Tempering?

[2sdae]

Do you temper your chocolate and if so how do you do it. I am trying to come up with a good way to do this with out buying a tempering machine! Those boogers are expensive.
Do you use a specific kind of candy thermometer?

[Rose]

In know Rose Levy explains it in her book The Cake Bible, I think you mentioned you had the book but I may be wrong. All you need in relation to equipment is a pot with water, stainless steel bowl to use as a bain marie, thermometer, and a granite slab ( you may be able to skip the slab).
If you have books like "the professional Baker", or Bo Fribergs "The Professional pastry Chef, "ON Cooking, they have great explanations.
Some people find it a challenge to temper chocolate, but I think it's great to learn and rewarding.

[2sdae]

I have Rose levy's book and the Professional pastry Chef too! I have read about it but I like to get first hand comments too.