Warning: Just about all of my knife “knowledge” is opinion and experience. Feel free to disagree or correct as required. A critical quality in a blade is temper. A fine blade is what I call a ‘live blade,’... (1 reply, last updated by applehome January 28, 2007)

Is it necessary to temper chocolate when making candies that will be eaten that night? What precisely is the reason for it? (3 replies, last updated by chocolateman October 21, 2007)

can anyone recommend a chocolate temperer, or let me know of one I should stay away from? They are costly, and it’s an investment for me, so I would really appreciate any of your experiences with one. Thanks, Kat (0 replies, last updated by Kat March 31, 2006)

I’m wondering what temperature chocolate should be in order to be considered tempered? I will be melting the chocolate in a water bath. Thanks for any advice. (5 replies, last updated by babette feasts October 15, 2006)

I need help!! I can not remember how to temper egg yolks properly. Can some one please let me know. Thanks (4 replies, last updated by Kirk April 30, 2003)

hi, a hound mentioned TEMPER the other day- i was wondering if anyone could tell me a bit about it. is it a cafe? a restaurant? what’s the ambience like? and how does the chocolate compare to burdicks? thanks! (2 replies, last updated by Limster January 8, 2006)

This Christmas holiday I’m attempting to make fancy chocolates as home made gifts to friends and family. I know chocolate needs to be tempered to get that sheen and stay solid at room temp. But I’ve never attempted to... (12 replies, last updated by Dennison December 13, 2001)

I am looking for chocolate buttons that are already tempered to make chocolate decoration for cakes without the tedious process. I went to St Lawerance market. The bulk stores have chocolate buttons and bars, but non of the... (4 replies, last updated by tree25 October 20, 2008)

Hi, Hounds, Last summer I had the most delicious mushroom burger of my life at Temperance Hall. Sadly, Temperance Hall closed and I am left without a source of vegetarian delight. Does anybody have a connection to Temperance Hall... (0 replies, last updated by Hungry Man March 15, 2008)

I’ve ventured into chocolate as of late and today i tried my hand at tempering...i was being really anal about the temperature yet i still don’t know if my chocolate was in fact, tempered. I smoothed a thin layer of... (2 replies, last updated by sixelagogo May 13, 2008)

I know how to temper chocolate and have done it many times in the past, but I always use it immediately. I’m in a situation now where I know the weather and life in general is going to seriously interfere with my tempering... (2 replies, last updated by tsfirefly December 16, 2007)

Sorry, but I’m a novice chocolatier, I’ve just been getting into more pastry type cooking. But I have a sort of stupid question, why temper chocolate? How is tempering different than just melting chocolate, and why is... (2 replies, last updated by chowser June 5, 2007)

I heard that Temper Chocolates in Kenmore Square is going to be closing up shop soon. Anyone know more about it? (2 replies, last updated by tatamagouche July 18, 2007)

What is the easiest way to temper bittersweet chocolate, without a microwave? I have a candy thermometer, and am looking for an easy way to temper. Thanks. (3 replies, last updated by D.Gresh February 23, 2006)

-top tempering machines, like the Revolation 1 or 2. (Very expensive, but maybe it will pay for itself in a couple of years if I can use it to make food gifts for friends.) Does anyone have any experiences or suggestions regarding... (2 replies, last updated by Pia November 11, 2005)