There is a lot of water in wood, when it is first cut (green). It is aged/kiln dried to dry it out and stabilize so it reaches a point it is no longer shrinking. A common practice when making fine wood working projects like cabinets and furniture. To make matters worse, it shrinks at a different rate "across the grain" as compared to "with the grain". We use moisture meters to determine when it is dry enough (i.e., stable enough) to work
A sugar bomb indeed, but it looks incredibly beautiful and delicate. Thank you for sharing these things too!! Every year I look forward to the New Year sweets you show us.
Oh, Christina gets to use one of her artisan tools! These are among my favorite videos because I know how precious these kitchenwares are to you and how beautiful the things they make are; they're almost not food at all but something more artistic. This one is no exception. Thanks for posting and Happy New Year!
There is a lot of water in wood, when it is first cut (green). It is aged/kiln dried to dry it out and stabilize so it reaches a point it is no longer shrinking. A common practice when making fine wood working projects like cabinets and furniture. To make matters worse, it shrinks at a different rate "across the grain" as compared to "with the grain". We use moisture meters to determine when it is dry enough (i.e., stable enough) to work
Thanks for the information
A sugar bomb indeed, but it looks incredibly beautiful and delicate. Thank you for sharing these things too!! Every year I look forward to the New Year sweets you show us.
Oh, Christina gets to use one of her artisan tools! These are among my favorite videos because I know how precious these kitchenwares are to you and how beautiful the things they make are; they're almost not food at all but something more artistic. This one is no exception. Thanks for posting and Happy New Year!
🥮Very well done! That was a very sweet looking chrysanthemum🌸Wishing you a healthy & prosperous,2025🧧
so so sooo beautiful!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Thanks for the information. Love your video
Happy new year!
that's gorgeous omg
It looks beautiful and delicious, I would love to try it ❤I wonder if you could have it with coffee! Thanks for the food history as well
Have you tried coconut or almond flour for baking? Which one do you like best?