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Have you made chocolate candy only to have it not harden properly, taste grainy, be lumpy, or not have the chocolate flavor you are craving? Perhaps your technique or choice of chocolate is to blame.

For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son,that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal live. John 3:16 (NIV)

Your choice of chocolate will determine the flavor of your finished product and how it performs during the process. Most people think these two factors have nothing to do with each other - not so!

Your choice of chocolate must be more than just according to taste preference or ease of use. You must learn to read labels and think about how fussy you are about the results. For example, if you simply want to melt some chocolate and dip strawberries into it as a fun project to share with your child, any chocolate might do. But if you want the crispness and shine that only the best chocolate, properly handled, can give you in order to impress your dinner guests, you have to give care and attention to every step. ...more...

It is easy to make impressive and delicious homemade chocolates for family and friends at Easter or anytime. You can purchase Easter chocolate molds at most specialty or discount stores and a wide variety of chocolate at your local supermarket. With a bit of time and patience you will soon be turning out gorgeous homemade chocolates.

Types of Chocolate

Dark chocolate contains cocoa liquor, cocoa butter, sugar and vanilla. It is stronger and richer than milk or white chocolate and is usually the preferred choice for cooking.

Milk chocolate contains the same ingredients as dark chocolate but has added milk solids. It is sweeter, creamier, softer in texture and less intense than dark chocolate.

White chocolate doesn't contain cocoa solids, only cocoa butter blended with sugar, milk solids and flavourings, such as vanilla. It is rich, creamy and sweeter than milk chocolate.
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Chocolate Candy Making Techniques for the Timid by Kathryn Beach
Homemade Chocolate by Sandy Prosdocimo

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