Siheyuan: Mastery started in the 50s

Wang Qiang felt satisfied, knowing that only by choosing high-quality raw materials could he make delicious desserts. He bought a large bag of apples in one go, and then returned to the restaurant to start his next creative plan.

Back in the kitchen, Wang Qiang first carefully checked each apple to make sure they were of good quality. Then, he began to think about how to cleverly incorporate these apples into desserts. He decided to try making an apple tart, combining the traditional French dessert style with some of his own unique creativity.

During the production process, Wang Qiang constantly experiments with different ingredients and cooking techniques to achieve the best taste and texture. He first peels and cores the apples, then cuts them into thin slices and soaks them in lemon water to preserve their freshness and color.

"Brother Yuzhu, do you think we can bake these apple slices with honey to make a new dessert?" Wang Qiang asked He Yuzhu for his opinion.

He Yuzhu looked at the apple slices and honey in Wang Qiang's hand, thought for a moment, then nodded and said, "Brother Wang, this is a good idea! The combination of apples and honey should bring a special sweet taste."

Wang Qiang was very happy to hear this, and he felt that He Yuzhu's support and recognition were very important. As a cooperative team, their creativity and ideas can complement and enhance each other, making each new dish reach a higher level.

They worked together to make the dessert, stacking apple slices layer by layer, applying layers of honey, and then putting the whole dessert into the oven. During the baking process, the kitchen was filled with the aroma of apples and honey, which was mouth-watering.

When the dessert was baked and taken out of the oven, Wang Qiang and He Yuzhu both sighed at the sweet smell. Together, they carefully placed the apple tart on the plate and decorated it with some fresh strawberries and mint leaves, making the whole dessert look beautiful and tempting.

During dinner, Wang Qiang invited He Yuzhu to taste the new apple tart together. The two tasted the dessert and exchanged opinions and feelings. Wang Qiang observed He Yuzhu's expression while eating the dessert, and he was looking forward to getting real feedback from his friend and colleague.

Wang Qiang was so pleased with the success of his new dessert that he decided to challenge his cooking skills further and prepare an apple pie. This time, he wanted to make this traditional dessert even more colorful by adding some of his own unique flavoring.

The next morning, Wang Qiang went to the market again to buy the necessary ingredients. He carefully selected fresh apples, high-quality flour and butter, and some ingredients to increase the aroma and taste, such as cinnamon and lemon peel.

The vendors at the market always greet Wang Qiang with a smile, because he is a regular customer who buys a lot of ingredients and selects them carefully every time. His interactions with the vendors are warm and friendly, and sometimes he even talks about some cooking tips.

After returning to the restaurant, Wang couldn't wait to prepare the ingredients. He first peeled and cored the apples, cut them into thin slices, and then soaked them in some lemon juice to prevent the apples from changing color. Then, he mixed flour, butter, a little sugar and salt together to make a soft dough to make the bottom layer of the pie crust.

In the process of making the pie crust, Wang Qiang not only pays attention to the precision of the technique, but also pays attention to the details of each step. He tries to spread the dough evenly on the baking tray and pokes some small holes on the surface with a fork to ensure that air can circulate smoothly during baking and the pie bottom can be more crispy.

"Brother Yuzhu, I was thinking, we can add some chopped nuts, such as walnuts or almond slices, to this apple pie. Will it be more fragrant?" Wang Qiang stopped what he was doing and asked He Yuzhu for his opinion.

He Yuzhu looked at Wang Qiang's busy figure and said with a smile: "Brother Wang, your ideas are getting more and more creative! The crispy taste of nuts should be a good combination with the sweetness of apples."

Wang Qiang nodded and was secretly delighted. The tacit understanding and cooperation between him and He Yuzhu made him feel at ease. Every exploration and attempt seemed to be smoother and more successful with the support of the team.

They worked together to make the apple pie. Wang Qiang evenly spread the sliced ​​apples on the pie base, then sprinkled layers of cinnamon sugar and chopped nuts on it. The whole kitchen was filled with the aroma of apples and cinnamon, making people feel as if they were in a wonderland of gourmet food.

When the apple pie was baked and taken out of the oven, Wang Qiang and He Yuzhu couldn't help but smile with satisfaction. The pie base was golden and crispy, the apples were sweet and juicy, and the aroma and taste of nuts were perfectly integrated into it, forming an attractive dessert.

During dinner, Wang Qiang and He Yuzhu tasted apple pie together and exchanged their feelings and opinions. Wang Qiang paid attention to He Yuzhu's reaction when eating dessert, hoping to get useful feedback from him to further improve the taste and texture of this dessert.

Wang Qiang put down his work, turned off the oven in the kitchen, and finished his work for the day. He felt a little tired that night, but he was in a very good mood. From buying ingredients in the market, to creating new dishes in the kitchen, to the tacit cooperation with He Yuzhu, everything was under his control, as if every detail of life was showing him satisfaction and achievement.

He walked out of the restaurant. Night had already fallen and a few stars dotted the sky. On his way home, Wang Qiang thought about tomorrow's plans. He planned to continue trying new dishes or readjust existing recipes to better cater to the tastes and expectations of the guests.

Suddenly, he noticed a figure standing unsteadily on the side of the road, which looked a little strange. Wang Qiang walked closer and found that it was an elderly woman near the restaurant, Lou Xiao'e, who was the proprietress of a small shop nearby and was always energetic.

"Aunt Xiao'e, what's wrong with you? Why are you standing here alone?" Wang Qiang asked anxiously. He saw that Lou Xiao'e's face was pale and beads of sweat were already oozing from her forehead.

Lou Xiao'e tried to support her body and said in a trembling voice: "Wang Qiang, I felt a little faint, my feet went weak, and I couldn't walk far."

Hearing this, Wang Qiang immediately decided to take action. He gently supported Lou Xiao'e, helped her find a place to sit, and asked with concern: "Auntie, are you feeling unwell? I'll help you call your family or doctor."

Lou Xiao'e shook her head tremblingly and said, "It's okay, I just suddenly felt dizzy, maybe I'm exhausted. I live nearby, don't worry."