Spending a little time to whip up some chocolate covered strawberries is a fun way to spend part of a morning or afternoon. There's so many ways to do it and there's no wrong way. You can keep it simple or go crazy with a variety of toppings and items to roll the berries in and add extra flavor. Now if you don't have the time right now to do it, you can also order them quite easily. A number of companies are doing fun varieties of chocolate dipping with strawberries.
To get the health benefits from the real chocolate, it needs to be of good quality. Some companies add a number of preservatives, additives, and bad fats to make their ingredient price cheaper and profit higher. So be sure to review the ingredient list from a company or store that you are checking out. Don't be hesitant to ask them if they use a lot of fillers besides the chocolate. You or someone you know is going to be eating it, so take the responsibility and ask.
The better the quality of chocolate, the nicer the full berry taste will end up being. No matter how great your technique is, and no matter how competent you are, the final taste is intimately related to the quality of products that are put in. It's quality in that gives the best chance for quality out.
Some companies dip the strawberries about halfway up with chocolate. Others take the chocolate more near the top and cover everything but the stem. That means more chocolate for you to eat. Some companies may skimp on the chocolate to save some money. Thousands of berries with a half-inch less coating makes a big difference to the bottom line. But you as the consumer get less chocolate berry.
Check the shipping policy of the companies. Some will be using gel packs. They may only package the berries in a standard size box with minimal support or insulation. Others will have a more insulated container and may use multiple ice packs, dry ice, or a combination of the two. Some offer overnight shipping for reduced rates. Be sure that there is enough cold material to keep the chocolate from melting and the berries fresh.
Take a look how satisfied other buyers are. Did they review the store or company favorably? See if anyone in your area has can recommend based on their experiences. After trying one or two stores first hand, you'll know if you can go with that company for many times to come. Experience is the best teacher. Price is important, yes, but it has to be enjoyed too. Perhaps after purchasing a couple times, you'll even decide to go it on your own and send some hand dipped chocolate strawberries yourself!
To get the health benefits from the real chocolate, it needs to be of good quality. Some companies add a number of preservatives, additives, and bad fats to make their ingredient price cheaper and profit higher. So be sure to review the ingredient list from a company or store that you are checking out. Don't be hesitant to ask them if they use a lot of fillers besides the chocolate. You or someone you know is going to be eating it, so take the responsibility and ask.
The better the quality of chocolate, the nicer the full berry taste will end up being. No matter how great your technique is, and no matter how competent you are, the final taste is intimately related to the quality of products that are put in. It's quality in that gives the best chance for quality out.
Some companies dip the strawberries about halfway up with chocolate. Others take the chocolate more near the top and cover everything but the stem. That means more chocolate for you to eat. Some companies may skimp on the chocolate to save some money. Thousands of berries with a half-inch less coating makes a big difference to the bottom line. But you as the consumer get less chocolate berry.
Check the shipping policy of the companies. Some will be using gel packs. They may only package the berries in a standard size box with minimal support or insulation. Others will have a more insulated container and may use multiple ice packs, dry ice, or a combination of the two. Some offer overnight shipping for reduced rates. Be sure that there is enough cold material to keep the chocolate from melting and the berries fresh.
Take a look how satisfied other buyers are. Did they review the store or company favorably? See if anyone in your area has can recommend based on their experiences. After trying one or two stores first hand, you'll know if you can go with that company for many times to come. Experience is the best teacher. Price is important, yes, but it has to be enjoyed too. Perhaps after purchasing a couple times, you'll even decide to go it on your own and send some hand dipped chocolate strawberries yourself!
About the Author:
As someone who enjoys sharing food and memories with others, the author Gordon Granby writes additional articles about things like storing chocolate covered strawberries and also likes to use chocolate Godiva.
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