'WHAT'S ALL THE RUSH?'... AS I WATCH WALLY CLEAVER GOBBLE DOWN AN UNTOASTED WHITE BREAD SANDWICH WITH A LARGE DILL PICKLE, SOME FRENCH'S YELLOW MUSTARD AND A GLOB OF MAYONAISSE........IN 8 SECONDS!

How about a more satisfyingly 'complex flavors' Luncheon in a 5" Chinese porcelain vortex/tunnel-bowl.....to be eaten, very slowly, with a pair of antique Japanese chopsticks....one of natural wood, for gripping morsels, and the other, of lacquered wood, for stabbing and sorting........an exercise in portion-control, patience, aesthetics, and culinary delectation.....and, hold off on that huge glass of cold milk, Wally........




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