Homemade Chocolate

Homemade Chocolates

Have you tried making chocolate at home? Yes, I’m talking about homemade chocolate! Making chocolate at home is not a tedious process as many assume. There are many methods to make this chocolate recipe but the one which works great for me is the sugar syrup method. Preparing the sugar syrup to one string consistency is crucial to a successful batch of homemade chocolate.
Milk powder and cocoa powder are the other important ingredients that go into the making of homemade chocolate. One can add different flavors like chocolate essence, vanilla essence, cinnamon or espresso. I have not added any nuts or flavors. Crushed pistachios, pecans or almonds make for a good choice. Alternately, you can roll the finished chocolate in desiccated coconut or colored sprinkles. During festivals like Diwali and Christmas, homemade chocolates make for excellent edible gifts. Wrap the chocolates in pretty colored papers and gift them to family, friends or your Valentine.

Home made Chocolate

Next time you crave chocolate, stop rushing to your nearby store to pick up your favorite bar and instead make your own homemade chocolate.

Homemade Chocolate Recipe

Prep time: 5 min

Cook time: 5 min

Yield: 8

Main Ingredients: milk powder condensed milk

Ingredients

• Cocoa powder - 5 tbsps
• Milk powder - 1 1/4 cups
• Butter - 1/4 cup
• Sugar - 2/3 cup
• Water - 1/2 cup

Method

1. Sieve milk powder and cocoa powder and keep aside.
2. Heat water and sugar in a vessel and bring to a boil. Reduce flame and continue cooking till the syrup reaches one string consistency. Add the butter and mix well till it melts and blends with the syrup. Turn off heat.
3. Add the cocoa-milk powder mixture gradually (a few tbsps at a time) and mix well till glossy. Grease square pan or plate. Pour the mixture into the pan and smooth the top with a spatula allow to set for 10 to 15 mts at room temperature.
4. Place in fridge for 10-15 mts. Remove from fridge and use a cookie cutter to cut into desired shape.

Tips

• Wrap them in colored papers and gift to family and friends.
• You can add crushed nuts of your choice.
• You can add 1/2 tsp of vanilla essence at the time of adding butter. Alternately, 2 tsps of strong coffee mixture can be added.
• If using cinnamon, add 1/4 tsp to the cocoa-milk mixture and sieve.
• To check for one string consistency of sugar syrup - allow the sugar to dissolve in water. Continue to cook the syrup on low flame. It will begin to thicken. When you touch the syrup between your forefinger and thumb, a thin string will form and it should not break. If it breaks, the syrup should simmer for a little while longer.

Homemade Chocolate is an easy recipe and is a great kids snack. Learn how to make homemade chocolate and other fun chocolate recipes with cocoa powder.
 

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How to install Windows 8 : 18 easy steps

Windows 8 is a newer version of Windows that contains a number of new and updated features, including an interface that can be used with touchscreen devices. After you purchase Windows 8, you'll have the ability to download the operating system, and install the program to your computer. Follow the steps outlined in this article to purchase, install, and set up Windows 8.

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Part 1 of 3: Purchase Windows 8

1. 
   Navigate to the Sources section below this article and click on the Microsoft Windows link that contains the word "purchase" in the URL.
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2. 
   Navigate to the section entitled "Purchase Windows 8," and click on the link for "Buy Windows."
3. 
   Click on "Get Started" after the landing page loads. Your computer will install the Windows 8 Upgrade Assistant, which will walk you through purchasing Windows 8 for your computer.
4. 
   Follow the instructions and prompts provided by the Windows 8 Upgrade Assistant. The upgrade assistant will require you to enter your name and credit card information, and will provide you with a receipt and product key for Windows 8.
   • Write down the product key, as you'll need this information at the time you install Windows 8.
5. 
   Click "Next" after the upgrade assistant has provided you with the product key. Windows 8 will then start downloading to your computer, and display the Windows 8 Setup Wizard.

Part 2 of 3: Install Windows 8

1. 
   Click on "Install now" after the Windows 8 Setup Wizard appears on your screen.
2. 
   Enter the product key you were provided with at the time of your Windows 8 purchase.
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   Click "Next."
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   Review the Windows 8 license terms, then place a checkmark next to "I Accept the license terms."
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   Click on the "Next" button.
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   Select from "Upgrade" or "Custom" Installation. The upgrade option will allow you to keep all your current files, settings, and applications, whereas the custom option will only install Windows 8 without saving your data.
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   Click "Install." Your computer will restart several times while it installs Windows 8, and will display the Setup Wizard after Windows 8 has been successfully installed.

Part 3 of 3: Set Up Windows 8

1. 
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   Select any color of your choice from the "Personalize" screen. The color you choose will be the designated color theme for Windows 8, and can be changed at any time.
2. 
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   Enter a name for your computer below the field entitled "PC name."
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   Click on "Next."
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   Choose your current network settings from the "Settings" screen, then click "Next." You will be asked whether you are using a home or work network, or if you are using a public network.
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   Sign in to your PC using a Microsoft account or local account. The Microsoft account option requires you to create or sign in with a Microsoft username and password. The local account option requires you to create a username and password to be used specifically for your personal account on the computer.
6. 
   Wait for the Windows 8 user interface to load. Your screen will now display a new series of Windows 8 icons, and your desktop can be accessed by clicking on the "Desktop" icon. 

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Learn How to Tie a Tie

4 ways to tie a tie
Have you tried to knot a tie, only to end up with a horrible tangled tie? Starting with these instructions, a sharp-looking tie, a mirror and some patience, you can become an expert in tying a fabulous tie. Because there are several different ways to tie a tie, we've listed several methods, starting with the easiest tie to tie.
 
     
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Stand in front of the mirror . Your collar should be up, your shirt buttoned all the way to the top, and the tie around your neck. The wide end of the tie should be on the side of your dominant hand . So if you're right-handed, the wider end should be hanging on your right side. If you're left- handed,the wider end should be hanging on your left side.

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Look for a seam on the front of the narrow end of the tie.



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Move the wide end over the narrow end so they cross each other on the seam.


 

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Pull the wide end behind the narrow end.


 

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Bring the wide end around. It should be facing off to your left. 

 

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Bring the wide end under the narrow end again.

  

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Pull the wide end of the tie under the loop around your neck.

  

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Pull the wide end down through the knot at the front of the tie.

 

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Tighten the knot by sliding it up the narrow end. Make sure your tie is straight and the length is appropriate.

• The four-in-hand knot is a little asymmetrical at the neck. Don't worry about this; it is normal.
• Many men with shorter necks prefer the four-in-hand, because the knot at top is very narrow and has a slimming effect on the rest of the neck.

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