#93: Beyond the boredom of repetition - by Tuấn Mon

I'm really sorry for skipping last week's newsletter. There was a lot going on with my life for the past three weeks and I was so burned out that my brain and body didn't listen to my command at all. How are you doing? I hope you're still safe, sane, and healthy. Now, on to this week's newsletter! I have a weird tendency: I always make it a point to try crab noodles wherever I go. Aside from the fact that I'm an unequivocally huge crab-noodle head, there is more. I enjoy learning about what’s behind the difference in crab noodles of different regions. It says a lot about the whole regional culinary taste, or at the very least, the personality of the cook. For instance, in southern Vietnam, crab noodles are sweeter and fatter compared to those in the north because the southerners generally prefer sweeter food due to the abundance of tropical fruits in the region. It's difficult, on the other hand, to guess the local taste by trying the unique cuisine of each region. Let's say in souther

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