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Hi, If you haven't checked this wonderful edible balloon at Alinea check this out : But I was wondering... What's the "Balloon base" ? And how to make the thread ? Do you know if there is any recipe or anything that explains it ? I heard that the thread is dehydrated apple but not how they make the balloon base... Have a great weekend RG

Hello, I was wondering I you were going to translate Modernist Cuisine at Home in French ? If yes, when will it be available ?!

I live in Switzerland, and I've been looking everywhere to find an online supplier for many ingredients that I need but I can't find one with (almost) all of them and that delivers in Switzerland... Does someone know a european store for modernist ingredients ? Thanks