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 Posted By: lcsamano 
Dec 8  # 1 of 18
Is it better to melt chocolate in the microwave or use a pot add water and then put a glass bowl on top of the pot to melt the chocolate. I don't have a double pan (not sure what it is called).
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 Posted By: medako 
Dec 8  # 2 of 18
It's called a double boiler.

Anyways, I usually melt my chocolate in the microwave, but be VERY careful you don't burn it. Chocolate burns really easy. I usually heat for no more than 30 seconds at a time, stir and heat some more.
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 Posted By: Mama Mangia 
Dec 8  # 3 of 18
I'm a stovetop/makeshift double boiler person myself.
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 Posted By: medako 
Dec 8  # 4 of 18
funny you posted about this today...I just got finished melting chocolate and dipping oreo balls for Christmas gifts. :)
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 Posted By: spiceplace 
Dec 9  # 5 of 18
I have my original 1980's Revere stainless steel cookware set that came with a 3 quart saucepan and a 2 quart double boiler.

If I remember correct, I bought the Revereware set at Memco. Remember them? They were a membership store that sold groceries and household stuff like the Super Wal*Mart's do today. The local Memco store was bought out by Bradlees, who disintregrated a couple years later.

The current Revereware is not so good, and is made in China with significantly less stainless and copper.