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longevity, how to make your chocolates last longer. 2 Replies
I have cruised through the many discussions here and have not come across any bits on making chocolates last longer, maybe I haven't dug far enough?. Especially truffles. I want to start making lar...
Started by Dirke in Tips, Tricks, and Techniques. Last reply by Dirke 1 hour ago.
Best Female Chocolatier? 23 Replies
Who do you think is the best female chocolatier you've met. Most seem to be men and I am curious who you would count amoung the top ten females out there! As I understand it, a chocolatier is some...
Started by Richard Spangenberg in Opinion. Last reply by Richard Spangenberg 6 hours ago.
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Started by mesha in Allow Me to Introduce Myself 12 hours ago.
Insert - printing solutions 15 Replies
Good day. I need to print a very small run of inserts. These are the inserts people include in the boxes to tell which bonbon is which flavor. Do you guys know where I can go to get a small run? A...
Started by Andre Costa in Tips, Tricks, and Techniques. Last reply by Andre Costa 1 day ago.
Visiting Europe 1 Reply
Hi all, I plan to travel to Europe next year around June/July, and was wondering if anyone knows of any chocolate-related tours I could go on, or places that I could attend. Thanks, Trish :)
Started by Trish in Travels & Adventures. Last reply by L.S. 1 day ago.
using ganache cutters 3 Replies
Hi all, I just got a set of ganache cutters, but am wondering - do you bottom them before or after cutting the shape? And if you do it after cutting, how do you apply the chocolate? I was thinking...
Started by Tien Chiu in Tips, Tricks, and Techniques. Last reply by Tien Chiu Nov 19.
Alcohol in Chocolates 7 Replies
My question is can you use real alcohol in chocolate candies? Do you need a liquor license? Do you need to show the alcohol and content in labeling? Any information on this would be appreciated.
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Started by Jettsub in Recipes. Last reply by Brendan Nov 18.
Nutrition Information 5 Replies
I have opened a chocolate truffles business and have sold wholesale for a while. I am looking in to starting selling retail as well. I need to figure out the nutritional information on the product ...
Started by Brad Payton in News. Last reply by Andy Ciordia Nov 18.
Chocolate packaging & boxes, something special? 9 Replies
I am looking to package my truffles and chocolates to one day sell but the only things I can find that fit are the standard white truffle boxes etc....boring in my opinion. The other option is gold...
Started by Dirke in Opinion. Last reply by Andy Ciordia Nov 18.
I'm new, not computer literate, want to connect, have many questions and passions regarding cacao 1 Reply
Hello Cacao Appreciators, I'm new... new to the site, new to cacao. I'm looking for a "raw" cacao paste supplier who is fair trade, organic, environmentally sound, family farm or cooperative and in...
Started by Kristin McGary in Allow Me to Introduce Myself. Last reply by Sacred Steve Nov 18.
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Posted by Rene Roman on November 20, 2009 at 4:05pm — 1 Comment
Looking for chocolate manufactuer.
Rene Roman
Arnold Roman
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Posted by Rene Roman on November 20, 2009 at 4:05pm
What Does Anxiety Feel Like?
We don't know how anxiety feels like. So, how does anxiety feel like? Read on and you'll have a rough idea how anxiety feels like.
Johny, a consultant firm assistant supervisor, has started to become nervous in social settings. He is a very shy person. lately he has had extreme difficulty in a variety of social situations. One of his responsibilities at work is to interview job applicant. he finds it difficult to look into his interviewee's eyes, and often the mere thought of the inter
… ContinuePosted by Jackson Lin on November 20, 2009 at 2:55pm — 1 Comment
Fun In Mind Happy in Smile...
As soon as you wake up smile. This is a whole new day with many new possibilities. Today you will do new things and meet new people. But in order to receive all these blessings you have to be open to it. Believe that good things will today.
Do what you feel is right. Don't worry about bein… Continue
Posted by Ken Rich on November 20, 2009 at 12:23pm
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Posted by mesha on November 20, 2009 at 10:18am
Relax Your Mind and Stay Focus
Although I send some of them for counseling or psychotherapy when symptoms are severe, most are looking for practical ways to manage stress on their own. They want to take responsibility for handling their own problems observing their inadequate methods of dealing with stress, learning new techniques to improve their habits, and then practicing these techniques on a regular basis. (or you may want more… Continue
Posted by Joseph Timan on November 20, 2009 at 6:08am
Hilliard 80lb. tempering machine
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storage temp
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Improve Yourself with A Healthy Life
Happy thoughts are part of our lives. In an average day it is estimated that we have around 60,000 thoughts. Have you ever wondered how many of these thoughts are happy thoughts?
Anxious thoughts and feelings take us away from our own path... our own purpose. But a straight path doesn´t admit compromises. This negative th… Continue
Posted by Johnaton Peter on November 19, 2009 at 1:45pm
Chocolate as a benefit to skin and body
Posted by LuLu Benavidez on November 18, 2009 at 6:17pm
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