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 Thinning white chocolateI could REALLY do with some help please. I need to thin down chocolate in order to apply a thin layer to enable me to pan freeze dried prod… Started by Colin Green |
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Jan 23 Reply by Colin Green |
 Why do certain ganaches leak out of molded pralines?I have two ganache formulas that consistently leak out of the caps when I use them for shell molded pralines. One contains amaretto and the… Started by Laura Trairatnobhas |
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Jan 23 Reply by Laura Trairatnobhas |
 piping caramelHello, I'm new here. For a quick background, I'm an amateur dabbling in confections, mostly molded filled chocolates (truffles, bon-bons)… Started by mirihn |
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Jan 22 Reply by Clay Gordon |
Panning GingerHas anyone tried panning ginger? I have done two batches - one dark choc and the other milk. Using Sicao chocolate so it's very good chocol… Started by Colin Green |
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Jan 16 Reply by Colin Green |
 wine fridge for chocolate storageI have heard of people using a wine refrigerator for chocolate storage. Does anyone do this, and how does it work out. Thanks. Started by mary amsterdam |
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Jan 14 Reply by mary amsterdam |
 Caramel CuttingHello, I have a question for all of you professionals. How do you cut caramel into exact sizes consistently?? I see the rollers with the… Started by Andy |
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Jan 13 Reply by mary amsterdam |
Alcohol ConcentratesDoes anyone have experience using alcohol concentrates like the ones at Chef Rubber?http://www.shopchefrubber.com/Liquor-Concentrates/My ga… Started by Greg Gould |
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Jan 6 Reply by Kerry |
Chocovision Rev 1not tempering chocolateHi, I am another newbie looking for information on tempering machines. I am a novice and apparently love to torture myself...but before I p… Started by Susan Miller |
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Jan 3 Reply by Brad Churchill |
Opening a new candy shop, and could use adviceHello, everyone! I am a long-time lurker, and have always been impressed with the expertise of the members, so I am finally posting. :) … Started by Meg Randall |
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Jan 1 Reply by Larry |
After action report on my first attempt at CaramelsI finally took a shot at caramels yesterday. For staters, I like to cook as a hobby, I like chocolate but I haven't done much by way of can… Started by Walt Moody |
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Jan 1 Reply by Ruth Atkinson Kendrick |
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