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Nicole Gnutzman replied to Nicole Gnutzman's discussion WANTED: Hilliard Little Dipper in the group Classifieds - For Sale or Wanted"Thanks, Jeremy. Just sent you the PayPal payment."
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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
beth campbell replied to beth campbell's discussion melanger necessary?"$500, and I am finding it is wearing out quickly, not sure if I am causing that or it is because of the nylon washer they use. I am finding they are wearing quickly. "
Alan Golub replied to Clay Gordon's discussion Marking the Passing of an Inspiration: Mott Green"The last time we saw Mott he was in New York and gave us a fresh cacao bean from one of his Grenada-grown pods and encouraged us to plant it - we had no idea our favorite tropical plant could grow in New York City! Here's a photo entitled…"
William Snoding replied to Donny Gagliardi's discussion Seeding with cacao butter"The price is dependant on where you live, because here in the UK gramme for gramme Mycryo is cheaper to buy than a tub of solid cocoa butter. Besides, cocoa butter is so hard it can be shaved or grated without freezing."
"Hi Beth,
if you don't mind me asking the price you paid for the cocoatown melanger?"
Clay Gordon replied to Donny Gagliardi's discussion Seeding with cacao butter"Donny -
Mycryo is comparatively expensive. Cheebs' suggestion is a way to produce essentially the same product for significantly less money. "
Clay Gordon replied to Daniel Herskovic's discussion plumbing need for chocolate production?"The grease trap may be a requirement of local code. A treatment like this will not be considered to be an acceptable substitute.
If you're looking for an inexpensive grease trap, try the ones from Canplas…"
Daniel Herskovic replied to Daniel Herskovic's discussion plumbing need for chocolate production?"Thanks Clay!
Your advice is incredibly valuable. I never knew such a product existed! Do you think I can get away with using just the enzymatic product once a week and not have a grease trap installed?"
Debbie Arrington replied to Debbie Arrington's discussion For Sale- Poly molds in the group Classifieds - For Sale or Wanted"Sorry for the late reply- these are the heavy weight polycarbonate molds."
Maggie Calpin posted a discussionHilliard vs. Chocovision - Newby Here ;)
Hi All!I would love any advice on what tempering machine I should purchase for my business. I currently own a gourmet gift basket store for over 5 years now, and really enjoy working with my vendors with chocolate and creating attractive and tasty treats for my customers. I recently attended a few chocolate courses and am ready to start slowly with a few select pieces. I've read a few of the forums, but am still not sure if Hilliard Little Dipper of Chocovision Delta is the way to go. I am…See More
Clay Gordon replied to Daniel Herskovic's discussion plumbing need for chocolate production?"Daniel -
The fat in the chocolate is going to be no harder on the pipes than other fats. What you may want to institute is some sort of regular pipe cleaning with an enzymatic or similar product. Once a week, say as part of closing down on…"
Cherub added a discussion to the group Classifieds - For Sale or WantedWanted - tempering machine (chocovision or other)
Hello,I'm willing to buy medium size tempering machine. Located in Canada. Thanks. See More
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melanger necessary?
Started by beth campbell in Tech Help. Last reply by beth campbell 59 minutes ago. 16 Replies 0 Likes
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
Marking the Passing of an Inspiration: Mott Green
Started by Clay Gordon in News. Last reply by Alan Golub 1 hour ago. 8 Replies 6 Likes
The chocolate world was stunned to learn that on Saturday, May 31st, 2013, Mott Green died in Grenada.Apparently, he working outside in the rain on something electrical and the unexpected happened.It is easy to underestimate what Mott did for the…Continue
Seeding with cacao butter
Started by Donny Gagliardi in Tips, Tricks, and Techniques. Last reply by William Snoding 1 hour ago. 7 Replies 1 Like
Has anyone tried seeding with cacao butter? What method did you use? Did you melt first then add, or did you add chunks at a time?
plumbing need for chocolate production?
Started by Daniel Herskovic in Tech Help. Last reply by Clay Gordon 2 hours ago. 5 Replies 0 Likes
Currently I am building a kitchen meant for chocolate confectionery production. I am wondering if I need anything special in regard to plumbing. Is a grease trap necessary. I am open to hearing about your experiences and suggestions. Thanks!Continue
Hilliard vs. Chocovision - Newby Here ;)
Started by Maggie Calpin in Opinion 3 hours ago. 0 Replies 0 Likes
Hi All!I would love any advice on what tempering machine I should purchase for my business. I currently own a gourmet gift basket store for over 5 years now, and really enjoy working with my vendors with chocolate and creating attractive and tasty…Continue
displaying chocolate in bakery case
Started by mary amsterdam in Tech Help. Last reply by mary amsterdam 7 hours ago. 2 Replies 0 Likes
I am looking for advice regarding displaying my chocolates (truffles, caramels, salted caramels and assorted "barks") in a bakery display case. I share space with a bakery, and have been offered space in the display case. Does anyone have any…Continue
Discover Chocolate in the Dominican Republic
Started by Clay Gordon in Travels & Adventures. Last reply by Clay Gordon 12 hours ago. 14 Replies 0 Likes
THIS TRIP HAS BEEN POSTPONED UNTIL 2012. Discover Chocolate in the Dominican Republic is for chocolate professionals and serious chocophiles with a passion for chocolate who want to experience cacao first hand: to see cacao pods growing on the tree,…Continue
transfer sheet printing system
Started by Nadia in Tech Help. Last reply by TheChocolateMan 16 hours ago. 3 Replies 0 Likes
Hi i am in India and i want to setup a transfer sheets printing setup.Anybody kind enough to help me with what type of printer ? what type of colors should i get and where in india can i find them.Continue
Wrapping machine for the ball shape chocolate
Started by Fisher Au in Where to Buy 20 hours ago. 0 Replies 0 Likes
Hi folksI am Fisher,new one for the chocolate life,here i am wanna know which is the most efficiently wrapping machine for the ball shape chocolate?and what is the price?Thx Continue
Issues Decorating Moulds with White Chocolate
Started by Evelyn in Tips, Tricks, and Techniques. Last reply by William Snoding yesterday. 1 Reply 0 Likes
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…Continue
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Science Fiction Movie
Posted by Emay Wang on June 8, 2013 at 7:31pm 1 Comment 1 Like
I am never a big fan of science fiction movies; many of them are full of fancy and conjecture. I would prefer to watch something that was based more on scientific fact.
But I have changed my point of view lately. With the help of great…
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Food & Wine's Best Chocolate in the U.S.
Posted by ChocoFiles on May 23, 2013 at 12:48am 0 Comments 1 Like
Food & Wine's Best Chocolate in the U.S.
What a spotty list! It's good that they have Askinosie, French Broad, Dandelion, and Woodblock on their list. But other top quality b2b makers like Rogue, Fresco, Manoa, Ritual, and Dick Taylor are conspicuously absent while Lindt makes the list! Makes one question the experience and the judgment of the editors.
For me it is just another…
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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 1 Like
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.
SGL
addicted to chocolate song
Posted by teddy on May 13, 2013 at 10:00am 0 Comments 0 Likes
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 0 Likes
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 2 Likes
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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