food

Our Weekend: Food Diary

Wed, 02/20/2013 - 19:25 — Lamblet

All I seem to have done since I've been in England is eat, eat, eat. I swear that I haven't heard my stomach rumble since the plane touched ground. This weekend has been a particularly food packed one.

On Thursday, after I had my hair cut, we went to St Paul's hotel and had one of their amazing cream teas. This comes with cucumber, salmon and cream cheese and ham and tomato sandwiches, scones with fresh cream and a small mix of cakes. Delicious.

On Friday morning, feeling the effects of all the food, we decided to go for a walk around Clumber Park's lake. It's about a three mile walk and took just over an hour, but on the way home, to reward ourselves, we called in at the Old School Tea Rooms and I had a ploughman's lunch.

Just say “Beetlejuice Beetlejuice Beetlejuice” to escape the Korean winter.

Tue, 02/19/2013 - 23:38 — devanrosey

As I’ve said before, I’m not crazy about the cold. Yes, I’m from New England, but no, I don’t really ski, so winter for me is about the first magical snow (just one please, that’s enough) and then of course the oh so mature Christmas countdown. Sometimes January and February can leave me in a kind of funk. But this really hasn’t been the case in Korea.

drinks in korea

Reunited and it Feels so Familiar

Sun, 02/17/2013 - 20:48 — JPD does ROK

When I left South Korea three years ago, I barely had time to establish any sort of lasting friendships. Luckily, there were a few, made mostly during the EPIK orientation in Jeonju.

Some of those friendships have faded, and some of those that have and have not have moved on to other parts of the world. Some have left Korea only to return. And, some of those will leave again soon. It’s the painful truth of the expat lifestyle.

I got to see three of those friendships reborn Saturday night, when I met up with Sam, Jenna and Tony for dinner and drinks in Seomyeon. Sam and Jenna came with me on the orientation. Now, they are veterans of Busan. For me, it’s like the clock stopped in April 2010, only to kick back on a few days ago. Like suspended animation.

Home Sweet Home

Thu, 02/14/2013 - 00:40 — Lamblet

Pheasant in the snow

Snow! I forgot that snow actually settled sometimes, but it seems like England has decided to remind me of that fact ever since the day we landed. At least it means I get to wear my Hunter Wellies.

I Went There

Mon, 02/11/2013 - 22:13 — jmslesin

Today, I finally went to the Tetris cafe, and it was as awesome as I had hoped.

This weekend was Korean Lunar New Year and I had the day off of work.

I used part of my day to do some writing, and in the process fell in love with an awesome cafe.

I love lists...

Thu, 02/07/2013 - 15:00 — Lamblet

I started this post a long, long time ago, when I'd first arrived in Korea. It was about the vast amount of lists I had for films that I wanted to watch, books I wanted to read, places in Korea that I wanted to see, and things I wanted to do, but recently a whole new species of lists has been developed with my imminent trip to England. I love lists, they really do make me feel like I'm getting things done, even if it is partly indulging the side of me that likes to procrastinate.

Having been in Korea for a year, I've been deprived of several things that used to be pretty important to me, here are the lists I've made for my visit home.

You don’t want to see my ‘Casablanca is closed!?’ face. Sandwich Love

Thu, 02/07/2013 - 01:44 — devanrosey

Sushi and Roll PNU

Sun, 02/03/2013 - 15:14 — BusanAwesome

By Fiona Van Tyne

Exceptional sushi in Busan is easy to come by. I cannot count the number of rolls and pieces of raw fish that I have enjoyed here. For me, living somewhere completely landlocked, sushi was something that was terribly expensive and only good half the time. I have been lucky in Busan to find a place that does rolls for a decent price that are truly heavenly.

Winter in Korea

Thu, 01/31/2013 - 20:04 — jmslesin

Vacation is over, Korea is feeling cold, and I think I have a case of the Winter Doldrums. But I’m not too worried because it is a proven fact that cupcakes are an age-old cure for the Winter Doldrums.

And cupcakes with old friends is an even better remedy (the Banana Velvet cupcake worked wonders for me).

Korea’s favorite snack

Thu, 01/24/2013 - 20:45 — TeyMarieAstudillo

Street foods are a favorite among locals, expats and tourists in South Korea. The most popular and often beloved of these foods is Ddeokbokki.

Ddeokbokki (do-bo-ki) is everything one looks for in the perfect street food, or any food for that matter: It’s commonly found, inexpensive, fulfilling and most importantly – delicious!

Preparing for a Korean Goodbye: Don’t leave my friends out of this.

Thu, 01/24/2013 - 01:46 — devanrosey

Time is running out, so please stop saying, “Yeah, we will have to do that some weekend.” I have exactly 6 weekends left in Korea and each is pretty much full from 8pm on Friday until late Sunday afternoon. I am lucky in that many of my friends in Korea are also leaving close to my departure date. Most of us are in a rush to eat lots of kimchi, find Psy socks to bring home and most importantly soak up each others awesomeness before some depart for homes scattered all over the globe and others remain in Korea. And oh yeah, I still have to find the confidence to make a jjimjilbang date. Umm, a little help please?

Health Kick

Tue, 01/22/2013 - 19:53 — Lamblet

Rice, every day, for breakfast, lunch and dinner is starting to catch up with me. At first, the food I avoided because it was too spicy or just plain weird is now what I crave, so the weight I lost when I first got to Korea has found its way back to me, and it's invited its friends to join in.

Souvenir Shopping

Sat, 01/12/2013 - 00:54 — jmslesin

I didn’t buy much in the way of things while I was in Cambodia, but the ‘souvenirs’ that took up the most space in my backpack were food. I’ve mentioned it before, but I love going into supermarkets and stores in other countries, even convenience stores. Markets are amazing, but there’s something about getting a peek into the daily lives and shopping habits of other people who I love.In Koh Kong I got some strange ice cream from a supermarket that I still don’t know the flavor of, in Siem Reap while getting snacks for a twelve-hour bus ride I found fantastic (and loud) Kettle Chips.

Koh Samet: I wish you were here, or maybe not.

Tue, 01/08/2013 - 01:24 — devanrosey

I have no intention of making you jealous, but I have to inform you that I am writing this blog post from a beach chair 4 feet from the water on the small island of Koh Samet in Thailand. It is late afternoon and the beach area in front of my resort (My bungalow is $20 a night!) is starting to clear out for the day. I personally think dusk is the best part of a beach day. The sky’s color is spectacular, the sun isn’t as intense as it was a few hours prior and I can finally tell by looking at my skin that yes, I in fact did manage to tan and not burn after hours of frolicking in the surf.

27 Things to Do Before I Turn 27

Mon, 01/07/2013 - 21:54 — jmslesin

Today is my half birthday. I remembered it was coming up a few days ago. I’m not sure if it was all the talk of New Year’s Resolutions, this blog awesome blog I came across the other day, or my love of a good list that helped make this decision. It was probably a combo of all three.


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