We were eating an especially good batch of ants on a tree.

> **Iris:** Tell you what Dada put on those noodles.

> **Me:** Soy sauce, hot bean paste, jalapeño, broth, and scallions.

> **Iris:** Tell you what is on that pork bite.

> **Me:** Soy sauce and hot bean paste.

> **Iris:** No, warm bean paste.

> **Me:** It’s called hot bean paste because it’s spicy.

> **Iris:** Tell you what is on *that* pork bite.

> **Me:** Soy sauce and hot bean paste. Iris, do you think I seasoned all the pork bites separately?

> **Iris:** Yes.