[Replacing Liqueurs]

On 2/27/2019 at 3:46 PM, Tri2Cook said:

I feel kinda dumb admitting it but I've never considered that aspect of it, religious reasons people wouldn't want any form of alcohol in the chocolates. The only time I worry about it is when some of the chocolates will be going to my sister-in-law. She's a 20+ year sober recovering alcoholic who takes zero chances even after that much time. I respect that and accommodate it. 

Same here, if I add alcohol, even cooked I label. I've always considered people in recovery. My late BIL was 35 years sober. Didn't think much about religion.

[Teal Hearts]

On 3/12/2019 at 1:17 PM, Katie Meadow said:

Oh, @Shelby your cats must be hard to scare.

 

And to the OP, @mome23, you must think we are insane. 

Nope, not at all and thanks.

 

[Teal Hearts]

Ovarian Cancer Awareness hearts. Teal Hearts with chocolate ganache. These are much shinier in person.

[New but old]

My name is Mary Lynn.  I joined a while ago but have not visited often.  I began dabbling in chocolate two years ago.  My oldest son bought home truffles his boss made. He kept raving about them...they were so amazing....so naturally, I had to outdo her.  And that is how it started.  At first there were silicone molds and candy melts.  Before I knew it there were polycarbonate chocolate molds, bags of couveture chocolate (dark, milk and white) colored cocoa butter, a tempering machine and an airbrush in my life.  First photo my first attempt, second about eight months later. The last is my most recent pieces. Self taught, Forums, books and You Tube, no formal classes as of yet. Love it as a hobby, not sure if this will be my retirement business or not.