Mother's day phone call

I called my mom to wish her a happy mother's day.

Mom: V.! A. is calling to wish us a happy mother's day!

Mom: So, how did the gathering go?
A.: It went well.
Mom: How did the dumplings turn out?
A.: Quite well.
Mom: You know, your father and I were talking about this. Mushrooms make for great filling for dumplings. So does spinach...
A.: Many things make for great dumpling filling. I'm partial to these, and they always go over well.
Mom: Would you consider serving some meat? You know, so people can feel somewhat sated?
A.: I've not conducted a formal survey, but I don't think anyone's ever left my house hungry.
Mom: My mother always said, you can't be truly full unless you have meat.
A.: [Shrug]