food

Sushi Boats and Trains

Wed, 08/29/2012 - 21:26 — jmslesin

I have really big news and some major changes to announce later in the week. I really can’t wait to share, but just a few more days. Until then, I present another taste of Japan.
The last meal I ate in Japan may have been one of the more stereotypically Japanese, or at least one of the more expected meals- Conveyor Belt Sushi.

I had a lot of time at the airport and figured nothing would be better than leaving Japan with a belly full of sushi. Plus who doesn’t like food delivered to you on a little train?

Lunchbox

Tue, 08/28/2012 - 20:23 — chrissantosra

I love cooking. Sometimes I cook too much food that my husband and I can’t finish. Instead of letting the food spoil or keeping it in the fridge for days, I sometimes give the rest of it to my husband’s brothers or friends who live nearby.

What I Ate in Damyang

Sun, 08/26/2012 - 10:47 — foreignerjoy

While in Damyang I did my best to eat the local specialities. If you recall I was treated to some bamboo bread on my first arrival. After I ventured through the bamboo forest I was hot and wanted something to eat. So I walked around the city area of the town and found a mul naengmyeon restaurant (물 냉면).

Hummus Heaven at High Street Market

Sun, 08/26/2012 - 01:30 — devanrosey

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“You look like you could use an almond milk coffee smoothie with real mint chocolate bits,” the man behind the counter caught me off-guard as I stood at the entrance of the store wide-eyed and drooling. “I can make it for you now and you can enjoy it while you shop.” I nodded, unable to verbalize my gratitude. “Did he just read my mind?” I thought. Maybe he did, or maybe he just saw me for the sucker that I am, regardless, the drink was beyond amazing and I couldn’t help but make a few annoying slurping sounds with my straw as I managed to enjoy each bit of the almond milk deliciousness as I browsed all that High Street Market had to offer.

all better

Tue, 08/21/2012 - 21:31 — ndamiano

Forget everything I said in that last post, Dominos is in the house.

5 Awesomely Awesome Things: Nampo Edition

Mon, 08/20/2012 - 22:07 — jmslesin

This weekend I went down to Nampo-Dong with one of my co-workers for some shopping, cupcakes, and reminiscing through my old stomping grounds. So today’s Awesomely Awesome Things is inspired by the trip.

1. My Old Korean Home!
I loved living on Yeongdo! I had never lived on an island before and I really got a good one. Yes there were times I wished I lived closer to more popular parts of town, but for my first year in Korea, I wouldn’t have changed it for the world. While I didn’t end up going over to the island this weekend, I did go up to the rooftop garden/skydeck at the Lotte Department Store down in Nampo-dong and got to see my apartment, my old school, and my mountain.

Slow and Healthy: Slobbie Restaurant in Hongdae

Fri, 08/17/2012 - 11:54 — foreignerjoy

I recently found myself in Hongdae with my friend at a vegetarian (yet had meat options) kind of restaurant. My friend has been staying with me these past few weeks as she is in between jobs and needs a place to crash. Her stay has been helpful towards some fun nights.

Anyways, she is a vegetarian and I figured why not find a suitable restaurant for her while she tags along with me to Hongdae for a haircut.

The Japanese Need to Teach the World How to Cook...

Wed, 08/15/2012 - 21:10 — jmslesin

... mushrooms and octopus.

I was really excited to try 'real' Japanese food on my trip, and I had heard great things about it from friends of mine who had been to Japan before.

It wasn't all foreign to me since there's quite a bit of Japanese food and influence in what Koreans eat, but it was so much better. The ramen shops were absolutely delicious, the dumplings were fabulous, most everything I ate was amazing.

One thing Koreans have adopted is the Tonkatsu, or fried pork cutlet and I had the best one I've ever eaten while in Japan. It also came with these fried potato cakes which were heavenly, super dangerous, and thankfully live far away from me.

The Japanese Need to Teach the World How to Cook…

Wed, 08/15/2012 - 21:10 — jmslesin

… mushrooms and octopus.

I was really excited to try ‘real’ Japanese food on my trip, and I had heard great things about it from friends of mine who had been to Japan before.

It wasn’t all foreign to me since there’s quite a bit of Japanese food and influence in what Koreans eat, but it was so much better. The ramen shops were absolutely delicious, the dumplings were fabulous, most everything I ate was amazing.

One thing Koreans have adopted is the Tonkatsu, or fried pork cutlet and I had the best one I’ve ever eaten while in Japan. It also came with these fried potato cakes which were heavenly, super dangerous, and thankfully live far away from me.

Gay Friends in Seoul Meetup #3: Dalk Gabli in Hyehwa

Tue, 08/07/2012 - 21:36 — The Kimchi Queen

From the gay short film Just Friends

The third event for Gay Friends in Seoul is this Thursday at 7 pm.

ColdStone busts your diet, jinja?!

Tue, 08/07/2012 - 08:53 — ndamiano

(Jinja means really in Korean)

This morning I will have you know, I forcefully made myself head down to the high school track below my window. (I stare at it every day but never move from my rear in front of the computer)

I ran and walked the track. I did an ab workout, a few yoga poses and did my headstand in the middle of the field. It was fun. It felt good.

Then, I came inside and made my daily Green slush (I don’t have a juicer, so I blend everything… a green apple, a cucumber, a slice of peach, some ginger and bok choy)

People who Inspire

Fri, 08/03/2012 - 11:30 — ndamiano

I have officially been sucked in to a Bloggers life. Every morning I wake up, make my coffee and jump straight to my reader. I scan through all my topics and browse all of these amazing ideas, incredible places, tons of opinions and well just get lost in how diverse and inspiring everyone is.

Cooking on a Sunday Night

Mon, 07/30/2012 - 06:35 — ndamiano

Before I write about what I made this weekend, I want to ask all of you reading this to PLEASE send me your favorite cupcake recipe with a great fluffy frosting. I am dying to make cupcakes!!! (and eat them) But please no crazy ingredients, I live in South Korea and not everything is as easy to find.

XOXOXO

Man you must think, she makes a lot of bread. Every Sunday we are out of Bread. Adam eats a lot of it

Seeking NON-Touristy Recommendations… Please Help!

Sat, 07/28/2012 - 06:03 — ndamiano

We are travellers, not tourists. A ticket in our future always bubbles our blood in excitement!

Adam needs to renew his visa in September and instead taking the hydrofoil over to Japan like he did last time, I mentioned taking a trip. We have been in Asia now for 6 months and not traveled (I know, can you believe it?!?!)

Costco Busan!

Thu, 07/26/2012 - 16:51 — ndamiano

There was a time in my life where the thought of making a day trip to Costco would have been met with a laugh and a face smack. But, those days are gone….long gone…so gone in fact that Nicole and I actually left a beach party early just so we knew we would have enough time to slowly peruse each and every aisle of the wholesale shopping uberstore.

Located not far from centum city but in a very odd backstreet part of town, the Costco logo drew nearer to us on our cabby’s gps and so did our excitement…no really, its not fluff, we were amped. Look, i’m legit amped here.


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