If there is one thing I try to avoid eating, it would be Chinese food. Why? Its because I grew up practically dining in noodles, chop suey, beef with broccoli, dimsum, steamed fish and ending always with one dessert almond jelly with lychee. Birthdays and special occasions were often celebrated at places called Jade Garden or San Jancito Panciteria. Back then, I always found the dishes bland and everything tasted alike.. they all tasted like sesame oil. It did not take me long to have taste buds stress.

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