Fridge or Pantry? Chocolate!
11 years ago
The great Aussie challenge continues. Perhaps it's the climate where you live that dictates where you keep your chocolate. Or is it how you were raised?
Let us know where you store chocolate treats - and give reasons!
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Chocolate should be kept at room temperature (20-22 C) so, depending on the ambient temperature of where you live, your goodies could be best kept in either the pantry or fridge. The most important thing is to keep it out of direct light. With love from CoCo Chocolate Drop, Chief Chocolatier at Chocolate On Purpose. www.ChocolateOnPurpose.com.au
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