Planning: eGullet Chocolate and Confectionery Workshop 2025

[Jim D.]

  On 3/5/2025 at 1:30 PM, GRiker said:

I bought this one. https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256805946539504.html?spm=a2g0o.order_list.order_list_main.5.15231802frF804&gatewayAdapt=glo2usa

 

I'm still insecure about it but decided to just do it.  I've used it for one batch of things.  I still don't feel confident, but hope I'll get there. 

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If you have a day when you have time to experiment, make a familiar ganache and test it.  Then take a small amount of the ganache, add some water to it, and take a measurement from that.  You should see a dramatic difference.  The Pawkit comes with some samples for calibration (various concentrations of a saline solution).

[GRiker]

Thanks @Jim D. for the encouragement.  I will spend some time doing that.  Also just bought some lab grade NaCl so I can make my own standards and gain some insight there too.  

[KWCC]

I am really excited to attend this year.  I still feel relatively new at this and am all alone in my area, so I am excited to meet and network with you all.   My friend, Kathleen, who helped through the Christmas season was a godsend, and she will be attending with me.  So excited for us both to have more ideas for painting without the airbrush.

[Kerry Beal]

Welcome @KWCC. Look forward to meeting you in person

[Chocolot]

It is getting closer to the workshop! Plans are coming together. We still have 2 spots open if you know anyone who wants to come. 
We should have most equipment and supplies, but you are always welcome to bring your own. I would just add that you should mark your stuff in some way, so I don’t give it away like I did Kerry’s spatulas last year😀. Also, a thermapen can’t be carried on due to the probe. 
Any dietary concerns? Let us know with private message. 
Any other questions, just ask.