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  1. Possibly. I'll look into that, thanks. I had a thought of just taking the hose that came with the Badger, cutting one ended off, and trying to attach it to the to the machine. If you look at the hose that came with it, it's just shoved on there. Have to see if it would fit.
  2. Well, it does work with the badger if it would only stay attached. It has enough pressure, and it's adjustable. Not that cheap, it was over $200. I'm looking for an option to make the hose stay attached.
  3. So, years ago, I bought a KopyKake airbrush for cake decorating. I didn't realize at the time the stupid thing only had a cut off tube as a connection. Nothing at the end to connect the airbrush, you just shove it in the tube πŸ€¦β€β™€οΈ. The attachment to the machine is the same way. If I had realized it, I wouldn't have bought it. I started using it with a Badger 250 for my chocolates, and while it was a pain, I could get it to work. I need something that would attach too the badger, but it's long enough to stay in tube. The badger is easier to use with chocolates, and I have a DinkyDoodle airbrush to use just for my cakes. I didn't want to use it for cocoa butter. I'm not looking to invest in the spiffy compressors and large guns I have read about on here ☺️. I don't really plan on large production amounts at this time to need to spend more money on another airbrush set up. Any ideas? It's starting to give me a headache looking at adapters. I've attached photos of how it looks. Thanks!
  4. Didn't think off that, thanks!
  5. Does anyone know of a good place to sell used chocolates mold? I'm downsizing since we are planning on moving. I have some that have only been used once or twice, and some that I only have one of. I'll look into eBay and maybe Craigslist, but does anyone know of something more chocolate related? Thanks!
  6. I tend to lean toward the latter. They look way to perfect and unreal for chocolate work. I could be wrong though πŸ€·β€β™€οΈ.
  7. His photos on Instagram are totally photoshopped. He has a really good photographer, and a lot of enhancements. You can tell by the way the light reflects. Each chocolate shows a reflection at the perfect spot and the perfect shape, like these.
  8. I use a similar method. I have a large box of acetate sheets I bought years ago, so I'm trying to use them up. I don't coat the sheet, I just pour some over one end, then place the sheet on and scrape it down. I like it because I get a better seal, and a shiny bottom. You can use transfer sheets as well. They aren't as stiff as the acetate I have, and I like them better. But, either has worked.
  9. I haven't tried this recipe myself yet, but I think it's a similar method. Salted Butter Caramels
  10. Decided to make chocolates this year. It's been awhile since I moved and hadn't got anything out in awhile. I hit the craft store and got different sponges and brushes to mess around with, and a few new colors from Chef Rubber. I'm happy with the finish and the shine, but the designs were OK. Should have gotten the air brush out and not been lazy πŸ€·β€β™€οΈπŸ™ƒ. Flavors are from top: Brown butter caramels with Maldon flakes, Espresso, Peanut Butter, Yuzu caramel, Dulcey with a chocolate pecan crunch layer, Raspberry Pinot, and a Passion Fruit heart.
  11. My mom wanted koulourakia. It was always my step dad's favorite cookie. He said when his mom would pack his lunch, she would give him keftedes, feta cheese and koulourakia. I think he ate them together 😁. This one is made with vanilla, orange zest and Metaxa. And they HAVE to have sesame seeds.
  12. If you like eggnog, then Greweling's is a good one too use. I made a orange spice tea last year with candied orange peel. I usually make a white chocolate peppermint with crushed candy canes, people love it. I have made a spiced caramel apple, and I'm thinking about something with cookie butter.
  13. My cosplayer friend always asks for some kind of Thor related cake. He didn’t mention it this year, but I told his roommate I was going to make him a small cake, not sure what though. The kitchen is a mess with remodeling, so I knew it wouldn’t be too crazy. Took a little experimenting, but I made a small Stormbreaker for the cake, with airbrushed lightning. Dark chocolate cake, sour cream raspberry ganache and fresh raspberries. He loved it 😊.
  14. I always have delusions of grandeur for Halloween (like the Corpse Bride cake I wanna make) then fizzle out πŸ˜‘. Just made some spice cookie cut outs into character sticks.
  15. So, it took us till yesterday to get together with my step-sister for her birthday (August). Made her a small carrot cake.
  16. This is one I use that has both. It's like most mud cakes in that it tastes better a day after baking. Very sturdy and moist. I was looking for a cake that was very chocolatey, and I usually use a dark Valrhona in it, 65-70%. American Mud Cake
  17. RWood

    Brazil nuts

    It's been awhile since I made it, it's probably similar. I remember it's slightly dense, chunky from all the nuts and coconut.
  18. RWood

    Brazil nuts

    I've always loved them too. Used to crack them at my aunt's house around the holidays. Now I just buy them shelled. Here is a cake recipe that's pretty good. I never layered it with the dulce, just used it as a single layer. The creme de cocao and coconut were added to the original recipe, or kind of a combination of two recipes. It's been awhile since I made it. BRAZIL NUT TURRON INGREDIENTS X1 X2 X3 WHOLE EGGS 4 EA UNSALTED BUTTER, MELTED 3/4 CUP SUGAR 2 CUPS CAKE FLOUR 1 CUP BAKING POWDER 1 TSP BRAZIL NUTS, FINELY CHOPPED 2 CUPS CREME DE COCAO 1 TSP VANILLA 1/2 TSP SHREDDED COCONUT 1/2 CUP DULCE DE LECHE, FOR SERVING OVEN 350F. BEAT EGGS AND SUGAR ON MEDIUM SPEED UNTIL LIGHT AND FLUFFY. ADD MELTED BUTTER. ADD FLOUR AND BAKING POWDER AND BEAT ON LOW SPEED. ADD BRAZIL NUTS, FOLDING IN BY HAND. POUR INTO TWO GREASED AND LINE 8-INCH PANS. BAKE 25 MINS. COOL. LAYER TOGETHER WITH DULCE DE LECHE.
  19. So, my mom buys about 4lbs of strawberries, then says, "we gotta do something with these" πŸ™„. We means me 🀨. So, I remembered seeing a quick recipe on Smitten Kitchen for a summer strawberry cake. Came out pretty good. Warm with vanilla ice cream. Just cake batter with a bunch of strawberries thrown on top. Be good for a picnic.
  20. Probably depends on the area. For regular ones, I charge $2.50. More elaborate decoration like these, probably $3.50. I buy them in Seattle when I visit, and I pay $2.50 at LePanier in the market.
  21. Since it's Spiderman weekend for the movie, I decided to make some Spidey Macs, with a few Deadpool. Also Birthday cake Macs with the leftover blue.
  22. I just received this email: Now Available - 73.5% Apamate, 70% Gran Saman, and 61% Mijao Discos! We are excited to announce that our Apamate, Gran Saman, and Mijao discos are now available again! Due to ongoing socio-political problems in Venezuela, there were delays in production of these popular products, and we apologize for the unavailability and appreciate all of our customers' support. But if you've been waiting for more of these delicious dark chocolates, just head to www.chocolates-elrey.comor call us today at 1-800-357-3999!
  23. Good to know, thanks. I completely understand about the not buying. The one friend I'm making it for, I told her I would try it if I could. The other, he always comments about sugar free when I have made normal chocolates. If he wants some, he can pay for them. I don't see him too often anyway, so he doesn't warrant free πŸ€‘.
  24. Thanks for the info. I'll probably get a couple of pounds of it to try. I have used a maltitol sweetener for a chocolate pie for my friend, and the taste wasn't terrible. She also uses it in her coffee. I figured that the sugar substitute taste was my biggest issue. I'll let ya know!
  25. Anyone tried this? I don't have any experience with sugar free chocolate, and I have a couple of friends that are diabetic. They keep asking me to make sugar free bonbons. Does it mold ok? Ganache the same? I'm willing to give it a shot, and was gonna order some from AUI when I order regular chocolate. Thanks!
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