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Getting ready for first batch
Starting out on a new venture after a successful experiment in the hotel I work as a chef, and lots of happy guests! I am moving towards selling my...
@Simon G started 12 years ago - replies: 2
Nut Free
I would like to add a certified nut free wrapped product to my retail product line.I know of Vermont Nut Free, but I am sure that there are others?...
@Diane A Holland started 11 years ago - replies: 0
ACME table top melter NITRO high volume modification!!
does anyone use the ACME unit? heres a GREAT MODIFICATION (ill make a you tube video one day to show)remove the light bulbs ( do not use the unit...
@Grant2 started 11 years ago - replies: 3
Laser cutting for chocolate molds
Hello!I've been thinking about using the service Ponoko.com to get my own designs lasercut as a way to produce molds of my own design. Has anyone...
@Kaydee Kreitlow started 11 years ago - replies: 3
What permit I need to start an online store only to resell chocolates?
Hello, everyone,I have been searching in finding out what license(s) I need to start an online store only business. I am in San Francisco Bay Area....
@Emay Wang started 13 years ago - replies: 1
Where to find a cacao guillotine?
I'm getting tired of having to manually cut 50 cacao beans every time I need to test a new purchase. I'm definitely in the need of a spiffy new...
@Carlos Eichenberger started 15 years ago - replies: 7
New to The Chocolate Life
Hello,My name is Erik and I'm fairly new at making chocolate I've probably made about 12-13 batches of bean to bar dark chocolate. I'm interested...
@Erik Landis started 10 years ago - replies: 8
Can an Artisan Chocolate Shop survive in today's economy?
Hello all,I've been pursuing artisan chocolatiering as a hobby since my mother first put me to work patching the bottom of cherry cordials at ten....
@Jennifer5 started 11 years ago - replies: 3
What's your favoriate home tempering technique?
I have not had much luck tempering since moving to FL in 2006. I have a couple tempering machines (Chocovision, a small one and two big ones) and...
@Patrick Sikes started 16 years ago - replies: 6
Chocolate Bar Startup
Hello every one. As I've mentioned a couple of times already I am helping my wife bring her chocolate bars to market. We are at the ultimate...
@Darial C. started 12 years ago - replies: 2