Chocolate Stock Up?

**Pixel** · 11-15-2011, 02:00 PM

So, I've got quite a bit stocked up but I'm working on the chocolate supply. I buy the small Nestle bags on sale but I'm wondering what's better to go with?

I'm not too fussy, although I do love Nestle brand. I was wondering the best way to buy the chocolate in bulk and best storage, etc. I love to bake but these never seem to go on sale.

Is it better to buy the blocks and cut it up yourself?

Any tips?

**Contrary Housewife** · 11-15-2011, 02:55 PM

You can keep it in the freezer pretty much forever. And if it thaws it won't go bad, even if it melts into a solid block you can still use it for something.

**greekislandgirl** · 12-06-2011, 09:38 AM

I buy it in whatever form is cheapest per pound. Here, that's usually a large block, which I cut up myself (which takes 20 seconds, it's not worth paying more for choc. chips / small pieces). I store it in the cupboard and have never had a problem with it melting or going bad. I stockpile white, milk, and dark chocolate (mostly dark), and unsweetened cocoa powder.

**nodmicks** · 12-06-2011, 10:11 AM

I hit a sale FOREVER ago on unsweetened baking blocks ( .50 each). I froze them and they are fine.

**Ali Lee** · 12-06-2011, 03:57 PM

I calculate the cost per ounce. I also have to figure in my gr'dau's peanut allergy. So many foods with peanuts or processed in facility w/peanuts. Buy it ahead, during the year, & freeze it in ziplocs.