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Started this discussion. Last reply by Steve Whitman Jun 2, 2011. 5 Replies 0 Likes
Hello Chocolate Lifers ;^) I'm a new subscriber, starting a chocolate business, and have tons of questions to ask. I'm in New Mexico, where the health codes prohibit any food production for sale from…Continue
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Steve Whitman replied to Tony Angnardo's discussion Commecial grade clear top chocolate boxes - supplier neededSteve Whitman replied to Sara Meyer's discussion Storage for chocolate"For going to markets I use a Cambro carrier with slots for half sheet pans and a freezer pack. Be sure to warp each tray of. Chocolates I'm plastic wrap so they don't spill inside the carrier. I use clear hotel pans filled with ice…"
Steve Whitman liked Mark J Stone's discussion $200.00 prize for a Dark Chocolate drizzle recipe for popcornSteve Whitman replied to Walt Moody's discussion After action report on my first attempt at Caramels"I find I need to cook caramel to 250 F to get a firm but still chewy texture. 248 F and its to soft to hold its shape when dipping, 252 F and its getting pretty hard. I'm working at 5000 ft. elevation with (usually) low humidity, which may have…"
Steve Whitman replied to Greg Gould's discussion Yet Another Shelf Life Discussion - For The Holidays"Enrobed or molded, if you're sealing the ganache in tempered chocolate you should have at least a 3 week room temperature shelf life."
Steve Whitman replied to Greg Gould's discussion Yet Another Shelf Life Discussion - For The Holidays"Greg - Maybe I'm missing something, but I don't see where you're enrobing or dipping your ganache in tempered chocolate. If you're trying to get shelf life for "naked" ganache, I don't think that's…"
Steve Whitman replied to Brad Churchill's discussion What Do YOU pay for chocolate?"Brad - I get Guittard and E. Guittard from a local bakery supply company for about $4.50/lb, buying in 10 - 50 lb orders. Some of it they stock normally, but the E. Guittard they stock for me specifically at that price."
Steve Whitman posted a blog postAny Chocolate Calendars for 2013?
Does anyone know of a source for a wall calendar with chocolate as its theme? They have them for everything else - dogs, cats, sailboats, guitars, mountains - everything - but I've never seen one for chocolate. Any suggestions?See More
Christopher M Koshak replied to Steve Whitman's discussion Roll or Mold? or both? in the group Startup Central"Hi Steve,
Just my 2 cents, but I would do what sells. In my shop I do both but tend to do more rolled but just because they sell better. I like to vary what I do just to keep the creative juices flowing and try new things. Good luck with…"
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Roll or Mold? or both?
Hello Chocolate Lovers. I started my chocolate business in Albuquerque, NM about a year ago and am at the point where I need to ramp up production (and sales) to make this a viable business. I'm making truffles (molded and hand rolled) which I sell at the local Growers Market in season and to shops wholesale year round. Growth means investing in equipment.I've gotten a lot of useful information here, so I thought I would pose this question to the group: Do I need to focus on either molded…See More
Steve Whitman replied to Rich Cohen's discussion Packaging for Truffles, Bars, and Holidays in the group Startup Central"I need packaging that will show off my product on the shelf. That means a clear top is essential. Maybe some "big names" can sell product that the customers can't see, but for the smal artisanal producer the visual appeal is critical.…"
Steve Whitman replied to Amy DeFiore's discussion New to the group and Outdoor display question in the group Startup Central"I just started my chocolate business this spring and I've been selling at a Growers Market here in Albuquerque, NM since late May. The market is on Saturday mornings from 7:00 to noon, and heat is a big issue by the middle of the morning. I use…"
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Any Chocolate Calendars for 2013?
Posted on October 16, 2012 at 1:33am 0 Comments 0 Likes
Does anyone know of a source for a wall calendar with chocolate as its theme? They have them for everything else - dogs, cats, sailboats, guitars, mountains - everything - but I've never seen one for chocolate. Any suggestions?
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