Here we are at lovely Insa-Dong, in Seoul, a hot tourist spot for anyone looking for some traditional korean goods. This can range from key chains and pencil pouches to traditonal brushes and old-fashioned snacks.
The snack I’d like the especially highlight today is 엿 [Yut]. This Korean sweet dates back to God knows when and [...]
Entries from July 2008
July 24, 2008
A Curse and a Candy All in One
July 17, 2008
The Freshest a Chicken Can Get
Being in a relatively rural area of Korea, at least compared to the metropolis of Seoul, I have been able to get some of the freshest organic, free-range, what have you, poultry from a local lady that raises the chickens and ducks herself and will butcher them right then and there for you.
No, I don’t have [...]
July 10, 2008
Waste Not, Want Not
Being in Korea has opened my eyes to the incredible amount of resources America wastes. Sure you hear about it all the time, but seeing another country in comparison is astounding.
At my aunt’s apartment complex, where I’ve been staying these past few months, there are separate waste bins for decomposable (food) waste, plastic, glass, metal, [...]
