch custom of letter giving.I need to...
@Diane A Holland started 11 years ago - replies: 3
Dione  Costanzo

how much square footage for a retail location?


Hi everyoneI am evaluating options for setting up a local retail location where I can resell various lines of chocolates as well as produce my own....
@Dione Costanzo started 13 years ago - replies: 6
Nicole2

Chocolate Transfer Sheets


My company, www.CheapTransferSheets.com , prints and sells chocolate transfer sheets. We find that many people, especially those just starting...
@Nicole2 started 14 years ago - replies: 2
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