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Erin replied to Jean Korac's discussion Wanted- Direct to Chocolate Printer in the group Classifieds - For Sale or Wanted
"I know I would be interested in learning more too.  Can you please post here so that we can all see what's available and any input about how good/bad/etc. they are?"
Apr 24
Erin and Lisa R are now friends
Apr 18
Mari Ho liked Erin's discussion Looking to take it to the next level? Why not step in to a turn-key operation in Belize?
Mar 21
Erin and Donna Roesink are now friends
Feb 28
Erin added a discussion to the group Startup Central
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Looking to take it to the next level? Why not step in to a turn-key operation in Belize?

For Sale - Profitable Chocolate Company on the shore of the Caribbean in Belize  Cotton Tree Chocolate Company Ltd. is a profitable 5 year old chocolate company located in Punta Gorda, Belize, that has a well-established customer base.    Punta Gorda is also home to the Toledo Cacao Growers Association (source of cocoa beans) and the annual Toledo Cacao-Fest. Cotton Tree Chocolate is a unique small-batch bean to bar chocolate company.  Cotton Tree Chocolate works with the local community and…See More
Feb 28
Erin replied to Donna Roesink's discussion Would like to buy Chocovision Rev or ACMC Tabletop Temperer in the group Classifieds - For Sale or Wanted
"Not certain if you are interesting in the Rev 1.  If so, send me a message.  "
Feb 28
Erin added a discussion to the group Classifieds - For Sale or Wanted
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For Sale - Profitable Chocolate Company on the shore of the Caribbean in Belize

Cotton Tree Chocolate Company Ltd. is a profitable 5 year old chocolate company located in Punta Gorda, Belize, that has a well-established customer base.    Punta Gorda is also home to the Toledo Cacao Growers Association (source of cocoa beans) and the annual Toledo Cacao-Fest. Cotton Tree Chocolate is a unique small-batch bean to bar chocolate company.  Cotton Tree Chocolate works with the local community and farmers toward environmental, economic and social responsibility.   Cotton Tree…See More
Feb 27
Erin replied to Ann Wurden's discussion Micro start up equipment - tempering machines in the group Startup Central
"I have a new Rev 1 like Jimmy has the link to that I can sell you for $350 + shipping (and tax, if applicable).  It's still in the box.  Just send me a message on the Chocolate Life if you want it along with your contact info. "
Feb 27

Profile Information

Dark, Milk, White?
Dark
Most memorable chocolate experience:
Chocolate week at Cotton Tree Lodge in Belize. Picking the pods, fermenting the fruit and all the steps to create my own chocolate bar.
My favorite chocolate is:
Cotton Tree Chocolate

Erin's Blog

Bear attempts to steal chocolate factory

Posted on July 6, 2010 at 10:56am 2 Comments

I arrived home from a road trip in the wee hours on the 4th of July and was too tired to unload the car. In addition to all the equipment for my new chocolate factory I'll be opening in the fall, I had 400 lbs of cocoa butter and over 150 lbs of beans in the back of the car. I was convinced that I had the best smelling car (especially at the end of a two week road trip).



The next morning I had confirmation of just how good it smelled. When going to open the back of the car, I noticed… Continue

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At 3:06pm on March 21, 2012, Melanie Boudar said…

yes call me when you are here. 808-557-5358. My store is in Wailea, I can meet you there.

At 2:16pm on October 18, 2011, Dan Corson said…

Hi Erin.

 

Hey, I thought we should introduce ourselves since we are almost neighbors. We live mostly in Seattle, but have a cacao farm on the Hamakua Coast of the Big Island of Hawaii.  Our trees have just started to produce and I heard we had a harvest of 150 pods yesterday.  

 

I assume you will be at the PNW Chocolate Festival next wkend?  Perhaps we can meet there?  We will be joined by another couple that have some land north of us who are planning on planting cacao over the holidays.  I love this Hawaii/PNW connection.

 

If you want to contact me, use my other email address: dan@corsonart.com  I don't make it here all that often.

 

aloha,

 

Dan and Berndt

 

At 12:34pm on July 19, 2011, Wilhelm Wanders said…

Erin,

The white chocolate bar molds have 3 cavities each and each bar measures 6" x 2-7/8". There are six bar molds available.

Thanks,

Wilhelm

At 11:43am on May 3, 2011, Stacy Narrow said…

Hi Erin,

 

I am interested in purchasing 3 of those magnetic molds, one of each type.  I am new to all this.  How do I purchase from you?  Thanks for your help.

 

 

At 3:45pm on February 28, 2011, Michael Anderson said…
Could we be any further away from each other. I think shipping is about a thousand for standard freight. I will keep you posted if we are unable to sell it.
At 11:13am on February 24, 2011, Michael Anderson said…
It's in New Hampshire. I'm looking for $7,000... but will consider all offers. Let me know.
At 9:00pm on May 8, 2010, Danielle said…
Hi Erin...Haven't had a chance to use the temperer...it's been too hot here and my place doesn't have air conditioning. But I am thinking of getting up at 4 to try it out tomorrow morning.

As for the marshmallows, air is best, but you can do a gelatin base or egg base. I am trying to figure out once I get my new mixer, what I want to do. Egg based marshmallows don't last as long, but gelatin ones are denser. I will have to wait and see. My new mixer should be here this week.
At 12:55am on April 30, 2010, Danielle said…
Hi Erin...got the temperer today...now I just need to set it up to use it...haven't had much chance to open all the boxes...just got the chocolate stored in a cool place...

Thanks again for your help.

Danielle
At 1:36am on April 29, 2010, Danielle said…
Erin-

Just the mixer went out. I need something that can puff my marshmallows up a bit...so there goes another $400. Oh well...it's just money...can't take it with you...

Other than that all is well.

Take care.

Danielle
At 11:09pm on April 27, 2010, Danielle said…
Hi Erin-

Thanks for checking for me. I await trying the machine and the milk chocolate too.

Caramels are going well...I just created a maple and a black cherry.

I burnt out my mixer on marshmallows and am now in the process of buying a professional mixer for my kitchen here...kind of glad that I only bought one tempering machine.
 
 
 

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