Chocolate Covered Strawberries

The Mothers' Day, Fathers' Day, Valentine's Day bestseller, chocolate covered strawberries are one of the easiest desserts to make. These were one of the first desserts I offered, and one of the most-loved by my clients. Besides being the least time-consuming, they're also one of the most appreciated. This is my go-to treat for get togethers, presents & just to have as a random snack. At the end is a video of how I make my chocolate strawberries. Disclaimer: It is NOT professional and was recorded with my iPhone 6S. 



Ingredients:
1 cup semi sweet chocolate chips
1 1/2 teaspoons canola oil (any flavourless oil will work)
12 to 18 strawberries (washed, drained & pat-dried) 
Toppings of choice (I used mini semi sweet chocolate chips (Ghirardelli), sprinkles & edible glitter in the video)

Utensils: 
Small pot (for double boiler)
Small/medium heat resistant bowl (for double boiler) 
Spatula/whisk
Toothpicks
Baking tray
Parchment paper 
Small/medium bowls according to quantity (to make dipping berries into bigger toppings like mini chocolate chips & big sprinkles easier)

Tips: 
1. Make sure water in pot doesn't touch bowl. This can scorch chocolate & cause it to burn or seize.
2. Start on low heat, especially if you're a beginner as this can also scorch chocolate & cause it to burn or seize.
3. Make sure bowl is dry, any excess moisture can also mess with the consistency of the chocolate
4. Experiment with different chocolate brands to get to know which ones work right for you. Different ones may be perfect for you for different purposes. For example, Hershey's chocolate chips are best for coating strawberries for me whereas Hershey's & Nestle make the best chocolate fudge. Wilton Candy Melts are best for coating cake pops & truffles & as a chocolate drizzle.