Wendy (aka "frood") pointed me in the direction of this website...

http://www.baking911.com/chocolate_temper.htm

It has complete tempering directions and is very helpful all around!

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"Ronni" > wrote in message
...
> WOW! I finally broke down and bought a thermometer to help with my candy
> making ways....The problem? I don't know how to use a thermometer to make
> the candy! LOL
> Previously I posted a question about what I was doing wrong when making
> chocolate covered candy and was told about tempering---so could anyone
> please tell me how to do so? Previously I was putting some of the
chocolate
> out and letting it just solidify and going from there, but was told using
a
> thermometer is better....so please explain to a beginner!! LOL
> Thanks in advance!
> Ronni
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