Chocolate Workshop 2018 Niagara on the Lake

[curls]

1 hour ago, Kerry Beal said:

Over here on the Home Made Knives and other Home Made Kitchen tools - our own @patris has been making lovely ceramic dipping bowls. When I was down for the Christmas production party we were using one of her ceramic bowls as a dipping bowl because it was just the right shape and depth and we got to talking about how perfect it would be with a built in @Chris Hennes dipping wire. She ran with the idea and went a step further - adding an extra amount of clay on the bottom for heat retention.  

 

I've talked her into making some for any of us who might want to take when home when they come for the workshop. She says she'll meet us at Tomric on Thursday. Anyone who wants one and isn't going to be at Tomric - just say the word and we'll bring one back for you. $30 US will get you one of these beauties. I've got my order in already!

 

Let's start another list here - 

 

@patris dipping bowl

 

Kerry Beal

 

 

Very cool idea @patris! I'm definitely interested in a bowl if I can remove the wire for microwaving and the ability to use the pretty bowl for other stuff. Can I let you know which colors I prefer or would it be easier for you to make that choice and have us pick from your selection at Tomric?

[patris]

15 minutes ago, curls said:

Very cool idea @patris! I'm definitely interested in a bowl if I can remove the wire for microwaving and the ability to use the pretty bowl for other stuff. Can I let you know which colors I prefer or would it be easier for you to make that choice and have us pick from your selection at Tomric?

The wire will definitely be removable, and the bowls can be used for anything you like - the notches are quite small.  I’m trying to figure out the glaze color situation - I may post a photo of available options and have people choose. I should have that figured out in the next week or so.

[tikidoc]

I’m in for a bowl as well. I am pathetic at dipped chocolates, and I’d love any help to get better. And I sorta collect cool pottery.

[carol lang]

Travel questions:

Does anyone know which would be the best border crossing coming from the

Buffalo airport to get to Niagara College?

 

We will be traveling to Buffalo airport either Sunday night or Monday morning

does any know approximate time it takes to get across the border. Trying to 

decide on flight times. Thanks for any help.

[Kerry Beal]

1 hour ago, carol lang said:

Travel questions:

Does anyone know which would be the best border crossing coming from the

Buffalo airport to get to Niagara College?

 

We will be traveling to Buffalo airport either Sunday night or Monday morning

does any know approximate time it takes to get across the border. Trying to 

decide on flight times. Thanks for any help.

Lewiston would be the closest to cross - can't comment on the crossing times.

 

 

[MelissaH]

No master classes for me, but I plan to be at the workshop, and my husband will join us all for dinner.

[Kerry Beal]

@patrisdippng bowl

 

Kerry Beal

curls

tikidoc

 

 

[Audrey Brown]

Hi Kerry,sign me up for the nut paste master class and anything involving food/dining out and copious amounts of red wine!

[Kerry Beal]

On 3/2/2018 at 10:22 AM, Chocolot said:

Are you going to have a Fuji there for sale?

Yes - there will be a Fuji and quite likely a Fuji person or two!

[Kerry Beal]

Ok - going to put everything in one place

Workshop Participants

RobertM

curls

gfron1 (tentative)

pastryani

tikidoc (+1)

ChocolateMom

Audrey Brown

TandemChocoPC

Chocolot

MelissaH 

Beets3

YetiChocolates!!!!!

VistaGardens

Diana D

Gwbyls 

Chocoera + 1 staff 

Beth Wilson 

lambrecht gourmet

Sue PEI and Jane

Kata

Anna Chi

WayUpNorth

Carol Lang and Max

Matthew Hayday

DC Hayden

TinaB

 

 

Saturday Night Dinner

 

curls

RobertM

Chocolot

Matthew Hayday

YetiChocolates

pastryani (lacto ovo vegetarian)

Beets3

Beth Wilson (allergic to mushrooms) - did I mention the wonderful mushroom soup that Dave makes?

DC Hayden

VistaGardens

TinaB

Gwbyls

Diana D

tikidoc +1

carol and max 

Melissa and Casey

Audrey Brown (lots of red wine)

 

Master's Class - Nut Pastes, Giandujas, Praline

 

curls

RobertM

Chocolot

Beets3

pastyani

lambrecht gourmet

Beth Wilson

DC Hayden

VistaGardens

TinaB

SuePEI and Jane

Diana D

Audrey Brown

tikidoc

 

Master's Class - Bars 

 

curls

RobertM

Chocolot

YetiChocolates

pastryani

lambrecht gourmet

Beth Wilson

Chocoera

DC Hayden

VistaGardens

SuePEI and Jane

Gwbyls

Diana D

Carol 

Max

tikidoc

 

Melangers

 

RobertM - tilting

DC Hayden - tilting

SuePEI - tilting

tikidoc  - tilting 

 

 

 

 

 

 

@patrisdipping bowl

 

Kerry Beal

curls

tikidoc

 

 

 

Edited March 9, 2018 by Kerry Beal (log)

[carol lang]

Please add Carol Nd Max to Master Class Bars 

[Chocolot]

Can I just say that anyone not signing up for the Saturday dinner is making a huge mistake???? That is a highlight of the weekend. I really am not a mushroom fan, but I love the mushroom soup! Everything is fantastic.

[RobertM]

It seems I’m the only nontitling melanger.....so, I ask the group, do I want a tilting vs non tilting?  

[Tri2Cook]

8 hours ago, RobertM said:

It seems I’m the only nontitling melanger.....so, I ask the group, do I want a tilting vs non tilting?  

If I was going to buy one, I'd go with the non-tilting... so I'm no help whatsoever if you want someone to help change your mind. Regardless of whether or not it's actually the case, the non-tilting model just looks more solid to me. With an 8 lb. capacity, lifting it off of the base wouldn't be an issue for me. I understand that it may be for some so having the tilting model available is a nice option.

[Alleguede]

11 hours ago, RobertM said:

It seems I’m the only nontitling melanger.....so, I ask the group, do I want a tilting vs non tilting?  

Bob, I like my tilting one. its very sturdy. I run it about 50 hours a week.

 

[Alleguede]

So just to make things interesting here is the recipe list for the nut class.

 

We will limit the class to MAXIMUM 16 - there will be 7 machines hopefully to play with.

 

Le Praline 50% Hazelnut

Hazelnut Paste

Gianduja

- Milk Lactee Superieur peanut butter

- White chocolate Zephyr and Pistachio
- Hazelnut dark chocolate 54%

Approach to Bean to Bar

Vegan Almond Hazelnut spread

 

It will be as hands on as possible and also tv style. But this class is the result of 2 years of work between the Ez temper crew and Premier Melangers

 

Stay tune for the second class description

[tikidoc]

Kerry, I had been on the list for both master classes but mysteriously dropped off the last version. To be clear, I want to take both.

 

ETA thanks for fixing!!!

Edited March 9, 2018 by tikidoc (log)

[RobertM]

Thanks Rodney!  

 

OK Kerry, can you switch mine to a tilting version??  

[lebowits]

I'd like to attend this year as well.  Please add me to both master classes and the dinner on Saturday.

 

Steve

[Kerry Beal]

Workshop Participants

RobertM - P

curls - P

gfron1 (tentative)

pastryani

tikidoc (+1) - P

ChocolateMom - P

Audrey Brown

TandemChocoPC

Chocolot - P

MelissaH 

Beets3

YetiChocolates!!!!!- P

VistaGardens

Diana D - P

Gwbyls 

Chocoera + 1 staff 

Beth Wilson 

lambrecht gourmet

Sue PEI and Jane

Kata

Anna Chi

WayUpNorth

Carol Lang and Max

Matthew Hayday

DC Hayden - P

TinaB

lebowits - P

 

 

Saturday Night Dinner

 

curls - P

RobertM - P

Chocolot - P

Matthew Hayday

YetiChocolates - P

pastryani (lacto ovo vegetarian)

Beets3

Beth Wilson (allergic to mushrooms) - did I mention the wonderful mushroom soup that Dave makes?

DC Hayden - P

VistaGardens

TinaB

Gwbyls

Diana D - 

tikidoc +1 - P

carol and max 

Melissa and Casey

Audrey Brown (lots of red wine)

lebowits

Chocolatemom +1 - P

 

Master's Class - Nut Pastes, Giandujas, Praline

 

curls - P 

RobertM - P

Chocolot - P

Beets3

pastyani

lambrecht gourmet

Beth Wilson

DC Hayden - P

VistaGardens

TinaB

SuePEI and Jane

Diana D - P

Audrey Brown

tikidoc - P

lebowits - P

 

Master's Class - Bars 

 

curls - P

RobertM - P

Chocolot - P

YetiChocolates - P

pastryani

lambrecht gourmet

Beth Wilson

Chocoera

DC Hayden - P

VistaGardens

SuePEI and Jane

Gwbyls

Diana D - P

Carol 

Max

tikidoc - P

lebowits - P

 

Melangers

 

RobertM - tilting

DC Hayden - tilting

SuePEI - tilting

tikidoc  - tilting 

 

 

 

 

 

 

@patrisdipping bowl

 

Kerry Beal

curls

tikidoc

Diana D

 

Edited March 10, 2018 by Kerry Beal (log)

[Kerry Beal]

I'm going to put a paypal.me link here - if you go to the link and click on 'about this business' it will show you the costs in Canadian funds for the various workshop options. 

 

Paypal.me link

 

So who wants to go first and we'll see if this works?

 

To ensure your space in the workshop I will need your payment no later than April 6, 2018. 

 

Beyond that date - if you haven't paid - you will be considered to be on the wait list and and will have to see if someone drops out and wants to sell you their space. 

 

As in previous years - there are no refunds - you can sell your space to someone who is interested in coming but missed the deadline. In that case payment will have to be arranged between yourselves. 
 

Edited March 10, 2018 by Kerry Beal (log)

[YetiChocolates]

26 minutes ago, Kerry Beal said:

I'm going to put a paypal.me link here - if you go to the link and click on 'about this business' it will show you the costs in Canadian funds for the various workshop options. 

 

Paypal.me link

 

So who wants to go first and we'll see if this works?

 

Well let me know if it worked! Seemed to on my end.  Paid CAD $365 for workshop, one master class and the dinner!

[Kerry Beal]

It works, it works! This is so much easier than the options I was looking at.

 

 

[tikidoc]

Worked for me! Workshop and dinner for Maddie and I, master class x 2 for me.

[YetiChocolates]

It was super easy! Nice work Kerry!