To my darling dumplings,
You are my long distance loves, who wait patiently for me in China Towns all over the world.
You are my patient loves, who tastes delicious even when you are the last one on the plate and you are already cold.
You are my little loves, in many many bites, in many different varieties, in many shapes and sizes.
I dream about you at meal times, my loves, and all other foods pale in comparison to your translucent pockets of filled goodness.
I cannot visit Melbourne or Sydney without scheduling in time for you. All my friends long ago realised that if they wanted to see me at meal times, you would have to come to. Some even pretend to like you, so as not to hurt our feelings.
I don't care my darling dumplings, that you are plump and juicy, and obviously way over the healthy weight range for a little snack.