Chocolate Lover & The Micro entrepreneurs



chocolate loverMy daughter dragged me to Chocolate Lover , in Quezon City yesterday because she wanted to try her hand in chocolate molding. It’s been years since I’ve molded some chocolates but the process remains fresh in my mind. When the kids were well, little kids, I stayed mostly at home except when I needed to meet clients for real estate transactions. My hobbies varied from cross-stitching, grandmother’s quilting, Chocolate candy making, cake decorating, baking and crafts. I even baked and iced their birthday cakes. How proud my kids were when I churned out Barbie themed or cutesy dolly cakes. The smell of cinnamon and molasses filled the air during the Christmas season. Christmas decors created by the girls and myself adorned our little home. That was until I discovered the internet in 1995 and neglected all those hobbies behind. But hey, those days were not in vain. My kids still do crafts and baking. During special occasions, I still bake but I avoid cake decorating with fancy designs.

chocolatesHobbies transformed into business is one of the most pleasurable activities a homemaker can ever face. My hobby using internet technology is now giving me adequate income. Selling chocolates is quite profitable especially during the holidays. “Chocolate Lover” produced a lot of micro-entreprenuers among homemakers like me . It’s good to know that they also sell sugar-free chocolates. Maybe I can start making chocolates again during the holidays. But it looks like my daughter’s chocolate covered coffee beans might be a hit.
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How to contact Chocolate Lover

45 P. Tuazon Blvd. corner
C. Beniztez St. Cubao
Quezon, 1109 Philippines

(632) 411-7474
(632) 724-5752
(632) 724-4964

info@echocolatelover.com

website echocolatelover.com

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Comment by EL
2006-07-24 00:24:28

hi! i just want to ask how you temper chocolates from “chocolate lovers”? i tried, but it took forever to melt. :-( do i need to add milk? it’s very different from the callebeaut i bought from the powerplant.
i’m an amateur with chocolates, i hope you can help me. thanks! god bless!

elle

 
Comment by Noemi
2006-07-24 07:38:04

El: Don’t add milk, I bought some solid white fat (in supermarkets it’s probably Crisco) from CHocolate lovers. And add a teaspon at a time till you get the right texture.

 
Comment by EL
2006-07-25 01:58:47

thank you so much noemi! will butter work too? how about the crisco oil spray? sorry if u find my questions kinda stupid, i am a neopythe in baking. :-) i just dont want to give up in using our local chocolates.

what brand of cream do you use that says “whip the cream”? i use magnolia all purpose cream. but its kinda solid unlike the ones i see that they use in the lifestyle channel. thanks for the patience. :-)

elle

 
Comment by Noemi
2006-07-25 20:24:22

@El- Butter won’t do. It has to be “solid fat” or lard. Not oil spray either. Why don’t you visit Chocolate Lover’s if you’re based in Manila.

I use Nestle cream. I think the cream has to be chilled before you whip them up.

 
Comment by KC
2006-12-04 09:03:35

hi.. i just wanted to know the address of chocolate lovers. i am planning to start my own chocolate business. Thanks

 
Comment by Noemi
2006-12-04 09:14:38

Here is their website
http://www.chocolatelover.com.ph/index.htm

Their contact info

MAIN: 45 P. Tuazon Blvd. corner C. Benitez St.Cubao Quezon, City 1109 (use Benitez St, main entrance)
Tel. nos. (632) 411-7474 / 724-5752 / 724-4964
1st Branch: 2 Kitanlad St. cor. Quezon Avenue, Quezon City
Tel nos. (632) 732-8576 / 741-7487
Email : chefannie777@yahoo.com

 
Comment by mylene
2007-07-05 13:15:13

hi dis is mylene i wld like to ask if u hve a training lesson or tutorial,,,,,cz im planning to start my own busness.tnx more pwer n god bless

 
Comment by lorna g. casto
2007-10-01 12:38:34

I’m lorna g castro, 48 and mother of 2 girls, now in third year college and third year high school. I’m so interested in finding baking sch. because I want to learn baking and if possible put up a bake shop someday. Please email me if you’re engage in baking lessons. If you are, how much will I pay and how long is the lesson. Please reply. Thank you and God bless. More power!

Lorna G. Castro

 
Comment by crizzz
2007-10-28 03:40:39

hey maam!

i’d Like to ask if this “chocolate lover” store is seLLing chocolates also, are they?

is this the same as the shop in dapitan?

thanks!:)

 
Comment by jane and henry
2008-01-12 13:33:30

we are interested to have a business related to your business. If possible we would like to ask some of the details concerning chocolates. How much would it cost for us to start our own business on chocolates? thanks and God bless.

 
Comment by BabyLan
2008-01-19 14:42:31

why does the website of chocolate lovers doesnt work anymore? we tried numerous attempts to access it but unfortunately we cant go thru, can u help? tnx!

 
Comment by grace
2008-05-30 16:14:32

hey guys, if you cannot view the chocolate lover’s website, please check http://www.chefannie.com.

 
Comment by erlizalajato Subscribed to comments via email
2008-06-26 07:54:31

gud day! malaking 2long s kn i2 kun maiba2hagi nyo po s kn ang mas nka2buti! panu ho b dpt gwn pra hnd basta lumambot ang chocolate? gus2 ko sna mag alok2 s mng tndhan! pro,base s obserbasyon ko,prang amblis nyang lumambot at ma2naw! ano po b sikreto pra gwi n mdyo mtgas ng kunti i2? ng s ganun,ay magtgumpay ako s pnaplano ko negosyo! sn ho,ma2lungan nyo po ako…mraming2 slamat! inaasahan ko po ang inyong kasagutan s lalong mdaling pnhon po.GOD BLESS!!!

 
Comment by reychell
2008-06-28 02:33:19

Hi! I’m 22 years old and i’ve been making chocolates for 5 years now. At first it was hard but as I go along the process, I was able to master it. The best secret is to always put your heart into it. Remember, chocolates are very delicate to cook, the texture will vary depending on how you melt it :) Too much heat will cause the chocolate to thicken. The best texture should have a water-like consistency.

Utensils used must be solely for chocolate. There was a time I used a knife that was used to chop onion beforehand. The result?! My chocolates tasted like onions ( even if the knife was dishwashed). The smell of the environment where u store the chocos will somehow affect its taste as well.

Another tip: There are different types of chocolates and each has a unique approach in melting.

I started it with P500 pesos and I must say, the ROI was fast. 30 mins of selling and I got it all back plus some earnings :)

 
Comment by Jelli-Ann Delicana Subscribed to comments via email
2008-09-07 15:27:22

Dear Sir/Ma’am,
We are a college student and we are assign in our project in entrepreneurship
to make a business plan document in a bakery.That is why we need to ask a favor upon knowing the prices of the equipments of your bakeshop that you are currently using.If that will be favorable for you sir/ma’am.You can just reply in this email.

Thank You Very Much and God Bless!

 
Comment by jackie Subscribed to comments via email
2008-09-28 17:11:09

hello hello!!!
im a baking enthusiast but i havent had much time this past years to go on baking. now, im in search of a school or tutorial for baking. if u know of a nice school or tutorial, kindly give me post.
thank you!!!

 
Comment by may Subscribed to comments via email
2008-11-13 09:06:54

the new website of chocolate lovers in qc is
http://www.echocolatelover.com

i’ve been making chocolates for more than 6 years already.

just to share wih you guys….i make my chocolates using improvised utensils….i don’t have a double boiler….gamit ko lang ice bucket and stainless na maliit na container….

i don’t cook it directly sa heat…then sa chocolate lovers meron silang nilalagay na white…ung parang paste…shortening ata twag…kasi i forgot na….i don’t usually use kasi yon….yon ung ilalagay sa chocolates para maging malambot at maging maganda ang consistency….

merng classes sa chocolate lovers i think nasa P1200 na ngaun…before kasi when i studied dun nasa 900+ lang….they will give you tips….one whole day yon..then ung mga gagawin nyo free na yon, maiiuwi na and then durng my time…ang free nila pa ung small house na chcolates….

 
Comment by angelyn
2008-11-19 21:33:00

hi!may i know the technique of how a chocolate would stay formed and not melting?..pls..help me know..
tnx,..

Comment by azil Subscribed to comments via email
2008-12-13 13:44:19

after moulding let it set in the fridge (freezer) for few minutes and its done.unmold it and let it stay at room temperature. (drying) and its done.

 
 
Comment by susie
2008-11-23 07:37:53

i am a tour guid and dont do much cook’n but i sure do like lookin at your site. do you reely cook all this stuff? i seen them cook on the cook chanel and it look’d so easy. that chocolote lovers sounds great!

 
Comment by weng Subscribed to comments via email
2008-11-29 03:19:28

hi! i just bumped into this hobby 2 weeks ago and i’m really enjoying it. just have a few questions to improve my finished products. :) After the chocolates were molded, they usually get a bit moist? am i doing something wrong? should i just let the chocolates harden at room temp? thanks!

 
Comment by RIMA
2008-12-02 22:34:09

hello! i’ve been making chocolate goodies for the past 8 years. it’s a good sideline for moms out there (like me)….chocolate making is easy, BUT! the best way to know how to mold, temper, store, and learn more about chocolate molding is to take classes. It’s an investment. Before, i was only an observer lang (my sis in law started it), and mahirap mag observe if you don’t take actual classes. Kasi, actual lessons can really help you. When I took chocolate molding classes at chocolate lovers, they taught us costing, pricing, marketing, packaging, designing,tempering, proper molding techniques, proper melting techniques, tips, coloring your chocolates, and the like…For only 1,200/class its quite a “cheap” investment if long term naman yun financial goals natin…Choco lovers also offer big discounts if you reserved for a class at least 3 days before…nag- 50% off nga sa chocolate classes nila (naging 600 lang!)…So, the best way is start calling their school or visit chef annie’s website (chef annie is the chocolate diva and is the owner of chocolate lovers) at these: chefannie.com and chocolovers at- 7245752… When i took classes and started selling my chocolates for special occasions, nabawi ko yun class fee (at that time – PhP1000 noon) within 3 months. so sulit lang yun 1thou na nagastos ko…Hope i was able to help….thanks…

 
Comment by Poline Subscribed to comments via email
2008-12-09 06:48:56

Hi,

May I know san ang cheapest store that sells chocolate molds? Magkano po ba sa Chocolate Lovers ang mold? If I am gonna start a business in chocolate molding, how much do u sell them. As much as i want to attend classes I can’t since I’m taking care of my baby, hope you can help me.

Thanks!

 
Comment by azil Subscribed to comments via email
2008-12-13 13:38:42

hi ! i been moulding chocolates too for a while. Wanna share u my finish job. where can i post the pics of my chocolates so others can see. thanks

 
Comment by azil Subscribed to comments via email
2008-12-13 13:51:35

Magkano ang price if i order a personalized chocolate molder?

 
Comment by karla
2008-12-21 09:48:25

hi! i just wanna ask where do you buy those boxes for chocolates that you sell and how much. i’m planning to start selling chocolates too. i’m 18yrs old and it’s going to be my first ever investment, hope you can help me.

 
Comment by krenz Subscribed to comments via email
2009-02-19 18:31:51

elo!!!
i opened ur echocolatelover site but i can’t open the “products” part..pls give me the list of your raw materials like the choco bars, molders, etc and their so i can order..
i want to make it as a business while i’m not yet working..
i hope this would be of great help..
god bless!

 
Comment by IVY JOY
2009-02-26 22:15:41

hi! im planning to have a small buss. at home so that i can watch over my babies…thou i cant attend classes because of my kids and where not in manila…can u help me? and how much it will cost ? thanks and more power!!!

 
Comment by Guia
2009-03-01 22:59:06

Hi, we plan to buy chocolate fountain, thats y we need chocolates for that, can I Ask F ur selling something for that? F ever How much? Is it for a kg? Thanks…

 
Comment by Naomi Subscribed to comments via email
2009-03-11 23:22:18

Hi Noemi,

It is nice to read this, though been posted for a few years already. I am into chocolate molding too, and learned it from chocolate lovers also. I would like to knowif you have any idea, how other micro-entrepreneurs do chocolate bars with customized wrappers, because I also want to add this in my my product list.

The customized wrappers are very practical, I just don’t have any idea how they get their materials for it; if you do, or anyone reading this knows what these are, pls let me know.

Thanks!

 
Comment by kcs
2009-05-20 19:52:40

what time does it open?

 
Comment by tin Subscribed to comments via email
2009-06-01 08:58:26

hi! i am interested to attend your classes, aside from the daily rates are their any other expenses on my part? am i required to buy utensils for that? if so how much would it cost me? do i need to bring something? thanx!

 
Comment by jei Subscribed to comments via email
2009-06-23 06:40:47

hi. i am interested to make chocolate goodies but i dont know how to start. can u help me. i want to attend seminars if needed… thanks and regards.

 
Comment by Dayan
2009-06-25 22:27:46

Paano po pumunta sa Chocolate Lovers – Cubao Branch kung galing ako ng Monumento. Thanks…

 
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