bittersweet chocolate

What type of chocolate should I use to make a ganache?

January 2nd, 2012

I heard it’s bittersweet chocolate but will it make the ganache sweet? Is it okay to use milk chocolate? What if you mix milk chocolate and bittersweet chocolate together? I have a bar of chocolate that’s 70% cocoa.

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Leonidas Belgian Chocolates: 1 lb Signature Dark Chocolates Assortment

December 28th, 2011

Approximately 28 pieces – Net weight 1 lbIn Leonidas’ signature wrapping paper and ribbonAssorted fillings in dark chocolate coveringFor dark chocolate loversFor those who truly enjoy the purest bittersweet chocolate taste
Product DescriptionLeonidas Dark Chocolate Assortment…with a well balanced and   … Read more

Pac Heights Bittersweet Chocolate Cafe Closes Shop

June 4th, 2010

Pac Heights Bittersweet Chocolate Cafe Closes Shop
Photo: William C./Yelp Oh no. A tipster tells us that the Pacific Heights Bittersweeet Chocolate Cafe , a great gem that focused on “small batches, custom roasts and responsibly grown cacao” closed shop   … Read more

A Chocolate Primer

January 7th, 2010

A trip down the baking aisle in a grocery store presents the pastry chef with more options for chocolate than the candy counter. But if you’re stuck in a pinch, is it okay to substitute semi-sweet chips with a bittersweet   … Read more