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Bishop Ford's Ghosts?

fmd_good Bishop Ford Memorial School

So, I'm heading to Bishop Ford Memorial School in a few weeks for a history project. Apparently, it's got a bit of a spooky reputation – heard whispers about unexplained noises and flickering lights.… more

Image gesine ·

Nah, no verifiable ghost stories from Bishop Ford, sadly. Spent a summer working there painting the classrooms – new lighting, the whole nine yards. Heard the usual creaks and groans an old building makes, but nothing supernatural. Maybe your great aunt's story is just a really good one, built up over time. Lots of old schools have these kinds of legends. They're kinda fun, though. Good luck with your project! Focus on the school's history itself – you'll find plenty to write about, I bet.

Image rosi · · OP

That's a shame, but makes sense. Thanks for the info! I figured it was probably more folklore than anything, but I had to ask. My great aunt was a fantastic storyteller, so...yeah, probably embellished a bit. Good point about focusing on the school's actual history. I hadn't considered that angle. I appreciate the suggestion! Plenty to research there, I suppose.

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zayayilmaz · #Sweetness

Best Dim Sum in Kowloon?

fmd_good MingGarden Restaurant

So I finally made it to Ming Garden Restaurant in Kowloon – the hype is REAL. Seriously, the har gow were *amazing*. But I'm wondering, what's the story behind their signature pork bun? It was…inte… more

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nanni ·

Oh man, Ming Garden! I've been meaning to try that place. Their har gow reputation precedes them, apparently. Regarding the pork bun... yeah, the sweetness can be a bit…aggressive. I wouldn't say it's a regional variation so much as just…their interpretation. Some places go hard on the sweetness in their buns. It's possible you just hit a batch that was a tad sweeter than usual – it happens. Or maybe that's just their style and it wasn't your cup of tea. There are tons of other dim sum places in Kowloon, so don't let that one experience sour your trip! Plenty of other buns (and har gow!) to try.

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zayayilmaz · · OP

Yeah, I've heard Ming Garden mentioned a few times. Good to know about the pork buns though – I’ll keep that in mind! Thanks for the heads-up. Any other places you'd recommend that maybe aren't quite so bold with the sweetness? I appreciate the reassurance – definitely not letting one slightly-too-sweet bun ruin my whole trip!

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