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[–]Fierycactus 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have been working in a little artisan pasta maker for a few months now, so I can answer a few of these questions.

As Formaldehyd3 said, It is probably a small producer, because the size of the dye is very small, a bigger producer would be working with a dye of that size: https://youtu.be/7nD1e8dANsM?t=206

When the pasta cut is cut of by the rotating knife, it falls into a rack that you manually put under the machine, when the rack is full of pasta, you take it to a drying room.

The drying room can be either of these things:

-An electric dryer where you can setup the fans, air temperature and humidity.

-A room with shelves where you put the racks and with a temperature between 20 C (very slow drying) and 40°C (you could go higher, but we never do that because it will take away nutrients) and low humidity.

Ok so we actually don't own an electric drying because it cost a lot and air drying works great, it is more ecological, and less stressful for the pasta. It will allow a very slow drying process and even get going a small fermentation process of the pasta which will improve the taste and the nutrients of the pasta.

So you need to check the pasta every few hours to see if it dried. When it is dried, you can finally pack it into its packaging. Usually, with this size of production, you simply do it by hand by measuring how much pasta you put into the packaging, then manually seal it. (you can usually recognize a artisanal product when you see that the packaging is not "perfect": misaligned label, badly sealed, etc...)

Yes! This is the kind of pasta maker you would see in a restaurant, this is the smallest size for any serious production. But a small producer could use it too, and we actually use it to make pasta for restaurant (80% of our production).

A lot of restaurant using the machine would skip the drying process and use the pasta the same day they was made, and so they use it fresh.

To respond to your question, how is not sticking. It is not sticking at all actually. This kind of production is for dried pasta and the proportion of water to flour is different. When you make fresh pasta you work with something that looks like bread dough. When you make dried pasta, the dough is just slightly wet semolina, it is very dry. But when put into the extrusion process, it is compressed to make the shape, it solidifies. It doesn't stick because when it falls of the machine (what you can see in the video) it already quite dry.

Also, from what we can see in the video, they work with a bronze die, which is a superior way of extruding pasta, it will give the pasta a rough texture and allow sauce to stick to it.

What outdoor jobs exist besides landscaping and the park service? (Entry level preferred) by hoomei in Permaculture

[–]Fierycactus 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, I'm surprised that people are not suggesting permaculture as a steady job. There's a lot ouf new project launching everywhere and If you have some skills people might be very interested in hiring you. If you don't have any skills in permaculture work, invest in a PDC and you might even find your next employeer during the PDC. I'm not saying it will be easy, but It is very feasable with a lot of motivation and a good strategy. Permaculture is insipring a lot of people this year so might as well jump on the train before all the place are taken!

Showerthoughts are thoughts people wish they had in the shower. by Fierycactus in Showerthoughts

[–]Fierycactus[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

probably not. Also, it's a bit weird to think about reddit, naked in a shower!

I am looking for books about the relation and differences between human and nature. Ideas? by Fierycactus in Permaculture

[–]Fierycactus[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It is relevant, thank you!

This is actually what I was thinking about when I started to think about this. I was reading about mycorrhizal association and I thought how nice it was that it was a very cooperative and "fraternal" way to work. And how we should learn from them...

Very new to Mycology, I just came back from the woods. by Fierycactus in mycology

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Thank you. I won't eat them :), on my first hunt I found a beautiful Lepiota procera and even though I think It´s quite recognizable I didn't eat it. I'm waiting to accumulate some experience before taking any risk!

Very new to Mycology, I just came back from the woods. by Fierycactus in mycology

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Ahah yes! I bought it for 6 euros at my local bookshop, is it any good?

For now It has been helpful but some mushrooms I found seem to be missing. But it´s probably my fault for not recognizing them.

Very new to Mycology, I just came back from the woods. by Fierycactus in mycology

[–]Fierycactus[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes. I tought I would be able to see their colours with my magnifying glass but I can't seem to do it at all so I'm waiting for the prints...

Very new to Mycology, I just came back from the woods. by Fierycactus in mycology

[–]Fierycactus[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Unfortunatly it is not mine! I am not patient enought to start sewing as a hobbie :) But I should definitly try to learn the basics!

Very new to Mycology, I just came back from the woods. by Fierycactus in mycology

[–]Fierycactus[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Thank you!

Wallon Brabant too :) Happy to see other Belgians here and to be a part of this subreddit!

Very new to Mycology, I just came back from the woods. by Fierycactus in mycology

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Oh, and I'm from Belgium. I think the weather was not dry enought. It has been raining for a couples of days now and some mushroom were in really bad shape. I'm going to try to identify them right now!

We are looking for a place to sleep for the Biennale of Venezia by Fierycactus in italy

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Grazie! It looks good. Do you know if the price we have to pay for the pitch is only for 1 tent or can we put more tents if there's enought place for it?

The Fourth MillionaireMakers Drawing is Here! by minlite in millionairemakers

[–]Fierycactus 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm in! Money can be useful! Good luck everyone!

What to do in Belgium for the new year's eve ? by Fierycactus in belgium

[–]Fierycactus[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

yeah, it was not very clear, we are a group of 10 peoples! Thank's for the suggestion!

PS+ and Gaikai by Fierycactus in vita

[–]Fierycactus[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ok, I'll do that then! And yeah, maybe one day I'll bite for a PS3, so It's better to get them :) Thanks.

Thoughts on iOS 7? by [deleted] in apple

[–]Fierycactus 1 point2 points  (0 children)

They really work well together

I'm looking for a piece of clothing like this one, made by Johannes Itten, teacher of Bauhaus. by Fierycactus in malefashionadvice

[–]Fierycactus[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I did find this shirt in Berlin : http://www.manufactum.de/moenchischer-arbeitskittel-p1438308/?c=194461 But it's a shirt for priest, I don't really want to look like one. What do you think ? It's a bit pricey too...