Okay, here're the facts. These are not dimsum.
Fact is, as dimsumlicious as they're to look at, they're not edible at all.
Fact is, despite the close resemblance of what they're ostensibly shaped for, say, hargaw, siumai, chaxiubao and what not, they're nothing but candles.
Fact is, even though the maker claims that they smell exactly like what they appeared of, they're still nothing but w-a-x. And I can assure the fact that you'll get burned if you ever try to swallow it to validate that claim.
Factually, I wouldn't recommend such attempt for these are made in China, which automatically makes them stand a slim chance to pass even the flimsiest safety standard around the globe. I repeat, they're Made in China; so bedroom x gluttony fetishfun at your own peril.
Fact is, I am running out of facts.
So let's get emotional.
Amy Ma gave me this the other night at a dinner.
She is the hottest food writer in Hong Kong [edit: her column is called the "Hot Table," tip your hat, dude].
She gave no one else but me [edit: in the presence of a whole bunch of guests -- hint taken].
She said this is the prefect gift for me [edit: she giggled when she said that, wink wink].
We stuffed our face with truffles that night [edit: truffles are aphrodisiac, it's a scientific fact].
Oh, Amy, thank you. Allow me to be sentimental and reciprocate your generosity with a couple of phrases borrowed from the famous work by poet Du Fu:
DU FU: The Fine Lady 杜甫:佳人
"绝代有佳人... 万事随转烛。"
"Unrivaled in beauty, there is a fine lady...
All things are as fickle as candle's flame in the wind.
For you, Amy, they say this is the original for the expression 'candle in the wind'. 'La vie de l'homme est comme une chandelle dans le vent'.
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