Forum Activity for @Ricky Sanders

Ricky Sanders
@Ricky Sanders
10/04/10 11:57:16
3 posts

Need help describing a new Chocolate item


Posted in: Opinion

As a Chocolatier that does shows and events, plastic glasses would be my last choice to use. Good luck in your venture. Think you would be better off changing your target market, have to agree with the other two on this one.
Dirke Botsford
@Dirke Botsford
09/08/10 22:44:59
98 posts

Need help describing a new Chocolate item


Posted in: Opinion

I agree with Andrea, not sure if this would be appealing to all that many people. just my opinion. I see where you are hoping to go with it but I would rather use a nice glass to make a special desert rather than plastic, seems cheap. I wish you the best with it regardless.
Paul DeFruscio
@Paul DeFruscio
08/31/10 08:40:16
2 posts

Need help describing a new Chocolate item


Posted in: Opinion

AndreaThanks for your reply. We are in the packaging business, so the package would consist of the box and 2 empty glasses. Our target market is the retailer of chocolate. The retailer would buy the package with the empty glass. This concept appeals to a variety of markets, It is up to your imagination to come up with a use for the product. But for one minute, imagine, you are having someone over for dinner, and you want a creative dessert, take a pair of chocolate lined cups, scoop of ice cream with chocolate sauce, and you have a unique and sexy dessert. Then remove the chocolate from the glasses and eat it. Someone mentioned a chocolate Martini, image serving the martini in a cup lined in chocolate.As far at the trade thing goes, this is just one of the many items we will be showing at the Chocolate show in Atlantic City next month.Thanks again for your comments, what makes your reply interesting to me, it that I need to refine my presentation, and make the usage more clear.
Andrea B
@Andrea B
08/31/10 08:29:24
92 posts

Need help describing a new Chocolate item


Posted in: Opinion

Please clarify - you are only selling the plastic champagne cups and there is no chocolate in them? And what do you mean when you say that is "for you(r) folks to do"? Do you mean that chocolate sellers would buy these and add the chocolate and then resell them or that the consumer would buy them and add the chocolate? What type of crowd are you planning to market this item to (i.e. wedding parties, general population, etc)? This could affect the neame you choose. I have to be entirely honest with you. I really don't get this (with or without the chocolate) on any level. I'm sure everyone will have their own opinion but this is not something I would see at a tradeshow or in a store and think that I want it or need to buy it. Also, I would assume that most people already have some form of glasses they could use for what you are suggesting. Maybe I'm missing something. Perhaps additional information would help me understand better.
Paul DeFruscio
@Paul DeFruscio
08/31/10 07:51:55
2 posts

Need help describing a new Chocolate item


Posted in: Opinion

Good morning all
I am reaching out to this group for some help. I am about to launch a new packaging item for Chocolate. The short description of this item is a pair of plastic champagne cups / glasses that are lined with Chocolate. I am selling the packaging / glasses. Not the chocolate, that is for your folks to do. My issue is trying to come up with some sort of catchy name. These glasses can be used for a variety of desserts / drinks. I would appreciate any help or suggestions that you can offer. Right now I am calling it a "chocolate dessert cup" Will be happy to forward you a pic if you think it might help.
Thanks to all for your help
Paul DeFruscio
Mason Box


updated by @Paul DeFruscio: 04/18/15 21:00:44
Chuck Pheterson
@Chuck Pheterson
08/30/10 19:25:30
2 posts



It did not show up on my DVR search function either. However, when I scrolled forward using the DVR program guide function, I was able to find it. Try using the guide function rather than the search function. Good luck.
updated by @Chuck Pheterson: 10/21/15 18:13:36
OG
@OG
12/07/10 10:57:20
3 posts



Hello HelenWhat do you think will be a fair price?ThanksOG
deborah2
@deborah2
12/07/10 10:29:03
25 posts



here's the link to the item; if it doesn't work, try a search for candy slicer: http://cgi.ebay.com/CONFECTIONERY-CUTTER-Candy-Slicer-Cake-Pastry-Guitar-/280597849205?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item4154ef6475
deborah2
@deborah2
12/06/10 19:43:55
25 posts



I saw one on eBay just a day or two ago...a double frame.
Helen Staines
@Helen Staines
12/06/10 15:11:17
9 posts



it is sold, I bought it
OG
@OG
12/06/10 14:32:18
3 posts



Hi SolisMay I know how much? You can send me an email to ogerstl@hotmail.comThanks
OG
@OG
12/06/10 09:49:39
3 posts



Hi DougDo you still have the guitar cutter?What other equipments you may have available to sell?ThanksOG
Jay2
@Jay2
10/02/10 15:38:13
3 posts



Do you have any other equipment for sale? Please reply to SidecarJay@sbcglobal.net.Thanks,Jay
Chocolique - Australia
@Chocolique - Australia
09/30/10 05:53:56
2 posts



Hi doug, or anyone else reading this, I am also looking for a second hand cutter. Katarina does not buy it I would be interested.RegardsKarel
Helen Staines
@Helen Staines
09/27/10 07:53:00
9 posts



Doug, I would be very interesyed, please email me at helenstaines@hotmail.com with more information or call 204-292-7262ThanksHelen
Doug Allen
@Doug Allen
09/27/10 07:33:20
2 posts



Katerina,We have a guitar cutter that we no longer need since we closed out retail shop. Are you still looking for one? I can send pictures and price if you are interested. Doug
Chuck Pheterson
@Chuck Pheterson
08/30/10 19:20:26
2 posts



I recently purchased a 125 pound chocolate melter/conditioner from Savage Brothers. It is perfect for my needs and was a very good investment.
jasewell
@jasewell
08/30/10 14:50:16
1 posts



prices? size?
Gustaf Mabrouk
@Gustaf Mabrouk
08/26/10 17:58:21
9 posts

Selmi temperers...


Posted in: Classifieds ARCHIVE

Looking to buy a used selmi tempering machine with an enrobed attachmentAnd conveyor belt....any one has an idea where to look or does any one know anyone selling a used machine.ThanksGustaf
updated by @Gustaf Mabrouk: 04/07/25 13:00:14
Brad Payton
@Brad Payton
08/30/10 17:04:06
13 posts

Help needed finding cake cutter wire in bulk!


Posted in: Classifieds ARCHIVE

The Cake cutter I use has a serrated blade that is very similar to what is on a band saw. You might want to check and see if a band saw blade will work for what you are looking for.
Kerry
@Kerry
08/30/10 11:45:42
288 posts

Help needed finding cake cutter wire in bulk!


Posted in: Classifieds ARCHIVE

Would you consider just using heavier wire instead - I know some folks do that for cutting caramel.
Carlos Eichenberger
@Carlos Eichenberger
08/30/10 10:40:12
158 posts

Help needed finding cake cutter wire in bulk!


Posted in: Classifieds ARCHIVE

Oh I have several frames strung with good stainless wire. I'm just experimenting with the cake cutter wire, as a trial with a cake cutter yielded very clean and precise cuts, whereas the normal thin wire produced breaks in the chocolate even though it was paper thin. Also, the cake cutter wire is MUCH stronger, preventing the dreaded snapped wires in the middle of a ganache slab. Cleaning the cake cutter wasn't difficult at all, very hot water and patience did the trick.
Ruth Atkinson Kendrick
@Ruth Atkinson Kendrick
08/29/10 22:28:56
194 posts

Help needed finding cake cutter wire in bulk!


Posted in: Classifieds ARCHIVE

DR does sell guitar wire. I just got some from them.
Clay Gordon
@Clay Gordon
08/29/10 16:31:46
1,689 posts

Help needed finding cake cutter wire in bulk!


Posted in: Classifieds ARCHIVE

I have never heard of anyone using serrated wire on a guitar. It would be very difficult to clean. Kerekes (bakedeco.com) sells guitar wire in 30m rolls on their site. Design et Realisation ( www.dr.ca ) sells guitars but does not advertise wire, but I would have to believe that an e-mail would reveal a source (or the fact that they sell it); in fact a post on the eGullet forum referenced below mentions that they do sell guitar wire. TCF Sales sells guitars - they probably also have wire.But you do want stainless steel. In fact, you could probably source the wire locally as long as it's food grade stainless and the right gauge it doesn't need to be packaged specifically for ganache cutter. Here's an article on eGulle t that includes plans for building a frame.
Kerry
@Kerry
08/28/10 20:55:45
288 posts

Help needed finding cake cutter wire in bulk!


Posted in: Classifieds ARCHIVE

This is the only place online that mentioned serrated wire - http://www.rfalloy.com/products.htm Doesn't look stainless though. Might be worth contacting them to see if they have more information.
Carlos Eichenberger
@Carlos Eichenberger
08/28/10 10:50:13
158 posts

Help needed finding cake cutter wire in bulk!


Posted in: Classifieds ARCHIVE

Really? No one? All the dessert pros on this site? 2 days and *crickets*
Carlos Eichenberger
@Carlos Eichenberger
08/25/10 10:08:01
158 posts

Help needed finding cake cutter wire in bulk!


Posted in: Classifieds ARCHIVE

I need to find a roll of serrated cake cutter wire ( this type of cake cutter) but everywhere I look, I can only find pre-cut lengths. I want the whole roll because I want to string one of my guitar frames with this wire. Some pieces really benefit from this serrated cut, but so far, no luck finding the stuff by the roll. Help!

updated by @Carlos Eichenberger: 04/07/25 13:00:14
Sebastian
@Sebastian
11/25/12 05:41:53
754 posts

refining


Posted in: News & New Product Press (Read-Only)

Well, this was not a typical priest 8-)

Dubai's just too hot for me. Dune bashing's a lot of fun though 8-)

Omar Forastero
@Omar Forastero
11/25/12 03:58:50
86 posts

refining


Posted in: News & New Product Press (Read-Only)

AWesome I'll look into the 5 rolls and see what happens.

Yeah hiking in Lebanon is fun. Before moving to Dubai I used to go every weekend but I never met Vartok.cool name. it goes better on a psychedellic music artist if you ask me. :-)

Sebastian
@Sebastian
11/24/12 09:20:10
754 posts

refining


Posted in: News & New Product Press (Read-Only)

Buehler makes a mighty fine series of 5 roll refiners. You may want to get a smaller pre-refiner (3 roll) to use in conjunction with the 5 roll.

I'd love for money not to be an issue 8-)

Lebanon eh - i used to go hiking in the mountains there with a massive bear of a priest named Vartok. Beautiful place.

Omar Forastero
@Omar Forastero
11/23/12 21:43:55
86 posts

refining


Posted in: News & New Product Press (Read-Only)

Sebastian, as I mentioned, I will need an industrial machine, to be exact I would like to have the flexibility to produce up to 4000 Kgs a day. So if I consider money not being an issue (since It will be coming out of my employers pockets :) ) are you recommending the buehler?

Sebastian
@Sebastian
11/23/12 06:12:42
754 posts

refining


Posted in: News & New Product Press (Read-Only)

What's the best color car, red or blue? Depends on what you value. There are lots of ways to particle size reduce. For me, the best one is a million dollar buehler refiner or an air classified mill. That's not going to be the best for most of you because of the infrastructure, volume, and cost requirements.

if you're a little guy making 10 lbs a day, a stone roller mill is probably your best bet, or a small lehman or day pilot refiner.

Omar Forastero
@Omar Forastero
11/22/12 06:31:34
86 posts

refining


Posted in: News & New Product Press (Read-Only)

I stone grinded some chocolate the other day and realised it is the best method to achieve a better smoother tastier chocolate. Now because I am not using one at work and because I will need a large industrial refiner to match demand. I would love to ask you fine people. What's a good industrial refining machine?

holycacao
@holycacao
08/25/10 01:01:15
38 posts

refining


Posted in: News & New Product Press (Read-Only)

Quantity will dictate the best grinding method. We've used stone grinders in the beginning and now use a hammer mill and 3 roll refiner. The hammer mill quickly grinds the nibs into a rough liquor. The roll refiners take longer to refine but give the best results in my humble opinion. Having 2 refiners in series would speed up production - as would having larger rolls $$$. I think most chocolate makers would tell you that you make chocolate with what you have. Its possible to find a good deal, be prepared to fix up machines (a necessity in this business).Jo
Duffy Sheardown
@Duffy Sheardown
08/24/10 23:43:07
55 posts

refining


Posted in: News & New Product Press (Read-Only)

The "best" method depend on what you are trying to achieve and what throughput you are aiming for. I have a 30kg granite grinder and use that to refine the nibs for a good few hours before adding other ingredients and starting the conching part of the process. When supply cannot meet demand I might need to find something else but at the moment that is working fine.My other concern was cleaning - as I use several types of bean and make small batches I only want to have to clean as few machines as possible to minimise losses. This way I only clean the grinder and. later, the temperer.DUffy
Dimond Atkins
@Dimond Atkins
08/24/10 19:18:11
3 posts

refining


Posted in: News & New Product Press (Read-Only)

After experimenting with various methods of refining, I'm about as lost as I can be. I'm trying to decide which is the most efficient and effective method - roll milling, ball milling, stone grinder, and pul.mill. I just want to get some idea as to what everyone prefers... Let me know...

-Dimond

updated by @Dimond Atkins: 12/13/24 12:16:07
Brian Donaghy
@Brian Donaghy
09/01/10 12:05:13
58 posts

Chocolate/Confectionery Stores


Posted in: Travels & Adventures

St. Croix ChocolateMarine on St. Croix, MN651.433.1400
Danielle
@Danielle
08/31/10 10:22:45
11 posts

Chocolate/Confectionery Stores


Posted in: Travels & Adventures

Thanks Wendy. That's a great help.
Wendy Buckner
@Wendy Buckner
08/21/10 23:25:50
35 posts

Chocolate/Confectionery Stores


Posted in: Travels & Adventures

I used to live in Iowa City... Bochner's Chocolate was really good. Chocolatier Blue just opened a new location at 4101 Pioneer Woods Dr. in Lincoln, NE... Very good chocolates! Not sure about chocolates in Minnesota but one of the most amazing Pastry Chefs I know and had the pleasure of learning from just opened Patisserie 46 in Minneapolis. Worth checking out! Hope this helps!!! ~Wendy
Danielle
@Danielle
08/21/10 13:41:49
11 posts

Chocolate/Confectionery Stores


Posted in: Travels & Adventures

Do you have any recommendations about any chocolate or confectionery stores to visit in Nebraska, Minnesota and Iowa? I am familiar with BT McElrath in Minnesota and I have also checked Chocomap and Yelp for listings. Iam specifically seekingsmall independent candy makers.


updated by @Danielle: 05/29/15 12:31:38
Kerry
@Kerry
08/20/10 18:55:41
288 posts

Transportion of "delicate" cargo.


Posted in: Tech Help, Tips, Tricks, Techniques

What Shelley said! Not too much cold.
Jacquie Schofield
@Jacquie Schofield
08/20/10 18:30:39
11 posts

Transportion of "delicate" cargo.


Posted in: Tech Help, Tips, Tricks, Techniques

The chocolates are boxed. Thanks so much for the info!
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