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Max McConaghay replied to Max McConaghay's discussion CONFECTIONARY COATING PAN ATTACHMENT (CONFECTIONARY PANNER ATTACHMENT) in the group Classifieds - For Sale or Wanted
"Thanks Corey.  For all other interested parties, this item is sold!"
4 minutes ago
Thomas Snyder replied to Max McConaghay's discussion CONFECTIONARY COATING PAN ATTACHMENT (CONFECTIONARY PANNER ATTACHMENT) in the group Classifieds - For Sale or Wanted
"I know I'm third in line to say I want to purchase this, but I want it too!!! If the other two people don't pan out, you can email me at cornerstonegourmetcandies@gmail.com Thanks!! ~Tom"
1 hour ago
Max McConaghay replied to Max McConaghay's discussion CONFECTIONARY COATING PAN ATTACHMENT (CONFECTIONARY PANNER ATTACHMENT) in the group Classifieds - For Sale or Wanted
"Hello Corey and Christopher, Contact me at Max@SaintJacquesChocolat.com.  This kit is for sale to the first serious buyer :)"
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Christopher M Koshak replied to Max McConaghay's discussion CONFECTIONARY COATING PAN ATTACHMENT (CONFECTIONARY PANNER ATTACHMENT) in the group Classifieds - For Sale or Wanted
"Hi Max I'll take it!"
3 hours ago
Arun Bhargava replied to Lawrence danielka's discussion Tempering Machine VS Melter
"Another source for good chocolate melters http://ipfco.com/Chocolate%20Melters.htm"
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Corey Meyer updated their profile
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Corey Meyer replied to Max McConaghay's discussion CONFECTIONARY COATING PAN ATTACHMENT (CONFECTIONARY PANNER ATTACHMENT) in the group Classifieds - For Sale or Wanted
"Max, We are very interested in finding out more. I think this could make our lives much easier. Can you contact me directly or I would be happy to do the same. Thank you! Corey"
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ramya added a discussion to the group Chocolate In India
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Max McConaghay added a discussion to the group Classifieds - For Sale or Wanted
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CONFECTIONARY COATING PAN ATTACHMENT (CONFECTIONARY PANNER ATTACHMENT)

We are selling our Confectionary Coating Pan Attachment Kit, used with a 4 qt. or 5 qt. Kitchen Aid mixer.  Perfect for coating nuts, truffles, and a wide variety of confections with tempered chocolate and other coatings.  Great for sugarcoating almonds and dried fruits.  Originally bought for $699.99 from www.PastryChef.com.  Selling kit for $350.00, plus shipping.  Kit includes the coating pan and incline stand.  Very well maintained and in excellent…See More
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Classifieds - For Sale or Wanted

This is the group where ChocolateLife members can A) Advertise USED equipment for sale to other ChocolateLife members.B) Let other ChocolateLife members know that they are looking for equipment (new or used).See More
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ramya replied to ramya's discussion Best chocolate blocks in the group Chocolate In India
" Hi suresh, welcome to "CHOCOLATE IN INDIA".  Thank you for your reply.  Anyway i am very happy that a talking member joined here,  most of the others are mum, except Sanjay and some times Balpreet.    …"
5 hours ago
Mim replied to George Trejo's discussion Freezing Chocolates
"I follow the freezing direction from Peter Greweling's book (Chocolates & confections - formal, theory, and techniques for the artisan confectioner) which works really well: 1. Pack the chocolates in sturdy containers and fill as much as…"
6 hours ago
Sanjay Sett replied to ramya's discussion Best chocolate blocks in the group Chocolate In India
"@Suresh: Is than an Indian brand? "
8 hours ago
Jeff Stern commented on Jeff Stern's blog post Ecuador's Super Cacao
"Yes, Sacha Gold-Jeff Sheedy and George Loquavam, don't know BK Matlick. Actually, rumor has it now that this is a variety of cacao perhaps from Colombia. Have heard both positive and negative comments on the beans, and haven't yet tasted a…"
9 hours ago
Gifford Laube commented on Jeff Stern's blog post Ecuador's Super Cacao
"Are these the Sacha Gold trees? Is this BK Matlick's project?"
9 hours ago
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Valerie Herskowitz replied to George Trejo's discussion Freezing Chocolates
"I have a question about defrosting the frozen chocolate. I did a fairly large batch at the beginning of the week, froze them in air tight containers, but when I took them out, they were full of condensation. Should I have transferred them to the…"
10 hours ago
Kris Schoofs replied to Kris Schoofs's discussion Problem unmoulding airbrushed chocolates
"Thanks for the suggestion. Lowering the temperature might indeed solve my problem. I'll give it a try very soon, but I have a good feeling about it."
11 hours ago
 

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Tempering Machine VS Melter

Started by Lawrence danielka in Opinion. Last reply by Arun Bhargava 3 hours ago. 7 Replies

Good day to EveryoneI have been thinking about expanding my hobby chocolate making into a small business. I have been tempering by hand and melting on a double boiler for 1.5-2 lbs batch at a time, but I think it might be time to upgrade. I only…Continue

Tags: temper, machine, tempering, melter

Freezing Chocolates

Started by George Trejo in News. Last reply by Mim 6 hours ago. 18 Replies

I know you can freeze chocolates, and I know the process.   My question is if anyone here does it successfully for their businesses? Anything that really shouldn't be frozen? Continue

Problem unmoulding airbrushed chocolates

Started by Kris Schoofs in Tips, Tricks, and Techniques. Last reply by Kris Schoofs 11 hours ago. 2 Replies

Hi,I recently ran into an airbrush problem. I sprayed my mould with yellow and red cacaobutter (untempered cacaobutter at 35°C using a compressor, not a can of compressed air) and then I moulded it with white chocolate.Up till now I didn't have any…Continue

Best Drizzling Method?

Started by Laura B in Tips, Tricks, and Techniques. Last reply by Laura B 20 hours ago. 3 Replies

Hi!I'm a new candy maker and am entirely self-taught in regards to chocolate.  My business is not chocolate focused, but I do use chocolate to drizzle over the candies that I make.  I'm currently using a Rev Delta temperer, with a ladle to fill…Continue

Tags: topping, decorating, drizzling

Washing Strawberries

Started by Karen Blueberry in Tips, Tricks, and Techniques. Last reply by Karen Blueberry yesterday. 6 Replies

Can anyone give me advise on the best way to wash & prepare strawberries before dipping them?Many Thanks,KarenContinue

Premade truffle shels- necessity or copout?

Started by Chocolate Luv in Opinion. Last reply by Brad Churchill yesterday. 16 Replies

Hello friends, I own a small chocolate company which has been slowly growing over the last 4 years. I mainly sell wholesale to small gourmet shops, and am really looking to expand out of my city and to a more national basis. With that in mind, I…Continue

Tags: shells, truffle

Emerging Chocolatier with questions.

Started by Evan Langendorf in Opinion. Last reply by Brad Churchill yesterday. 12 Replies

Hello everyone! First of all I would like to give thanks to all who contribute to such a wonderful site, the information has been hugely helpful for me so far. I have a few questions that havent been exactly covered or at least I havent found them.…Continue

financing a chocolate shop

Started by Clarah Manuhwa in Chocolate Education. Last reply by Clarah Manuhwa on Monday. 4 Replies

I know so many of you started their own chocolate shops. I was wondering how much it costs to start a chocolate shop. I know it depends upon a lot of factors including location and size.  Any information would be very helpful to plan ahead.Continue

Tags: start-ups, finances, shop, chocolate

Choosing the right chocolate?

Started by Mike Mills in Opinion. Last reply by Clay Gordon on Monday. 3 Replies

Really exciting time as we're shortly due to open our first chocolate factory shop in the UK. Now that the reall leg work has started, we are currently looking at suppliers of raw materials and I was absoluteley astounded by the sheer number of…Continue

Tags: types, choosing, choice, chocolate

melanger necessary?

Started by beth campbell in Tech Help. Last reply by beth campbell on Monday. 14 Replies

Wondering if anyone knows if a conching or melanger is necessary to mix cacao powder, butter and sugar, or does it have to be liqeur?Continue

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Thank you for trying to keep us spam free

Posted by sammygayle on May 20, 2013 at 11:55am 0 Comments

Hi Clay:

Thank you so much for your recent email and all your efforts to try and keep us spam free.  This is much appreciated.

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addicted to chocolate song

Posted by teddy on May 13, 2013 at 10:00am 0 Comments

 Hello Guys. I just wanted to let everybody know about a new song called "Addicted to Chocolate" by a London girl band. I think its exactly how us chocolate lovers feel. At least that how I feel.  enjoy.  ( cut and paste youtube link)  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=unQF4Ri_zKc

Suggestions of the Best Commercial Recipe for Spanish Thick Chocolate for Churros Dipping

Posted by Neville on April 25, 2013 at 7:56pm 0 Comments

Any ideas for doing this in bulk for festivals etc

Anatomy of a Tasting Menu

Posted by Clay Gordon on April 21, 2013 at 12:00pm 0 Comments

I am often asked ... about how I approach my pairings, where I get my inspirations, and what my thought processes are. I recently had the opportunity to conceive and prepare a five–course prix fixe tasting dinner at Jimmy's #43, a craft beer bar and restaurant in New York's East Village. The occasion was April, which at Jimmy's is the inspiration for April Sours month - a celebration of sours, Lambics, and wild ferments. As I was working on the menu I…

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Starting slowly - Picked up a free granite slab this morning!

Posted by Kaydee Kreitlow on March 30, 2013 at 1:30pm 0 Comments

I am interested in starting my own chocolate company. While I am getting the finances together and researching business requirements etc. I am teaching myself how to make chocolates more precisely (and more important, to get excellent results every time!)

I was looking online at marble slabs and I found one for about $50 with no guarantees for the piece arriving whole to my doorstep. Then I checked my local Home Depot and Lowe's and i couldn't buy a single tile 18" x 18" but I…

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3D Chocolate Easter Egg Art

Posted by redman on March 28, 2013 at 10:41am 0 Comments

As a new member and in the spirit of the Easter Bunny, since I cant share real chocolate with you, I did the next best thing, and created a series of 3D Model Eggs and applied real chocolate textures to them . I also created 3D individual gold egg holders to place them in and then created a realistic rendering of the models into this picture…

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