Melting chocolate in the microwave is quick ... Stir constantly if you’re heating chocolate chips or chocolate wafers in a ...

To make the chocolate wafers, melt the chocolate in a heatproof bowl set over a pan of hot water, then remove from the heat. Spread the melted chocolate on baking paper in the shape of a large square.

Food is a great souvenir. Years ago in London I came across packets of chocolate-coated cookies made by Cadbury that I could stuff into my carry-on bag.