One fine day, my boyfriend and I decided to take our puppy 우유 (Uyu) out to 여의도공원 (Yeouido Park) for an afternoon of fun and frolicking. Now, still being a puppy it was only a matter of time before he tired himself out in need of rest and my boyfriend and I found ourselves in need of … Continue reading
I think it’s safe to say that as abruptly as “summer” came, it’s now gone and fall is getting into full swing. With the sudden weather change it’s no surprise that EVERYONE is getting sick right now. Here are some tips to help you survive a cold or the flu while you’re in a foreign land. … Continue reading
There is nothing more native to Asia than curry. If you’re knowledgeable to this fact, you’ll also realize that every country has their own signature flavor using various spices and ingredients. I absolutely love curry. When I was attending my university, my boyfriend’s mother used to prepare huge jars full of Korean curry for us. It was probably enough … Continue reading
The heat of summer is upon us and what better way to cool down than with a bowl of iced noodles. 냉면 (Naeng-myun) means “cold noodles” and is a very popular dish among Koreans, particularly during the summertime. While it may be prepared differently from place to place, the basic bowl usually contains buckwheat noodles served … Continue reading
It doesn’t take long to start to miss the little things when you move away from home, especially if it’s to another country. For me it was breakfast. I am a huge food aficionado and while Korea has so much to offer , breakfast here just isn’t the same as back home. Sure, it’s not … Continue reading
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