Notes » February 2004

Shell Shocked

Back in 2001, I mentioned the concept of turtle jelly.

View large image I described how the goop was made and why people thought it was good to eat. I haven't eaten it and never will.

I got a funny comment from a reader who had:

Way back then when I was working in Hong Kong, I had a bad case of acne ... my relatives there suggested that I should eat some 'guai leen go' to help clear the acne off ... I did as I was advised and ate it religiously for weeks ... the thing is like black jelly and I assumed that it's made from some herbal stuff ... after a decade, I found out what I have been eating ... go read it while I get me some fresh air ...

Did she think the shells were decoration?

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