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My Birthday Treats
Originally uploaded by yisu79
It's that time of year again. This year, we had delicious cakes from Patisserie Poupon for desert. The dinner itself featured a traditional dish of Szechuan Cuisine: Boiled Pork Slices（水煮肉片）, prepared by my lovely girlfriend!

(BTW, don't be fooled by the dish's name; it's very hot.)
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