It most likely *was* H1N1, since it's the major flu going around right now, and there's been tons of cases in California. It spread here pretty quickly. But as I mentioned to someone else above, it really wasn't worse than any other flu virus I've had. It's only deadly (as all flu viruses are, avian or swine) if you have a compromised immune system, or you're elderly or a toddler.

And yes! It's Cantonese. Are you Cantonese? My b/f's family is from Canton, so that's the only way he and his family know how to cook. I've bought tons of cookbooks on Hong Kong/Cantonese style cooking, and I'm having fun picking recipes to try. :)