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Post by FeralOne on Nov 25, 2008 4:02:24 GMT -5
So, we're a military family and are being stationed in northern Utah. Is anyone from there or spent any time there? Any advice or comments?
I guess we'll be about 1 1/2 hours away from Amano's factory, I wonder if I can schedule a tour. I'd love to see it, I find it interesting that Art uses 'antique' equipment, it would be cool to see it all in action. Has anyone gone to that factory?
Sorry, my post is a bit random, I'm sick today.
Happy chocolate making!
Andrea
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Post by Brad on Nov 25, 2008 8:10:03 GMT -5
I've visited Art a couple of times and spent some time with him in his shop.
He certainly has a passion for his business, and also has a passion for off-roading as well.
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Post by FeralOne on Nov 26, 2008 10:54:05 GMT -5
So, any opinion on what that area of Utah is like? I have never been to that area, I hope it's as nice as I imagine it to be. We will be just north of Salt Lake while Amano is just south of it. Have you spent a lot of time there?
Andrea
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Post by doris on Dec 1, 2008 23:05:00 GMT -5
You have to remember that Utah is a Mormon Territory. When I worked at the Times News in Twin Fals, ID, I learned that lesson. It appears that it can be quite clanish. My friends are Mormon, and they are wonderful people. They stick to themselves, alot, and when in Idaho, people from CA were not really welcome. Everyone was married, that was young. It would be a good idea to learn what their religious way of life entails. They are very family oriented and generally, just wonderful people. I did find myself being ostricized from certain things, since I was not LDS. People at work who were kept their distance. I found it odd. I always thought that it would be a good idea to invite people who were different from you to your "stake", and that way, introduce your beliefs and grow your ranks. Very different culture. I would appreciate the good you find in it and not step on anyone's toes. In certain areas, the polygamists still rule. You are in a very interesting area. I certainly enjoyed my time at the newspaper. Lots to write about!!!
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Post by imartinez on Jun 15, 2009 15:41:36 GMT -5
I have just started reading the information posted here, I am a Utahan and am curious as to how you have found your experience in our "Great State"? I am not of the cloth, (Garments) and am learning before I leap into chocolate. Are you making your own here in Utah? Just curious .
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Post by FeralOne on Jun 16, 2009 1:21:33 GMT -5
Hi imartinez and welcome to the board, you will learn a lot about chocolate making here, it's a great place to gather info. So far I really like where they stationed us, I like the cold so I love the weather and the people who live near us all seem very nice. Yes, I do make my own and I have been for a while, I love creating and I love chocolate so it's a pretty good hobby for me. ;D No one ever complains about getting free chocolate so our family and friends love that I make it, too. They sort of became accidental connoisseurs though. Andrea
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Post by hautechocolate on Aug 19, 2009 23:34:00 GMT -5
Andrea,
I'm fairly new to the forum too. And my husband and I just moved to Logan about 4 months ago. I like Logan, it's been a really good move for us. I imagine you're around the Hill AirForce Base? And since I'm kinda new the making chocolate, would you be comfortable with letting me "take a tour" of your chocolate "factory?" I'm still waiting on getting a Santha, but I've got my first shipment of cocoa nibs and cocoa butter, so I'm just smelling and tasting and WAITING (most impatiently) for when I can make my first batch!
- JiLL
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