Tag Archive: chocolate tools
3D Chocolate Printing
April 10, 2012
The concept of 3D printing is not a new concept. It involves layer by layer printing of three-dimensional objects. Printing plastic-like 3D objects is a commonplace. Why not print 3D food items, right?
The concept of a 3D chocolate printer is not the latest one, either. The ideas has been around since 2007. However, it is still working its magic.
The reason why this quirky 3D chocolate printer is creating a buzz lately is because the masterminds at Choc Edge finally made it available to the masses. It's called Choc Creator Version 1. It's really cool, but not priced for home use.
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Chocolate Fondue
September 7, 2011
If you are looking to entertain people at a party or any gathering, you need not crack some jokes or break dance in front of a crowd.
Nowadays, chocolate fondues are all the rage, even spicing up an otherwise boring party. Most people swear by chocolates, and what better way to serve it than have it smeared all over other yummy food.
Fondues make a great dip for fruits, shortbread cookies, marshmallows, and even salty snacks such as pretzels. There are endless options for what to dunk into this amusing, warm chocolate sauce. For parties with adult guests, you can even add a splash of a fruit flavored liqueur for that extra kick.
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Hints for Molding Chocolate
May 10, 2010
This is the second part of the series. If you missed the first part, or you'd like a review, please see Tips for Molding Chocolate.
Now that you're caught up, here are my Extra Special Helpful Hints when working with chocolate molds.
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Tips for Molding Chocolate
April 29, 2010
Molded Chocolate (not to be confused with moldy chocolate!), or chocolate from molds (moulds), has been around for a long time.
Most chocolate molds are made of either metal or plastic. They can be flat, to shape chocolate like a candy bar, or three dimensional, to shape like an Easter bunny.
If you are a beginner at working with chocolate, start with a flat plastic mold with small cavities of simple shapes. You can buy these at craft stores or baking/candy supply stores or online at a number of candy-making supply websites.
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Molinillo – Unique Chocolate Gift Idea
October 3, 2009
I like kitchen gadgets, baking tools, and small appliances. Sometimes I even use them! (lol). I especially love chocolate paraphernalia.
The molinillo (pronounced moh-lee-NEE-yoh) is the Mexican chocolate whisk. It is a "stirrer," typically made of wood and used to froth warm drinks such as hot chocolate.
This tool was invented by the Spanish colonists in Mexico around the 1700's. The first molinillos were made to fit into a container with the handle sticking out of the top. Then the user would rapidly rotate the molinillo between his/her palms. The twisting motion frothed the chocolate.
Having Fun with Antique Chocolate Molds
August 21, 2009
I love collecting things and I love all things chocolate. It seemed natural to put the two passions together. Now I enjoy collecting chocolate making tools and other items related to chocolate history and chocolate making.
Antique chocolate molds (or moulds) from the 19th- and early-20th-century are quite collectible.
Candy makers of yesteryear used coated-tin chocolate molds to create whimsical chocolate shapes. You may have fond childhood memories of chocolate bunnies and Santas at holiday time. These were the most abundantly made designs. Tin and tin-coated metal chocolate molds can still be readily found these days.