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Not to say that it doesn't exist but I can't imagine a crisp biscuit / cookie that you could cleanly slice with a guitar cutter. A water jet would probably do the job perfectly. Don't know if they sell small scale water jets for hobbyists / small business. Update, just did a search and a desktop waterjet does exist. https://wazer.com/waterjets/desktop/ And here are a few that are built for the food industry. https://www.waterjetcorp.com/en/products/gourmet/

@Jim D. thank you for the information and topic link! I did search eGullet but did not find your previous experiments. I might have the very same issues that you did but will have fun experimenting.

Thank you @JeanneCake! I’ll pick up a container of the unsweetened Clement Faugier chestnut purée and see what I come up with.

A customer asked me if I had made any chestnut bonbons. I have not but I do think that it is an interesting idea. Has anybody made one or tasted one that they like? Any favorite brands of chestnut puree? Please help.

Cool cake @RWood! What are the flavors? Wishing you a speedy recovery with the arm mobility issue.

Wow! That is a huge quail egg. Wonder if the hen will keep producing such giant eggs.

Thomas Keller’s book “Bouchon Bakery” has a recipe for Demi-epis. That may be exactly what you are looking for @AlaMoi.

Very true! I added felt to the bottom of my Kitchen Aid’s feet and sometimes it will start dancing on the counter. When this happens, I keep an eye on it and make sure it doesn’t dance near the countertop edge. For the majority of my mixes it does not travel.

That rainbow! The sunset! Wow! Sorry dinner was such a disappointment. Looking forward to seeing you use the honeys from the farmer’s market.

Thanks. Won't make a special trip but will try them out when I happen to be nearby.

Interesting, never heard of this chain but there are two within 50 miles of my house. 🙂 Thank you @blue_dolphin.

Lots of varieties of shelf stable quail eggs at Lotte and H Mart. Some much better than others. I have found brands with jammy yolks and non-rubbery whites.

Rather sure that in this post KAB = King Arthur Baking.

@liuzhou thank you very much! Your explanation and website link about Bobo Chicken (钵钵鸡) are very helpful. As for the Four Sisters jar of tasty and edible ingredients, I’ll just sample that and decide how I want to use it.

Interesting. Definitely not impressed with the Google lens translation.

Thank you very much! I look forward to learning more about these products.

I was at a trade show and received the pictured items. I suspect that the jar contains chili crisp (as we call it in the US) but I'm not sure what either item is or how I should use them. Please help. @liuzhou

Tried a new popcorn snack today, peanut butter coated caramel popcorn. Very tasty! https://www.traderjoes.com/home/products/pdp/peanut-butter-caramel-coated-popcorn-070860

strawberry tart Pastry base, almond frangipane, vanilla pastry cream, strawberries, and whipped cream. Definitely out of practice with plating / presentation.

Perhaps ask your rep for some samples…. Let us know if the taste is similar to the Felchlin you usually use.

Beautiful nougat! Delicious sounding combination of inclusions! Thrilled to start you on your nougat journey. Start thinking about fun stuff to try at next year’s workshop. 😉

Have you tried Maria cookies? They might have the taste & texture you are looking for. https://shop.goya.com/products/goya-maria-cookies?srsltid=AfmBOoodb0ADgeQ5hsGLgjd9sj30gbM5GvtwxjOmWUYKMCfk_UMj28FH

Ditto on the pan set. I have only used the griddle. It is great when cooking for 1-2 people. I like it when I want to cook something that won't fit well in an 8" skillet but is too small to bring out and clean my two burner cast iron griddle/grill pan. Great for a small batch of pancakes, steak & eggs, etc.. Would also work very well in a hotel.

It is strawberry season!

Just saw this video… didn’t know that so many companies were making Dubai chocolate items! May still be time to add your own version to the mix.