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I'm not saying anything here that hasn't been said, but I can also assure you that the molds are the problem.
With properly-tempered chocolate molded into relatively warm (i.e. near the chocolate temperature), heavy-duty, injection-molded molds, an…
What kind of molds do you have? Thin/flexible, or rigid?
Alan
Amedei no longer has distribution through its former US distributor. Until they figure out a new distribution model, you will likely see their products less and less.
I have heard that some stores are importing directly, and Chocosphere might do th…
Nancy,
You should add your company information to the TCL Chocolate Makers database. That's a good place to store the information more permanently.
I'm adding my company, The Oakland Chocolate Company in Oakland, CA. I make chocolate from Jamaican beans exclusively. Very small batches. Bars and bonbons.
Here's my U.S. list:
Amano
Ambrosia
Askinosie
Bittersweet Cafe
Black Mountain Chocolate
Blo…
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Comment Wall (17 comments)
- At 2:19pm on January 13, 2010,
Matt Caputo said…
- Alan,
Good of you to email me. It is a shame but I won't be at the show. This will be the first time in years I won't be going, but I have too much to work on hear. You are welcome to call or email anytime. My cell and office phone are below. I am always ready to talk chocolate.
I hope you have a good show. You should send me a sample bar or two. It has been a couple years since I tried it. I have been meaning to carry your product, but I have SOOOOO much Madagascar and I have never gotten around to it. I would like to reevaluate. If it is not too much trouble, you can just give a couple bars to Art at the show. I seem him at least once a week.
Also, you should stop by Chocolatier Blue in Berkeley. If you do tell me and I will let him know you are coming so he will give you the grand tour. Definitely my favorite filled chocolatier in the U.S.
Best,
--
Matt Caputo
Director of Marketing
Tony Caputo's Market & Deli
www.caputosdeli.com
caputo.matt@gmail.com
Office: 801.531.8669
Fax: 801.532.2930
Cell: 801.897.9974
Twitter: @CaputosMarket
- At 11:36pm on October 22, 2009,
Hector Velásquez said… - Seeking strategic alliances for the marketing of products such as organic or conventional cocoa liquor or cocoa for the gourmet industry, we are delighted to be able to attend.
We are able to offer high-quality cocoa in accordance with the requirements you need, ASE, conventional and organic, semi-finished cocoa, liquor, roasted and peeled grains NIBS roasted cocoa, we want to know what their requirements are refers fermentation, quality and quantity, our cocoa is ARRIBA National Fine or flavor (Creole), if there is interest in reaching an agreement we can send you more information, work plans and samples according to your requirements.
We are working integrally with the producers of cocoa, we have experience in the development of negotiation and management of quality control of export products, we are interested to know if you want Ecuadorian cocoa liquor, while I send my best wishes for commercial success.
Please contact us with any questions. We will be glad to assist you at any time and we can make to ensure the quality of the products you require, waiting to hear your comments, wishing all the best commercial.
PS: DO NOT SPEAK MUCH ENGLISH, sorry ERRORS
Best regards,
Héctor Velásquez
I manage in Quality and Commercialization
HECDAVE – KAKAO EXPORT S.A.
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Guayaquil - Ecuador
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- At 2:42pm on March 12, 2009,
IslaReina said… - Hi Alan, I'm from CoMo also; I can't believe I've never been by your store. I can't wait to stop by when I return to the states.
- At 2:53pm on March 3, 2009,
Mindy Fong said… - Hi Alan,
I sent you an email through your website. Sorry to make such a fuss about this, but would love to hear your thoughts as a non-re-melter on this re-melter subject.
Mindy
- At 2:24pm on December 14, 2008,
holycacao said… - My partner in my company, Zev ordered from you directly and had it shipped to my parents house in America. I just got back from the states and am working on a roaster made from an old gas maytag clothes dryer and some kind of winnower.
I really want to make some madagascar but it is very difficult to find someone to ship small quantities here at a reasonable price. I found in European warehouses but I'm having trouble figuring out the export ing. It seems that I need to have beans checked by an equivalent of the usda (don't know the eu one) in order to get a phyto since the phyto does not apply to beans in warehouse.
Anyway I appreciate what you have done with your chocolate and also the advice and help you have been for me. I wish you the best of luck.
- At 6:42pm on December 13, 2008,
holycacao said…
- Hi Alan,
I just wanted to let you know that I tried your three Madagascar bars next to many Madagascar bars. I loved the 75, a lot! It really reminded me of a 77% that I made not so long ago (except yours was roasted perfectly- not too high - I think in my batch roasting of these beans I may have gone a little high on some roasts since the roast flavor is a little more pronounced than I would like- and I noticed how well roasted yours was.
- At 1:03am on December 5, 2008,
Madame Cocoa said… - Alan, pleased to meet you. Looking forward to more interaction. I just did a great holiday collection of craft American makers that was a real hit and included Patric of course. PS - thought the "personal note" on your last newsletter hit the mark - thanks for your expression of pride. - Mme C.
- At 8:23pm on October 5, 2008,
The Republic Of Chocolate said… - hello alan thanks a lot for acepting my request!!...
- At 7:57pm on September 26, 2008,
Tracey Downey said… - Hi Alan,
I got the bars you sent yesterday! Wow, what a difference. I love the new one!!! Great Job! Are you happy with the quality? They turned out very nice!!
Hope to meet you in person some day,
Tracey
- At 7:58am on September 13, 2008,
Curtis Vreeland said… - That was a very nice chocolate tasting area at Slow Food Nation. You are making some great bars. Will contact you later.
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