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Harking back to dairy, for a moment. Here's another example of that dairy produce that doesn't exist. I recently found an online source for this. The Chinese reads 北京蓝 (běi jīng lán)*, which means Beijing Blue. Despite the name, it is made in Xinjiang, China's westernmost province, about as far as you can get from Beijing and still be in China. According to the description listed, it is made from cow's (sheeps) milk! I'm betting on the sheep. The area is known for sheep and not for cattle. I haven't ordered it yet. It takes days to get here and it is over 35℃ heading to 40℃. I will order when it cools down - if it ever does! *This name is now proving problematic as Beijing blue is also the local slang for Beijing's chronic pollution problem.

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I very much doubt it. Luosifen takes around 16 hours to make. You ain't going to to do it in 5 minutes. https://www.facebook.com/groups/125375614155376

This makes me smile. It arrived today. OK. You may be thinking that's just a bowl and you'd be both right and wrong. That is a bowl from 景德镇 (jǐng dé zhèn) in Jiangxi Province in eastern China. For over 1,000 years, Jingdezhen has been the centre of ceramic production in China. For much of that time, it exclusively made porcelain ware for the emperors. Some examples have sold for up to 32 million dollars USD. Mine was slightly cheaper at $3 USD. I visited Jingdezhen in 1997. They had, I hope still have, a working museum making ceramics in the traditional way - all hand crafted and hand painted etc. I found it fascinating. Sadly that was pre-cell phone cameras or digital anything, but here are scans of the only three pictures I can find.

I don't know that brand, but then I don't really know any - like most people in Liuzhou, I never buy that packaged stuff. I only tried once. I can get the real thing everywhere for much less money and it's much, much better! It's kinda like the difference between real ramen in Japan and the stuff in your local convenience store. 😁

that said, Sika deer are native to northern China And Japan.

When I first came to China in 1996, very few western food items were available. Almost none. But today, I can get almost everything - albeit at a price. I'd say that China's online shopping is maybe the most advanced anywhere and never takes long. It comes in well insulated packaging, usually still frozen. And porch pirates are unheard of. They don't dump stuff outside your door! Every small community has a store where they leave stuff. Mine is two minutes from my front door. I pick up 90% of deliveries there.

Nor mine. I buy it online. I comes from the opposite end of China.

A set of six chili themed chopstick rests and a plate to store them on. I'm easily amused.

Today's grab. 500 grams of frozen Sika deer venison filet mignon.

My breakfast was a BLT. No picture. Too hungry!

Duh！ I was merely answering @Anna N's question as to why my wholegrain didn't say Dijon. I am well aware that American brands do, so I'm not sure what you are trying to prove. But thanks for translating the French. French is my first language.

Well, it's well-known that the USA routinely ignores European protection laws. They couldn't sell that in France or the rest of Europe.

The name Dijon does appear on the traditional type's label. I'm confused that whole grain is labelled "old -style". Quite the reverse. The name Dijon is protected under French law (has been since 1937) and has to be made in a certain way. Most of the mustard comes from Canada, but the failed harvest is causing problems. As I understand it, the wholegrain variety is not covered by the French law, only the traditional, so that may be the reason for the omission in that variety. Whether Canada follows the French ruling or not, I don't know.

I read that there is a worldwide shortage of Dijon mustard. It seems that Dijon is made in Dijon but the mustard doesn't have to be grown there and, in fact, mostly comes from Eastern Europe where the supply chain is distrupted for obvious reasons. Also, the climate has having its effect on harvests. Fortunately, I knew where I could get some stocks to lay in. I bought both the traditional and wholegrain varieties. I don't use either that often, but when I do, it is essential.

I don't know. I haven't lived in Europe for 25 years. Sorry.

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No! It's Chinese whisky.

Have a couple of glasses! You'll soon loosen up!

You are not the first to like my teardrop plate. I have a bigger one, too. @Anna Nis a big fan. I'd show you a picture but I haven't done the washing up yet!

Apologies! The water bottles contain 18 litres! Brain fart! Have edited. How long they last varies. Right now it's in the 30s ℃ and will be for months, so I go through more than in the cooler months .

Yes, but not much. You know we love to chew on bones round here!

I understand, but very few places do have potable water supplies. Many places don't have water! As you know I've lived in a few countries, in most of which you don't want to be drinking tap water. Otherwise, we generally have the same municipal services here.

Because, as in most countries, tap water is not potable. People only drink bottled water. If the tap water is boiled it's OK, so can be used for cooking, but purists don't do that either. I don't even brush what teeth I have left with tap water! Every time I run out, I call the water guy and he brings me an 18 litre bottle and installs said water in the machine. It isn't mineral water, but purified water.

I am delighted to report that China has stepped into whisky distillation. It's early days but they have got off to a roaring start. Sadly, this is not a joke.