Where can I find for purchase a wide selection of chocolate from a variety of different fine chocolatiers?
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Clare,Thank you so very much. I shall investigate. Sounds delectable!
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Clare,Thank you so very much. I shall investigate. Sounds delectable!
Where can I find for purchase a wide selection of chocolate from a variety of different fine chocolatiers?
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Hi April,The best chocolate shop that I have seen is Ye Olde Friars. Living in northern England we used to holiday ever summer in the Lakes and one of the highlights of this trip was visiting this shop. Anyways enough of the reminiscing! They have just launched their web-site which is fantastic news as a live in the south now. I don't know what your tastes are but I love the dark chocolate cherry liqueurs which have the stalks and pips still attached. Also I have developed a taste for the unusual Hachez bars, flavours such as strawberry and pepper. Weird but surprisingly tasty! Thats enough waffling from me, here's the web addressfriarsofkeswick.co.ukCheers Clare
Where can I find for purchase a wide selection of chocolate from a variety of different fine chocolatiers?
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Thanks, Molly. I will check it out right now!April
Where can I find for purchase a wide selection of chocolate from a variety of different fine chocolatiers?
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Hi!My name is Molly. I am the owner and Taste Temptress of Drexelius Chocoaltes. I sell a selection of all natural chocolate from some of the world's best chocolate makers: drexeliuschocolates.com Enjoy!
Where can I find for purchase a wide selection of chocolate from a variety of different fine chocolatiers?
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Greetings to my fellow chocolate lovers. The passage of time effects surprising changes.... I was the girl on the block who gave away her Halloween candy. I didn't like sweets - especially chocolate! Fast forward many years - and here I am posting on thechocolatelife. I'm fairly new to fine chocolate. I'm looking for a company that I can order from that sells a selection - not just from one chocolatier. Chatham's stock represented 200+ chocolates from fine chocolatiers world-wide. Any suggestions for websites, companies, etc.? Unfortunately, Chatham's of Scottsdale/Phoenix has closed shop.
updated by @April Susan: 04/07/25 13:00:14
Question on the shelf life of raw chocolate
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I'd like to begin experimenting with making molded raw chocolates and I have some questions on shelf life/storage. I read on another website that the raw chocolates need to be kept in the refrigerator or freezer and that the shelf life in the refrigerator was about 4 days and in the freezer 10 days. Since non-raw chocolates do not need refrigeration and last for more than 4-10 days I'm wondering if the information I found is simply wrong? Could someone please verify if raw chocolates need refrigeration and what the shelf life is?
updated by @Valerie: 04/11/25 09:27:36
Genaveh Chocolaterie
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I am sorry if anyone has seen this posted elsewhere. I am looking for opinions on Genaveh's chocolates. In terms of taste, texture and consistency. Thank you.
updated by @Ilana: 04/14/15 05:11:56
Not big samples, but yes, samples. How much chocolate can one eat in a day? Small packets and small bars or cocoa. My experience has been that this is not every exhibitor, but several offer samples to buyers. Maybe things are tighter this year. Since I blog about chocolate, I found it very helpful last year, although mostly I collected collateral. We also placed orders. I think samples would most likely go to buyers.I thought there was a no wheels rule last year, but I saw people with wheels. Frank brings a small backpack. Since most of the exhibitors scan your badge, they can always follow up later.I received chocolate samples in the mail after the show, and that was most helpful.This show is overwhelming but so much fun!!
Lana:There is an official policy PROHIBITING people attending the show from removing samples from the show floor and there is NO selling from the show floor. However, you should be able to sample almost everything you want to try.There are security people at the exits and they randomly look at bags so if you do have something and they find it in your bag, they will take it from you and donate it to local food bank. The rules don't apply to exhibitors (or the press, thank goodness), so you may be able to arrange to meet outside the show floor and have them deliver samples that way.Also, FYI, bags with wheels on them are also officially prohibited.:: Clay
I'll be there Sunday. My chocolate company won't have a booth, but just look for the guy in the yellow polo shirt with the logo that says The Tea Room - we make organic, tea-infused chocolates out of Napa. You can find out more about us at www.thetearoom.biz . I also suggest you all become fans of The Tea Room Chocolate on Facebook, and follow TTRChocolate on Twitter. Once we get a large enough fan base, you all can benefit.
Hi Lana, I'm new to the site but love what I'm reading! It sounds like you have a full schedule while you're at the Fancy Food show but I'd like to invite you to come taste our Dark Chocolate Sorbetto at booth #3111 PreGel America. It would be great meet you, have fun in SF!
Location: Poleng Lounge, 1751 Fulton St. San Francisco, CA 94117When: Friday, January 15, 6:15 - 10:00PMCost: $50 per personCome join us for a fabulous night of great food and company at The Poleng Lounge's Temple Room with Clay Gordon as our special guest. Clay will be presenting a photo travelogue of his recent jouney to Bolivia and the Hacienda Tranquilidad, where the beans for Felchin's Cru Sauvage is sourced.After Clay's presentation, we'll all enjoy an impressive 11 course family-style dining with bottomless fountain drinks and tea.Don't miss this opportunity to connect and network with other members in the industry in a fun and relaxing environment before the start of the Fancy Food Show.Please RSVP by Tuesday, January 12th, 2009.If you're interested in attending, email me your direct email address and I'll send you the Evite.
The "Chocoholics" tour should be fun! I was trying to figure out a way to go on the tour myself ;pDid you know that fellow Chocolate Life member, Jade Chocolates and myself are hosting a networking dinner on Friday night with Clay as the guest of honor? Let me know if you'd like me info.Looking forward to meeting Chocolate Lifers!Christine
I went last year and had a great time. My advice--wear comfortable clothes and very comfortable shoes. Map out your path before hand and don't waste time on booths that clearly aren't in your interest. There isn't time to visit everything, so be picky. At the same time, be open to explore if something turns up. While there, I got to meet Drew Shotts and Norman Love. Make time to go to the Farmers Market Saturday morning at the Ferry Building. Fun, fun, fun. Recchiuti's is in the Ferry building. You will have a good time.
Shelley
My First Valentine's!
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Hi Wendy.Thank you for the tips and good luck with your second Valentine's!!!Oh, boy!!! Easter??? Lol...wonderful!
My First Valentine's!
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Hey Andre! This is my second Valentine's Day. Last year I learned that it is very much a last minute Holiday for us. Most everyone came the week of Valentine's Day. We also learned to have things like baskets or sampler boxes of truffles made up because a lot of the shoppers wanted very easy gifts. They liked coming in and picking up the big pretty baskets or boxes instead of choosing truffles to have us box for them. Then there are the little packaged chocolates for those customers who want just a little something to give friends. We sold a lot of those too! I like what Sarah said...if you run out you run out. Be ready to start cranking out Easter Bunnies like crazy! ~Wendy
My First Valentine's!
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Traditionally we send Valentines Day cards to friends and loved ones...You can send a free virtual Valentine to everyone on your list and you could win two special edition boxes of Godiva chocolate one to savor and one to share. Go to http://godiva.bit.ly/67s3PV for details. Let me know if you like it. I'm supporting this promo and am a true chocolate lover!
My First Valentine's!
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Oh, nevermind. My question makes no sense. Sorry, I'm new here. Still getting used to it.
My First Valentine's!
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Sarah,That's precisely what I meant.I guess you are right...I will do the best I can!Thank you,Andre
My First Valentine's!
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I think he means his first Valentine's Day in the chocolate biz and how to handle the busy-ness.I think if you plan well and work really hard then you can just let it go after that. If you run out, you run out and most people get that if they are coming to a little artisan shop, especially in your first season. The people that don't understand might be "happier elsewhere" and you might be happier without them, too!
My First Valentine's!
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I am. In what way is this your first Valentine's? What kinds of things does your valentine like?
My First Valentine's!
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This is my first Valentine's season and I am starting to freak out (probably unnecessarily!).We have just gone through Xmas and New Year's and Valentine's seems so close.Have you guys started thinking about Valentine's yet?
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Where to buy bulk couverture?
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Periodically, El-Rey Chocolates has a special on wholesale couvature Venezualan chocolates. Six different varieties. http://sales.chocolateselrey.com/-strse-74/AAB-dsh-Wholesale-Blocks-22-lbs./Detail.bok
Where to buy bulk couverture?
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Gourmail is the retail division of Primarque. http://primarque.com/ You might try contacting them to see if they will provide retail handing (and of course, unfortunately, pricing) for other items in their wholesale line. I tried working with them years ago, but it didn't pan out; I mention them because you mentioned Gourmail.I highly recommend 'chocosphere' as a great online seller of a large variety of chocolates. http://www.chocosphere.com/ -Jon
Where to buy bulk couverture?
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Thanks Nina. I'm somewhat familiar with your company through your Twitter stream. I just filled out the contact me form on your website. Looking forward to speaking with someone.
Where to buy bulk couverture?
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Hi Valerie!We sell top quality bulk dark couverture -- 68% blend, 60.5% blend, and a 66% organic/fair trade blend. Specifically designed to perform perfectly in baking, this couverture is already being used by top chefs around the country.You can find out more in our website's TCHOPRO section: http://www.tcho.com/tchopro/ And more about the company: http://www.tcho.com Cheers!Nina
Where to buy bulk couverture?
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I'm looking for another source for bulk couverture. I usually buy through www.gourmail.com because they have the best prices I've found ($49.95 for 11 pound blocks of Callebaut or 6.6 pound blocks of Valrhona), but the selection is limited to a few products out of the line. Any recommendations for other sources for bulk couverture?
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Need Help in Finding A certain product
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Linnea's is the best source for candy cups. Cheaper than papermart or modpak. www.linneasinc.com
Need Help in Finding A certain product
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You can get them on-line through Paper Mart http://www.papermart.com/Product%20Pages/Product.aspx?GroupID=21234&SubGroupID=21221&ParentGroupID=18989#21221
Need Help in Finding A certain product
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Many craft stores also carry cake decorating and hobby confection making supplies such as the foil cups. Here in North America, we have a large craft chain called Michael's which carries exactly those foil cups, and in different colors and sizes.Hope this helps.Brad Churchill
Need Help in Finding A certain product
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Hello, I am having a hard time locating a certain product. I have the book chocolate and confections by peter greweling, and on page 70 he is filling the gold foil cups. I would like to find these cups but have been unable to do so. Everything I seem to find look like mini muffin cups. If I could get a reference I would be so happy. ThanksMatt Parmley
updated by @Matt Parmley: 04/07/25 13:00:14