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While your husband’s busy watching Direct TV football you can work on your chocolate skills; even at home you can come up with some gorgeous confections. Here are a few utensils you need to get started on a journey to successful chocolate making:

Candy Thermometer: this piece is essential as it ensures you never scorch the chocolate. Burned chocolate will solidify and get chalky and a candy thermometer is useful Read the rest of this entry »

Edible transfers are the latest way to make professional looking confections at home. An edible transfer is a sheet of plastic that has a pattern printed on it using cocoa powder and edible dyes. These patterns can be pretty sophisticated, ranging from abstract geometric shapes to photo realistic pictures. There are also patterns of repeated text, such as “Happy Birthday.” There are many different colors and patterns available, and if you don’t find one you like, they are easy to commission.
The real genius is that you add melted chocolate. Place the transfers on a flat Read the rest of this entry »

Chocolate is abundant and tasty, but unfortunately the candy suffers defects called chocolate blooms, which can make it look unsightly. There is concern in the industry for ths defect, however there are ways to fix it. Manufacturers can learn how by reading this article.

Chocolate Bloom Explained

This is basically a white coating that shows up on the surface of chocolate ready for distribution. It is considered unpleasant due to the moldy effect that it Read the rest of this entry »

Are you a chocolate lover looking for creative decorating ideas for your big day? Chocolate centerpieces are rapidly becoming popular centerpiece creations in addition to being delicious gourmet extras for any special occasion. Chocolate centerpieces are ideal for virtually any type of event or reception; wedding receptions, birthday parties, graduation celebrations and more.

There are many different centerpiece designs that can be made from chocolate. Bouquets – Flowers made from chocolate molds and adhered to lollipop sticks. Chocolate Dishes – Fill your favorite glass jar or bowl with an assortment of elegant Read the rest of this entry »

Homemade chocolates are great to give away as gifts or for serving at a party. They are sure to be a hit. This project is easy and kids love to help.

Chocolate bars from a store are usually not suitable for melting for chocolate making. Home chocolate-making chips are available at most craft and party stores in bags. They come in a variety of colors for a wide range of designs.

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Using chocolate molds is an easy way to turn your sweet creations into works of art. Molds can be found to fit any style, celebration or holiday so it is simple to customize your confections to suit any occasion.

Start by carefully melting your chocolate in a double burner, stirring constantly. Once melted, slowly pour the chocolate into dry and clean molds. Make sure the chocolate reaches every part of the mold to avoid having air bubbles. You may use a spoon or spatula to carefully press the chocolate down.Confused? Here ‘s a little help . Be careful not to overfill Read the rest of this entry »

Always-delicious chocolate does not always have to be brown or white. You can easily transform your delectable creations into stylish and whimsical colors by using regular food dye. Coloring your chocolates will make them stand-outs for any celebration, holiday or bake sale.

White chocolate is best for dying with food coloring due to its light shade. Food coloring can also be added to dark chocolate, but more dye is needed to achieve even a slight tint.

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Painting with dark chocolate is a fun and easy way to add style to your chocolate and candy creations. All that is needed is the chocolate itself, a paint brush and some creativity!

For a simple project, select a large piece of white chocolate to use as a canvas. For the paint, begin by melting dark chocolate slowly in a double boiler. Using a double boiler and constantly stirring will stop lumps from forming. If you wish to add food coloring to your chocolate, use an oil-based dye and add it drop by drop Read the rest of this entry »