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Old 08-06-2011, 11:48 AM   #31
Sundae
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Yes. Although technically the ginger is to cleanse your palate, rather than stop you retching and gagging and grossing out other diners.

Wasabi clears your nose and gives you a chance to say "Of course, this isn't real wasabi, it's horseradish. mustard and colouring. When I was on my Gap year in Japan..."
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