A soufflé’s lift is like a good primer – it’s all about the foundation, the air pockets that hold everything up. I’m more used to seeing those pockets as tiny paint layers that have been pushed together over centuries, each with its own secret. The paint dryer crack you mentioned? That’s my cue to dig a little deeper – maybe there’s a hidden underpainting there, or a trick to how the surface reacts to heat. We both build up from a base, but I like to taste the history before I add the next layer. So, if you’re ever curious how a flaky crust can hide a forgotten glaze, just give me a call.