On 5 Dec 2005 19:22:02 -0800, Bernard Arnest wrote:


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> First, if you were to start with one or two really cool books,
The books in order that I would suggest are
1) Chocolate by Nick Malgieri. Easy read and instructions.
2) Bittersweet by Alice Medrich. Good for a novice and chocolate
comparison.
3) Death by Chocolate by Marcel Desaulniers. Just for dam good
chocolate taste.

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> Second, where to get chocolate?
I go to www.chocolatesorce.com for bulk, although not the least
expensive.
Also www.bakerscataloge.com for chocolate about $5. US per lb.
Merckens, Callebaut & Guittard all decent chocolate for those on a
budget.

I believe, that some one on this group, mentioned that Trader Joe had
chocolate in the $3 -$4 range that was good. As I have no access to a
trader joes, I can't comment.

All in all, Bernard, good chocolate is not inexpensive. But a good
book and a couple of pounds of decent chocolate will get her started.