March 28, 2010
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December 8, 2009
It takes grown-ups to resist a lot of temptations but when it comes to chocolates, even these so-called “grown-ups” can fail. For who can resist such enticing and fine qualities like luster, creaminess, and velvet smoothness? Chocolate even comes in three irresistible types:
- Dark, semi-sweet or unsweetened chocolates - with cocoa butter, chocolate liquor and a small quantity of sugar. People who like bitter chocolates add more cocoa solids to this; some people would add vanilla.
- Milk chocolate has milk added besides the cocoa butter and chocolate liquor.
- White chocolates don’t have cocoa liquor that’s why it may not be chocolate at all, but it does have cocoa butter besides the vanilla and sugar.
All three needs tempering because of the cocoa butter which, if not done, result in chocolates that’s not heat-resistant, smooth, shiny and crisp; and blooming becomes a reality.
Tempering by hand is done in three steps: heating, cooling and reheating. A double boiler or an electric skillet is used to melt chocolate; a calibrated or digital thermometer for close monitoring of specific temperatures; and a rubber spatula for folding chocolate. What you need is a lot of patience to accurately maintain specific temperatures during tempering, molding and dipping because even a small deviation will spoil tempers. Further, over-mixing and under-mixing should also be avoided to prevent separation of fats and to get more of type V crystals.
For small quantities of chocolates, counter-top tempering machines are quite handy. The advantage of automating tempering is that you get consistently good chocolates, as well as the fact that costs are reduced to a great extent.
You do have to take into consideration the number of persons who will be using the machine, for how many hours these will be used daily and also your budget before you buy a machine.
For novices and small producers, ChocoVision’s Revolation 1 is able to temper 1.5 pounds at a time with separate settings for various types of chocolates.
Quiet and continuous production necessitates use of an ACMC Tabletop Temperer which has a digital thermometer included as well as a detachable 5-quart stainless steel bowl. It can work 6 pounds of chocolates per hour. There are a couple of 100-watt lamps for generating heat. It also has front control panels and digital displays for monitoring temperatures and operations.
Revolation 2 and Rev 1 are alike in respect of their capacity, dimension and other basic features but Rev 2 is highly suitable for more experienced chocolatiers. Additionally, you have features like an adjustable digital thermometer display and process-pausing option. It also has an overnight standby mode for keeping the chocolates tempered until the next day of work.
Up to 10 pounds of chocolates per hour can be tempered with a Revolation x3210, the more heavy duty countertop temperer, which comes with a stainless steel body. Pausing option and overnight standby mode are available in this also.
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November 18, 2009
It isn’t a wonder why most people crave for chocolates and give in to this addiction. Some would attest to the fact that chocolates elevate their moods and take away their blues.
Fact: gorging on chocolates leads to the release of a hormone called serotonin that facilitates intestinal functions. The unused serotonin is the key to improved moods: it’s used by the brain to positively influence dispositions and tempers, leading to a cheery outlook and increased active energy.
Mull over this: scientists say that taking in chocolate in excess does not indicate addiction. The compulsion to eat chocolates is just a bodily response to the sensory stimulation caused by the aroma, chemicals and nutrients found in chocolate.
If you’re suddenly finding it a tedium to visit the store often to refurbish your chocolate supply at home, consider making your own chocolate candy. All you need is dark or white chocolate which you can buy in bulk from the chocolate manufacturers as well as such commonplace kitchen paraphernalia as a double boiler, a mixing bowl, a candy molding tray, a wooden spoon, and some fruits (optional).
To kick-start your chocolate candy making venture, melt the chocolate in the double boiler, stirring it occasionally so as not to burn the chocolate. When the mixture has totally melted, remove from heat and pour onto the candy molding tray to shape and dry. If you want your own fruit-filled chocolate candy, pop the fruit into the mold while the chocolate is still in its liquid state. Take care to tap out any air bubbles. You may also choose to chill your chocolate candy in the freezer for a while.
Although by appearances, it’s an easy process, there is also chocolate tempering to take into account if you want fine quality chocolates…or at least a chocolate candy that’s not crumbly when bitten into or that doesn’t have any white streaks in them.
A properly tempered chocolate went through the melting to molding stages strictly adhering to specific chocolate temperatures. Chocolates are not naturally lustrous or creamy; tempering gives these qualities to it. And tempering involves the tedious work of maintaining temperatures throughout the time you’re working on your chocolates.
To make your
chocolate tempering process simple and straightforward, you may want to have a chocolate tempering machine do the manual labor of maintaining and correcting temperatures for you. With these microprocessor-controlled gadgets, you can actually craft consistent-quality and perfect chocolate candies like the master chocolatiers. Surely, you may even progress beyond creating chocolate candies for personal use to selling them for profit!
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May 14, 2008
Gold need not be bought only as gold bars or as jewelry. Buying gold coins is a far better and simpler option as it costs as little as $40 and is easy to store; they can be hidden anywhere in the house or stored in a bank.
There are many different types of gold coins available all over the world like the American Eagles, South African Krugerrands, Australian and UK sovereigns, Canadian Maple Leafs, and the Chinese Pandas. When starting your gold coin collection, the best gold coins to buy are the American Eagles or Gold Sovereigns as they are the most common gold coins. Keep in mind that there is no fixed size or weight for a gold coin; they are measured depending on value and weight, which varies according to the size of the gold coin. Of course, the unit of measurement for gold coins is the gram, but previously it was measured in troy ounces or a part of an ounce. The purity of gold bars is measured as 999 parts per 1,000, which is the purest form of gold. Most gold coins are usually 917 parts per 1,000, as some other metal is added to them to make them easier to mint.
When planning to buy a gold coin from the Internet or an offline shop, make sure all required information of the gold coinlike its name, make, and typeis displayed. If buying online, you have the right to demand a picture of the gold coin, too. The price for the gold coin will be the price quoted by the seller, with his margin and any applicable tax. There is no coin that can be called the best gold coin to buy. It is all a matter of personal taste; some people may prefer the American Eagles while others, Sovereigns.
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April 6, 2008
“Mommy, tell me again about when I was born”. Any one who is a mother has heard this phrase countless times. Our children love to hear the story of how they were born. For those that are not yet mothers, I promise your kids will ask this many many times in the years to come.
Creating a scrapbook of your pregnancy helps you tell your child the story of their birth.
Here are several ideas for creating this very special scrapbook:
1. Take photos the day you find out you’re pregnant. Take a photo of mom and dad. Take photos of any siblings and take photos of any grandparents who might live locally.
2. Kids want to know “were you excited?” and “were you happy?” They also want to know “who did you tell first?” Journal the answers to these questions, for inclusion in the scrapbook. If this is your first pregnancy, it’s hard to guess what your child might ask you in 5 years. Think of yourself as a child. What did you want to know about your mother’s pregnancy? If you have other children, you know the questions you are going to be asked.
3. Take photos of mom and dad as the pregnancy progresses. Both my kids love seeing the photos of me being pregnant. We took side views, back views and front views.
4. Both my kids wanted to know what their names would’ve been had they been boys. (I have two girls). My own mom tells me about the name discussions she and my dad had before I was born. Again, journal these answers for your child to read when they are older.
5. Keep any reports and ultrasound photos that you receive from the doctor. I have ultrasound photos from both of my kids and they love seeing them.
6. Take a picture of the hospital where the child was born. Both of my kids were born at different hospitals and they both want to know about the hospital they were born at. They both have asked about the hospital stay as well. Did I stay overnight? Did I receive any medication? As the kids get older their questions become more detailed. Writing out the experience and putting this into the scrapbook allows the older child to have more information.
7. Take a picture of the delivering doctor if possible.
8. If there is baby naming, bris, or christening, take photos. Children want to see this. This is part of their birth.
9. Keep a list of who visits you in the hospital. Take photos if possible. Again, these are all questions I’ve been asked by my own kids.
10. Take a photo of their bedroom the night they come home. They want to know what it looked like.
Kids love knowing the story of their birth. It’s a book they’ll look at over and over again. It’s truly the story of them!!
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