Fusion cuisine, which mixes two or more ethnic influences into dishes, has grown more popular as chefs get increasingly creative with combining flavors from various cultures. To appeal to a wider demographic and to add interest at your next chocolate fountain event, consider these fusion chocolate fountain ideas. Halo Halos: Sweet Filipino Treats Topped With […]
The word “gourmet” is running rampant in the culinary world. You see it in magazines, blogs, T.V. shows, menus, and anywhere else food is talked about or devoured. It is used so frequently that I often wonder what the criteria are for a food that is “gourmet.” I decided to investigate the inner workings of […]
I know you’re thinking this sounds like a wonderful idea. but take my word for it. DON’T DO IT! I have done hundreds of Chocolate Fountains and about 20 of them outside and out of those 20 chocolate fountains I would say 3 of them never got dirty. All the others it was horrible.So there’s nothing […]
The chocolate fondue fountain is a commonly seen centerpiece at large galas and small get-together. Fountains not only provide guests with a tasty snack, they add to the decor and sometimes act as a gathering place for conversation. If you really want to start conversations at your next event, skip the usual fountain dipping foods, such as […]
The Chocolate Fountain is quite simple. There are three major parts: the Base, the Tiers, and the Auger. The Base consists of the motor, heater, and controls. The heater keeps the chocolate melted while the motor turns the auger (see below for more info on the auger). The Tiers are just that – Tiers that the Chocolate flows over. […]
Melted chocolate is very temperamental, so rich couverture chocolate, which is high in cocoa butter, is commonly used to ensure consistent flow. If the cocoa butter content of the chocolate is too low, an additive must be mixed in to decrease viscosity. (Vegetable oil is most commonly used to do this.) But even couverture chocolate—unless specifically designed […]
