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BobTheSubgenius

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109. That IS great news, FAC, and I'm very happy to hear it.

Reply to Ferrets are Cool (Original post)

Tue Oct 15, 2024, 10:47 AM

Oct 15

The smaller point, yet still important, is that your wife has, IMO, made an excellent culinary choice. My friends and I first discovered hot and sour soup at a Chinese restaurant near Broadway and Kingsway in Vancouver. We were all captivated, in varying degrees, and I started making it, sometimes with seemingly odd variations.

Lime juice as the acidulant, for example, and fresh coriander as an optional additive. The only problem is....my wife and our best friends all have the palates of toddlers, and I'm forced to make a rather bland version, then hope to be able to flavour it appropriately at the table.

Cheers to you both, and chi de you weikou!

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