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Sandra Neate's avatar

Dumplings are one of our favourite experiences. Living in Melbourne the opportunities to indulge are many and varied. From high end cuisine in central Melbourne to suburban restaurants filled with families on a Sunday morning for yum cha. They certainly fill us with joy! Sandra (Melbourne) Thanks Jack

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It is immensely satisfying to wake up in the morning and read this kind of comment - these are the things that keep me going. For that, I thank you, Sarah!

I've only had the chance to visit NYC one time, and during that visit, I was much more interested in searching for all things Italian. I completely missed the dumpling scene, so that now goes on my list of things to try and do in my future.

Making bao-style buns is extremely gratifying in many, many ways. The dough - made extra fluffy by steaming and adding a pinch of baking powder to the yeast mix lends a lot originality vibes to the bun. The filling and all of the endless variations, is fun to play around with and develop something unique...or maybe also traditional...to perfectly align with the fluffy dough is marvelously exquisite. And now...I feel like having Bao buns...even for breakfast.

Thanks for reading and contributing, Sarah. Good luck with your future Bao experience with your son...

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