how come after i drink chocolate milk i have to go to the bathroom soon after?

Posted by admin on March 10th, 2010 and filed under fine chocolate | 4 Comments »

only with chocolate milk does this happen. i can drink milk and be fine. i can eat any chocolate and be fine. when i drink chocolate milk though, im sitting on the toilet about 15 min later. why is that?

Well maybe the chocolate milk contains too much lactose.. try to buy those that contain lactase enzymes..

Chocolade truffels van VANDERDONK Fine Chocolates

Posted by admin on March 9th, 2010 and filed under fine chocolate | No Comments »

http://www.vanderdonkchocolates.nl/
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How much chocolate can affect your dog if they eat it?

Posted by admin on March 8th, 2010 and filed under fine chocolate | 9 Comments »

my stupid step brother left about a half a chocolate bar in his room, and my 50 pound beagle/shiba inu mix ate it yesterday. The bar said it was confectionate chocolate if that helps. and i believe it was dark chocolate. she seems fine now, not sick, but im still a little worried.

It depends on the dog. Some dogs are naturally more tolerant than others. You never know until the first time they get in to the chocolate. I must admit that my 60 lb dog gets into chocolate every so often, and he has only gotten sick once out of all his chocolate escapades. You’d know if he’s gonna react badly within an hour or so. The time he got sick, we had a birthday party and had chocolate cake and it had chocolate icing. We had it on the counter, and thought it was back far enough that he couldn’t reach it. We left for church the next morning and before we came home ( our service is only an hour long) he knocked down the cake and ate it all, about 2/3 of a home made round double layer cake. Needless to say he was really wobbly on his legs and looked awful. We called the vet who told us to give him peroxide to make him throw up to get it out of his stomach. He felt better after the vomiting, and was completely better the next day. We just gave him plenty of water and lots of lovin that night.

Keep an eye on him tonite. If he’s ok after a few hours, I think he will be ok. If not than call the vet asap.

Melting white chocolate in the microwave?

Posted by admin on March 6th, 2010 and filed under fine chocolate | 13 Comments »

I was making a semi sweet chocolate & white chocolate bark this morning and the semi sweet chocolate melted just fine in the microwave. When I melted the white chocolate morsals the bottom chips had turned brown and crusty! Yuck! What did I do wrong?

OK first you need to microwave the chocolate in 15 second intervals stirring in between each one. When the chocolate is mostly melted with some chunks left take it out and stir. Let it set of about two minutes and stir again. By letting it sit out the heat that it has retain with melt the rest of the chocolate without burning in AKA brown and crusty. If the chocolate is old or the bag has already been open the white chocolate will not melt at all, it will become a hunk and never completely melt. Using the microwave for white chocolate is fine and when your in a hurry there is no better way, Oh and make shur that no water comes in contact with your chocolate it will ruin it.

Tim Ferriss – Chocolate Tasting with the Pros – Part 1

Posted by admin on March 6th, 2010 and filed under fine chocolate | No Comments »

How do you eat and taste chocolate properly? Tim Ferriss found out with lessons from the top gourmet chocolate makers at Scharffen Berger chocolates. From start to finish, this is how you can satisfy your sweet tooth.

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A glass of fine wine or a glass of chocolate milk?

Posted by admin on March 4th, 2010 and filed under fine chocolate | 21 Comments »

I’d like chocolate milk.

That’s a tough one but the wine wins it by a nose.

My puppy ate half a piece of a chocolate. Will he be fine?!?

Posted by admin on March 2nd, 2010 and filed under fine chocolate | 8 Comments »

My puppy ate half a piece of a chocolate. Will he be fine?!?

I ate a piece of chocolate from an assorted box of chocolate. I left half of it and threw it in the trash since I didn’t like it. I walked away and left to the computer room. When I was in the computer room, I heard my puppy make a choking noise. I ran to the kitchen yelling my puppy’s name, he was licking his mouth. I searched the trash- HE ATE THE LEFTOVER CHOCOLATE PIECE…
Is he going to be okay?!!

Most likely yes I also had puppy eat some chocolate not to long ago she is fine it gave her the runes but she is just fine.

when cooking chocolate covered pretzels, what do you do if the chocolate turns into a paste?

Posted by admin on February 28th, 2010 and filed under fine chocolate | 8 Comments »

the dark chocolate turned out fine but the white turned pastey.
do i add something?

That chocolate seized on you, add just a little whole milk, not lowfat, not skim, not 2% , whole milk over a very low heat and bring the temp back up to a minimum of 90 degrees. 90 degrees? my thermometer doesn’t go that low, stick you finger in it and if you feel a little heat you’ve made it to at least 98.6

Lexi cruz fine black woman big butt chocolate

Posted by admin on February 28th, 2010 and filed under fine chocolate | 15 Comments »

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what gov’t regulations are there for a chocolate/candy store owner? I want to open a chocolate/candy store.

Posted by admin on February 26th, 2010 and filed under fine chocolate | 3 Comments »

We will be having bulk candy, dipped apples in chocolate, caramel, etc. Also, cotton candy, cookies, fudge, dipped strawberries and bananas as well as frozen drinks (non-alcoholic). We will also be carrying an assortment of fine chocolates. I’m not sure what regulations I have to adhere to and am looking for some answers. Thank you.

Depends on many factors. I’m assuming you are in the United States.
If you have employees you must have a federal Employer identification. If you the business is incorporated you need to file incorporation papers with the state. (Something applies in most jurisdictions in the business is a partnership.)
If you are not using your own name you need an assumed name certificate (Issued by the county in Texas, other states may vary)
In most states we will probably need to collect sales tax and need a state tax number.
You may need workers’ compensation insurance.
Health permit.
Building occupancy permit.

Many more details at:
http://sba.gov/

You might also check with your local chamber of commerce.