Tuesday 25 May 2010
Packaging!
Packaging is finally happening! It should be here next week. The last thing on the list is labels then it's time for inspection.
Tuesday 18 May 2010
This week I think I've finally come up with some artwork for the packaging. I need the packaging in order to be inspected. Hopefully I'll have packaging soon.
This morning I got a piece of marble for working the chocolate on (tempering). It can also be used for chocolate decorations and making fondant. I got it for $40! so I'm very happy! It's got a retro shape that will complement the disco ball. I'm not sure how to make a stand for it yet. For now I'll put it on the stainless table.
Tuesday 11 May 2010
Closer
Another step closer. Equipment: The new tempering machine is in place. Love it. Works great. It's a 12 kg Mol d'art. That the most chocolate I have ever had. Business: I'm looking at the advantages of being an S-corp, Sole P and LLP. If something happens I could loose everything including the house.
Sales/Marketing: I'm looking into a spot in the Public Market. I think it would be fun and I could also get fresh local produce to take home with me. While I'm there I can roast the beans and let the smell grab a few customers.
I'm also looking at the wine trails. Hmmm. Do people like chocolate and wine?
Packaging: I was thinking small 4 piece boxes or even a chocolate torte with a variety of ganache flavors. I really love making chocolate, making confections, truffles, and I like using the chocolate drizzled on toasted almond biscotti, a dark dense cake that only uses chocolate and eggs covered with a ganache that melts as soon as it hits your tongue.
Practice: Today I worked with fondant. I made mint piped into a dark chocolate shell. I made it slightly soft so if you bite it it will slowly run out. Fresh mint leaves chopped very small will be in the next batch for fun. I also made a cashew filling. If you like peanut butter cups you might like this very much. I roast the cashews, grind them silky smooth, add white chocolate and French grey salt.
Tomorrow I hope to get packaging finalized. That's tougher than it sounds. The package is me and my product. In order to get packaging, the smallest orders start at a few K. So when I place an order it's going to be large and thousands of dollars so it better be pleasing to the eye, easy to remember, simple and functional.
Inspection: A trip to the restaurant supply store for large approved food containers. Probably something like half sheets with lids. I'll probably need a sheet rack at some point.
Packaging, inspection, insurance, license, then it's time to have some fun.
Sales/Marketing: I'm looking into a spot in the Public Market. I think it would be fun and I could also get fresh local produce to take home with me. While I'm there I can roast the beans and let the smell grab a few customers.
I'm also looking at the wine trails. Hmmm. Do people like chocolate and wine?
Packaging: I was thinking small 4 piece boxes or even a chocolate torte with a variety of ganache flavors. I really love making chocolate, making confections, truffles, and I like using the chocolate drizzled on toasted almond biscotti, a dark dense cake that only uses chocolate and eggs covered with a ganache that melts as soon as it hits your tongue.
Practice: Today I worked with fondant. I made mint piped into a dark chocolate shell. I made it slightly soft so if you bite it it will slowly run out. Fresh mint leaves chopped very small will be in the next batch for fun. I also made a cashew filling. If you like peanut butter cups you might like this very much. I roast the cashews, grind them silky smooth, add white chocolate and French grey salt.
Tomorrow I hope to get packaging finalized. That's tougher than it sounds. The package is me and my product. In order to get packaging, the smallest orders start at a few K. So when I place an order it's going to be large and thousands of dollars so it better be pleasing to the eye, easy to remember, simple and functional.
Inspection: A trip to the restaurant supply store for large approved food containers. Probably something like half sheets with lids. I'll probably need a sheet rack at some point.
Packaging, inspection, insurance, license, then it's time to have some fun.
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