It is 2021! Leading up to the end of the year, Victoria recorded a smattering number of cases after 60 days of no Covid19 cases. What a bummer... we had been enjoying all the freedom and trappings of doughnut days and now the prospect of a third wave brings fear and uncertainty into everyone's hearts.
So that is why there is no 'Happy 2021' in this post rather, just 'It is 2021'. It is a statement, rather than an enthusiastic welcome to the year. I do apologise for the pessimistic post so early in the year but it is how I feel at the moment.
To take my mind off the debilitating wave of pessimism, I made some savoury hotteok which has become one of my favourite snacks. Hotteok are simply put, stuffed fried bread. You need to make time for the dough to rise and be prepared for the fiddly operation of wrapping the wet dough around a filling of potato noodles, veges and meat. The dough is crispy because it is pan fried in a thick layer of oil, and makes for a satisfying snack.
Perhaps that very much describes the approach for 2021. Have patience, and be prepared to tough it out, and the result will be worthwhile.
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