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[prasantrin]

I'm not going to put my name down because I always put my name down and I never get to go. But I just want to let you know that I'm already jealous, and if I can go next year, I will! (but if I don't have anything to bring to the share thing, can I still share in everyone else's goods? )

[Kerry Beal]

I'm not going to put my name down because I always put my name down and I never get to go. But I just want to let you know that I'm already jealous, and if I can go next year, I will! (but if I don't have anything to bring to the share thing, can I still share in everyone else's goods? )

Of course you can! I happen to know that you can make caramel though - was looking through an old thread yesterday,

[Darienne]

Please put my name down for next year and I will try my best to come. Thanks.

[Kerry Beal]

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[Kerry Beal]

Looks like the residence in the college will be available to us - show of hands please - shall I totally skip the Hilton and just arrange a block of rooms at the residence and prebook a room there for our Friday show and tell? Or shall I do a block of rooms at both facilities?

Price for the residences will be $84.95/night plus tax. They are two bedroom suites with a kitchenette and bath. Housekeeping service included.

Link to the site - here.

Edited by Kerry Beal, 26 March 2012 - 08:23 AM.

[RobertM]

I'm fine with the Residence. I'll vote for that option.

[tikidoc]

I'm fine with the Residence. I'll vote for that option.

Seconded.

[Mette]

Residence is good for me too

[Darienne]

If I get a ride there, then residence for me too. This is unlikely alas.

If I come with DH and the two dogs, then it's Motel 6 for us.

[Chris Hennes]

That's fine with us.

[MelissaH]

I'll try to come, and a residence is fine with me as well.

MelissaH

[Chocolot]

Residence looks good to me.

[Kerry Beal]

DianeM
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AnythingButPlainChocolate
Chris Hennes +1
FrogPrincesse
dhardy123
Mjx +1
tikidoc +1 or more
Viktoria
RobertM
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ElsieD
Beth Wilson
mkayahara
Matthew Hayday
patti_h
RuthWells
Mette
Kyle - now 15
lironp
prabha
Darienne
Chocolot

[Fran]

Please add me and Kathy to the list of those wanting to attend next year. We WILL have something to bring next time!

[Kerry Beal]

DianeM
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Mjx +1
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Viktoria
RobertM
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ElsieD
Beth Wilson
mkayahara
Matthew Hayday
patti_h
RuthWells
Mette
Kyle - now 15
lironp
prabha
Darienne
Chocolot
Fran
Kathy

Looks like I better book a slightly bigger block of rooms.

[prasantrin]

I'm not going to put my name down because I always put my name down and I never get to go. But I just want to let you know that I'm already jealous, and if I can go next year, I will! (but if I don't have anything to bring to the share thing, can I still share in everyone else's goods? )

Of course you can! I happen to know that you can make caramel though - was looking through an old thread yesterday,

As I was typing what I wrote, I was actually thinking (and I'm not kidding), "What would I bring? The only thing I could bring is caramels!"

My poor homely caramels. Or rather, my poor rustic caramels.

[Beth Wilson]

I may stay at sisters in Stoney Creek but I might be interested in a room in the residence to avoid traveling back and forth. Then I could enjoy some wine with chocolate on Friday night! Can we decide closer to the conference?

[Kerry Beal]

I may stay at sisters in Stoney Creek but I might be interested in a room in the residence to avoid traveling back and forth. Then I could enjoy some wine with chocolate on Friday night! Can we decide closer to the conference?

I haven't signed the contract yet - but the fellow said the block prices and reservations will end about 1 month before the conference.

[tikidoc]

As I was typing what I wrote, I was actually thinking (and I'm not kidding), "What would I bring? The only thing I could bring is caramels!"

My poor homely caramels. Or rather, my poor rustic caramels.

That's all I brought this year (and some of same caramels dipped in chocolate, although those were much less popular than the plain ones).

I was admittedly very intimidated this year, as a real newb to chocolate making, but it turned out to be a fantastic experience. I know that next year, with what I learned, I will likely be able to make something much prettier than my rustic caramels, but I may bring some again next year anyway.

Besides, the leftovers from Friday night could be turned into a wonderful filling on Saturday...

Jess

[Chocolot]

Jess, your caramels were one of the highlights for me! Plus, you told us where to get yuor "secret" ingredient, which I have ordered.

[Nonpareil]

Please count me in. Having just found this group, I've been following the proceedings of the 2012 gathering. I've been practicing and have gained valuable tips from the forum!
Thanks

[Kerry Beal]

DianeM
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AnythingButPlainChocolate
Chris Hennes +1
FrogPrincesse
dhardy123
Mjx +1
tikidoc +1 or more
Viktoria
RobertM
Tri2Cook
ElsieD
Beth Wilson
mkayahara
Matthew Hayday
patti_h
RuthWells
Mette
Kyle - now 15
lironp
prabha
Darienne
Chocolot
Fran
Kathy
Nonpareil

[patti_h]

Piping in to say the Residence looks good to me too. I really hope I can make it!!!

[Kerry Beal]

DianeM
YetiChocolates
AnythingButPlainChocolate
Chris Hennes +1
FrogPrincesse
dhardy123
Mjx +1
tikidoc +1 or more
Viktoria
RobertM
Tri2Cook
ElsieD
Beth Wilson
mkayahara
Matthew Hayday
patti_h
RuthWells
Mette
Kyle - now 15
lironp
prabha
Darienne
Chocolot
Fran
Kathy
Nonpareil
MelissaH

[Tri2Cook]

If I make it, I'm fine with the residence. Hotel's fine too, so whatever the group decides...

[ElsieD]

Residence is fine with me.

[sarahdwyer]

I had the best time this year, so please count me in for the next one. I am happy to stay in the residence. I keep meaning to send a thank you post on the 2012 Report thread, but Easter is making me crazy! Anyone lurking in the shadows (like I was), please come out and join this amazingly generous and talented group. No matter where you are in the chocolate learning process, you will increase your knowledge and even better, find some new "chocolate nerds" to hang out with in real life! I am not exaggerating when I say, I learned more in those two days than I learned in months in pastry school.

I would love a show of how everyone else 'bottoms' their chocolates. I use a fairly soft caramel, which creates some oozing chocolates, which my family/friends appreciate greatly and they gobble those chocolates very happily. But I want perfection, and I know someone in this group will have the answer. Thanks to Bob's suggestion, when I think it is going to get ugly, I do a quick double coating, and it has helped.

Here are my Spring Chocolates (Vanilla Fleur de Sel Caramel in 72% chocolate with Tulips) for your viewing pleasure. Not sure if this will work, it is my first photo post.


--Sarah
(Chouquette)

[Kerry Beal]

DianeM
YetiChocolates
AnythingButPlainChocolate
Chris Hennes +1
FrogPrincesse
dhardy123
Mjx +1
tikidoc +1 or more
Viktoria
RobertM
Tri2Cook
ElsieD
Beth Wilson
mkayahara
Matthew Hayday
patti_h
RuthWells
Mette
Kyle - now 15
lironp
prabha
Darienne
Chocolot
Fran
Kathy
Nonpareil
MelissaH
sarahdwyer

[patti_h]

Love the Easter chocolate Sarah! Beautiful! Looking forward to next year already.

[YetiChocolates]

I would be interested in the residence accommodation as well. Since I'll be flying in I won't be able to bring many supplies, but will bring what I can. As for things I would be interested in learning would be nougats, and though I know this was shown in the 2012 conference, maybe some more airbrushing or cocoa butter decorating techniques in molds as well. Can't wait!