I’ve got a very sad situation and am too stubborn to give up: I have about a cup of seized Sharffenberger dark chocolate and mulled cream mixture that was supposed to become ganache... sigh... anyone have any ideas for uses...

Try adding some heavy cream and make sure you don’t overheat or the chocolate will seize. I usually melt it in the microwave with butter (for baking) or cream.

What is the consistency/appearance? Was the lavendar one fine last night? It’s possible you got water on it and it seized the chocolate. But, that usually happens immediately. http://www.baking911.com/chocolate/seize.htm...

Many batches of creme caramel have taught me this—the best guarantee of not having the sugar seize is to use pure cane sugar such as Dominos. When I have used other sugar (usually from beets) I have had no end of trouble...

I tried warming the sauce, it seized on me and became quite nasty. Any tips on how I can heat this sauce to a drizzling consistency? The ingredients from the label are as follows: Fresh roasted peanuts Cider Vinegar Onions Soy Sauce...

I like to seal the bottom crust of my fruit pies with a coating of melted white chocolate — the crust stays amazingly crisp. Problem is that half the time I try, the white chocolate seizes. I’ve tried melting butter...

's on this board tonight and was seized with nostalgia. As I recall it had a great crisp (water washed?) crust with a dense chewy interior crumb that just whooshed up butter. Now there’s a reason to reconsider carbs.

I’ve been told many times to make sure that water doesn’t get into my chocolate when using a double boiler or else the chocolate will seize and become grainy. but then so many people say to add a tablespoon of fresh...

From the Customs and Border Patrol Website Why is CBP Seizing Vegemite? http://www.cbp.gov/xp/cgov/newsroom/highlights/cbp_responds/rumor.xml But really, Marmite is far superior!

I’m staying at the Halifax Marriott Harbourfront, a terrific and underpriced new hotel with surprisingly good room service and a fun, lively bar. Best of all, it’s right on the waterfront, an irresistible part of...

I just saw on CNN’s web site where a flock was seized today and another will be seized possibly tonight. Link: http://www.cnn.com/2001/US/03/21/vermont.sheep.01/index.html

Unless your melted chocolate is very hot, it should not have cooked the egg yolks. If your chocolate turned into a thick paste, the chocolate has 'seized'. Sometimes chocolate does funny things. Usually melting the chocolate with...

Not sure about the other branches, but Astor was apparently seized: http://blogs.villagevoice.com/forkintheroad/archives/2009/11/no_cream_puffs.php

I was melting some white chocolate on the weekend and it end up being a big mess. I must of gotten some water in it as it seized up. Now I had 2 cups of chocolate. Can it be saved? What can I use it for? I’ve tried melting...

I was in Brewster this past weekend. There is a large orange sign across the windows of the restaurant reading "SEIZED." A local shopkeeper told me the owners are in arrears for $146,000 in back taxes.