Articles tagged #CHOCOLATE
Articles tagged
#CHOCOLATE
White Chocolate Bark with Toasted Pecans
The secret to the simplicity of this recipe is using Sephra Chocolate Melts. This delicious candy making chocolate requires no tempering. Simply melt the chocolate right in the bag; knead the bag in your hands and squeeze into a bowl – then mix with your favorite ingredient.
White Chocolate Bark With Pretzels
White chocolate bark with pretzels is a hit! This is a delicious and super easy recipe – you can make any time. Why wait for the holidays?
Color Your Fountain Red
There are so many excuses to add a splash of rich red color to your home or commercial chocolate fountain. Of course, the event that automatically springs to mind is Valentine’s Day. But there are lots of other calendar dates too! There are weddings, birthday parties, anniversaries, divorce parties, burlesque nights, and even Halloween and Christmas.
Everything You Need to Know About the Rise in Chocolate Costs
If you’ve been feeling deflated due to the rising Chocolate prices recently, you’re not alone. At Sephra, we understand the impact these costs are having on both businesses and consumers. Naturally, with such a drastic increase, there are many questions! We want to help our customers understand the key reasons behind the surge in Chocolate costs and explain how we are addressing these challenges.
3 Easy Easter Desserts Guaranteed to Wow
With Easter around the corner, excitement builds as we look forward to getting together with loved ones and enjoying all the festive fun. And let's be real, who doesn't get giddy about the abundance of Chocolate and sweet treats that come with Easter?
Sephra's Best Chocolate Chip Cookies
Mastering chocolate chip cookies can be difficult as there are so many recipes available with all different techniques. This recipe however will be the last chocolate chip cookie recipe you will ever need. I never really gave much thought to chocolate chip cookies and periodically I would see recipes in books and on television which made subtle differences to taste or texture, then a few weeks ago, I was made aware of Sephra’s chocolate chip cookie recipe.
What to Dip in a Chocolate Fountain
The rich, velvety cascade of chocolate is not only visually appealing but also incredibly tempting. Whether you're planning a wedding reception, a birthday party, a baby shower, or just a casual get-together, a chocolate fountain can be the perfect centerpiece for your dessert table.
Ruby Chocolate - What Is It? What Does It Taste Like? Is It Real Chocolate?
Ruby Chocolate is a variety of chocolate originating from Belgium, introduced to market by Barry Callebaut in 2017 as the fourth type of chocolate joining dark, milk and white. This chocolate boasts a distinctive pink color. In Callebaut's own words: Ruby offers an intense sensorial delight, a totally new taste experience: neither bitter, milky or sweet, but a tension of fresh berry fruitiness and luscious smoothness. Regarding its composition, the ingredients are: Cocoa Butter, Cocoa Mass, Milk, Sugar, Citric Acid.
5 reasons to fall in love with Sephra Belgian Chocolate
Made for Sephra by Barry Callebaut, our imported Belgian Chocolate is an exquisite blend of the finest, natural ingredients. We can think of a million reasons it's worth falling for this February. In fact, we could go on forever. In the meantime, here are our top 5...
10 romantic dipping ideas for Valentine's Day
Nothing beats fondue for two on Valentine’s Day! Remember, it's the thought that counts, so why not set the scene and think outside the box? Let Sephra help you create sweet Valentine's Day memories with our romantic dipping ideas. But remember: It's adults only – some of them are boozy!
Sephra chocolate - a brief history
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Choosing the right Commercial Chocolate Fountain for your business
Years of research have gone into perfecting Sephra's Commercial Chocolate Fountains.
Which is the right Home Chocolate Fountain for you?
Congratulations! You've decided to invest in a home chocolate fountain! You're going to have lots of fun. That's the easy part, however. Choosing the right fountain might seem slightly trickier – simply because there are three great options to choose from. Select, Classic or Elite – which is the best one for you?
How to clean a Sephra Home Chocolate Fountain
Before you invest in a Home Chocolate Fountain, you'll likely want to know: Is it hard to clean? The answer is "no". Sephra Home Chocolate Fountains are not hard to clean, with a little common sense. We want you to enjoy using your fondue fountain without dreading the clean-up. So, here are some tips and tricks to show you how easy it is to clean your Sephra fountain. The videos are a little dated, but the information is still the same. But, first of all, some of our top tips! Top tips for cleaning your home chocolate fountain
All our home chocolate fountains are stainless steel, with a plastic tier set. The auger, cylinder, tiers and crown are all dishwasher-safe. However, it's generally best to handwash them in hot, soapy water to maintain their pristine appearance and help them last longer. The parts will become more susceptible to cracking over time if they are frequently washed in the dishwasher. Try not to let the chocolate harden in the fountain before cleaning. It will be much easier if you just scoop and wipe out the molten chocolate. But please never pour chocolate down the sink! The basin should be wiped clean but never submerge in water. Don't get water inside the base unit, or it will damage the heating element. Allow the fountain to dry completely before storing it away in the box. Cleaning the Sephra Select
Cleaning the Sephra Classic
Cleaning the Sephra Elite
Check out our YouTube channel for more how-to videos.How to temper chocolate
Need to temper chocolate? Help is at hand! Believe it or not, the fear of tempering chocolate is quite common. But it can actually be fun. I always thought tempering chocolate would be a daunting task – and really tried to avoid it. Recently I saw a segment on the Food Network on how to temper chocolate. Now, I’m all in to tempering! It's actually fun! There are so many recipes which really rise to the next level, simply by using a good quality chocolate and tempering it. I’ve been a home cook and part time caterer for years, so I found many of The Food Network shows fun to watch and also got many good recipe ideas. Alton Brown has always been the most interesting, because he gave scientific facts about the food you cook and eat... and what actually happens, scientifically, to the food during preparation. Over the years, Alton has played many a roll on the Food Network, but his “Good Eats” show has remained popular and entertaining, as well as informative, to this day. Who knows how many years it’s been on, and yes, how many reruns we’ve endured, but, he’s given us many interesting and important scientific facts about the food we eat. Alton has several interesting “side-kicks” on his show. One he refers to as “W” is a well versed but impatient kitchen store employee who finds Alton totally exasperating because he searches for kitchen implements which are (as he put it) “multi-taskers”. In other words, he wants a pot or pan which will have more than one use in the kitchen! The other side-kick, known as “Shirley” is an actual food scientist who explains reasons for the action and re-action you get when you mix ingredients or substances. I happened to be watching a “Good Eats” show recently and the subject “WHY TEMPER CHOCOLATE?” came up. It was Shirley’s job to explain exactly what happens when you temper chocolate and why it has to be done a certain way and maintain an exact temperature to be successful. I thought it would be interesting to pass this along to you and hopefully you’ll find it both interesting and helpful the next time you're working with chocolate.
How to assemble your home chocolate fountain
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The Sephra Select Home Chocolate Fountain is perfect for small gatherings[/caption] Need help to assemble your home chocolate fountain? No problem! Check out our handy guide below. The video below demonstrates how to assemble our Select Home Chocolate Fountain and fountain delicious caramel fondue for your guests. It's rather dated but the assembly is still the same! How to assemble your Select Home Chocolate Fountain
Putting Sephra's Select Home Chocolate Fountain together couldn't be easier and should only take around two minutes. We'll add some liquid caramel fondue and, as always, recommend using the special wooden fork-type skewers. This prevents spinning and lost fruit in the fountain basin. As you can imagine, it's pretty amazing! All that rich, buttery caramel cascading over the tiers of the fountain. Yum! Basically, you just put the tier set on, add the fondue and turn it on!Step-by-step assembly
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The Select is Sephra's smallest fountain, standing at 16" tall [/caption] It really is as easy as 1,2, 3. Here's our guide broken down with specific steps for if you're a first timer! 1. Place your fountain base in the perfect place for dipping, as well as being able to plug it in. Remember your home chocolate fountain needs power! 2. Plug it in and turn on the "Heat" setting to get the basin warmed up. 3. Next you'll add part of the tier set. Slide the bottom cylinder into place over the three pegs in the basin. 4. Then add the top half of the cylinder. There's a little groove in the top half of the cylinder to slip it onto the lower section. 5. Drop in the auger and make sure it is seated properly (over the center assembly) so it won’t twist or turn. (This will make sure it doesn't spin as it needs to when turned on.) 6. Now you can add the fondue – just before you put the tiers on. It's just easier to pour the fondue into the fountain before seating the tiers. 7. Next, seat the tiers. Slide the larger bottom tier over the cylinder followed by the smaller tier. They will just "sit" right where they are supposed to! Boom. Top with the crown and you’re set. 8. Make sure the fountain is level. The fountain has adjustable feet which twist up and down to assure you get it level. You can use a small level from Home Depot or Lowes or just eye ball it once the fondue it on. (The levels are only $3 or $4 dollars and will make your job more “professional”.) Place the carpenters level on top of the crown and adjust the feet so that the bubble in the level is in the middle. 9. Turn on the fountain and let's get dipping! About the Sephra Select Home Fondue Fountain
The Sephra Select is the smallest home fondue fountain standing about 16" high. It's perfect for small gatherings and groups of up to about 25 people. And, of course, there's plenty of fun to be had for the family too! The fountain can hold up to 6lbs. of fondue, but runs well on 4lbs. You can always add more fondue as you go – which is super simple to do.So many fondue recipes!
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Home chocolate fountains are so much fun! [/caption] The fondue options are limitless! You can serve your family something different every week there is such a great variety. Chocolate is – and will continue to be – the most popular! Milk, Dark or White, Salted Caramel or Ruby... they are all delicious. You can even color the White Chocolate to match the decor of your event. Holidays, wedding and baby showers, kids favorite colors for birthdays – it's so much fun! The Select also flows well using caramel, liquid peanut butters, Ranch Dressing, BBQ sauce, cheese fondue, and Maple syrup!