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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.

Bullfrogs. I did buy more than three.

Sichuan spicy frog snack food.

Almost every home and office in China has one of those. I'm sitting right beside mine (at home) now.

Jamón de cebo Ibérico

I'm going to assume you know what lettuce and tomatoes are. 😁 The DEFINITELY NOT C@RN is a beautiful, if small, example of what round here we call 苦瓜 (kǔ guā) otherwise known as bitter melon.

Snacked me up some salt and pepper red prawns, except the pepper was Sichuan peppercorns.

Small shopping bag today. Cost me ¥5.40 which is 80 cents USD

Indeed

Certainly not. Known as 'okoke', it is relatively common. Not usually made in a rice cooker, though.

My rice cooker is a no gō area!

China does not have Jasmine rice.