Whenever I use silicone moulds to make chocolate, I start to get this powdery residue after washing. I've tried soaking them in boiling soapy water, I've given them a good scrub with the sponge, but it remains. I've seen one post online saying it might be cocoa butter? But I can't find anything definitive.

Does anyone know what it is and if it's harmful? It only appears after I've made chocolate in it a few times. If it makes a difference, I used plain chocolate with additional mint or orange oil. Sometimes I put it in the freezer to help it set faster.

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Happy Monday!
(Food/chocolate question)
Calling sweet cooks!

With the current astronomical rise in the price of dark chocolate and as we're keenly feeling the lack of it in our coffee time and dessert treat department, I have had to come up with an alternative solution.

These little superfood bites (whole food, vegan) are the answer as they are quick to make and delicious. (Recipe from the How Not to Die cookbook, I'll post if anyone's interested). I rolled these in desiccated coconut (not in the recipe) but thought they might be nice with one side rolled in melted chocolate. I have quite a bit of unsweetened baking chocolate (100% cacao).

Does anyone have any tips? I've never worked with cooking chocolate and came across the word "tempered" which makes me think it's not just a case of putting it in a double boiler and dipping when melted. Or maybe it is?

Edit: maybe they're okay as they are with no chocolate. Just had one. Mmmm

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So, dear #cooking nerds, I need some guidance: I can only eat soft foods for the next two weeks, and I'm not exactly inspired by that. Most things I can think of are either sweet or struggle meals like "rice or noodles with some sauce".

What's your favorite soft food #recipe?

("Everything you can press through a fork" was the doctor's advice).
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