In reply to JCakes... (by the way, thats the name of my business too)how funny. I use ganache to glaze and fill cakes and I also use it to make chocolate buttercream. I've tried making 6# chocolate in a full size hotel pan but it still had chunks and had to pour back in the pot to cook a few more minutes. Another problem is boiling such large amounts of cream as well. Thanks everyone for the advice