I remember the first time I walked into my high school. It seemed like the biggest building I'd ever occupied. And then I went to college, and UT's 40 acres seemed entirely impossible to navigate. Yet, those milestones seem so diminutive in retrospect. Now, here I am at Yokota Air Base - another campus I … Continue reading Fussa, Tokyo
Promptly after our departure from Korea, we started our vacation back home in Dallas, TX. It was 3.5 weeks of glorious foods, familiar culture, and most importantly, much-needed time with old friends and family. It was really nice to have Momma Do's cooking again. She made me my favorites, including: bun bo hue, egg rolls, … Continue reading Texas Heat
Such a shame this restaurant only opened a couple of weeks before our departure from Gunsan. La Chiave is a cute Italian restaurant near Lotte Mart. The food is as delightful as the decor. We went there on two separate occasions: one was a double date, the second a lunch date. Both times, the chef … Continue reading La Chiave
Clint and I just spent what we think was our last weekend together in Seoul before our upcoming departure. We had a few events planned, but the rain inhibited a couple of things. However, spending a day discovering a new museum, an international food mart, and consuming copious amounts of great food pushed our endorphin … Continue reading Seoul and the Trick Eye Museum
Quick snack lunch idea! What is supposed to be an appetizer, is easily a full meal. I can't imagine anyone just snacking on these. I'm full just after two! Ingredients: choice of beef cut - cut into cubes a jalapeño shredded cheese slices of bacon, cut into half slices Directions: Marinate your beef with choice … Continue reading Beef en Brochette
One of our favorite Korean foods is jogae-gui (조개구이), or grilled shellfish. For $15-25/person, you get a variety of different shellfish for your grilling pleasure. Clint and I have been to several restaurants that serve this, and all are about the same in terms of food. The only variation lies in quantity for the price. … Continue reading Jogae-gui For the Shellfish Enthusiast
Back in Dallas, I had unlimited access to all types of food. One of my favorite was a Taiwanese spot called Genroku. Their jalapeño chicken is to die for! The spice is intense at first, but quickly becomes addictive. I can't stop craving it. But as there is no Genroku here, I resorted to making my own. … Continue reading Taiwanese Jalapeño Chicken
Every time we pass by Lee Sung Dang Bakery, we see a crowded store and a line that extends outside. And I mean every time! The only time I've ever seen something draw that much attention was the Sprinkles cupcakery in Dallas, but their shop is tiny. Lee Sung Dang looks pretty sizable. It's renowned … Continue reading Lee Sung Dang Bakery
Many women are troubled at the thought of birthdays after 25. There's something about reaching the cusp of your 30s that causes anxiety. For some women, it's the mere fact of being older. For others, it's the looming question of, "Is my life where I want it to be?" For me, personally, it just meant … Continue reading A Seoul-ful Birthday
A great benefit of living in South Korea is the unlimited access to seafood. The fish market, with its pungent smells emanating through the block, is extremely close to my apartment. On the way home from school, I can pick up any shellfish my little heart desires. One of my favorite Seocheon shellfish is prawns. … Continue reading Chili Garlic Prawns
Lotte Mart had clams, I had lemongrass my mom sent me. It's time to try my hand at my favorite clam soup. I adapted my own version of this recipe. Ingredients: as much clam as you can handle, but probably one pound a teaspoon of mashed ginger one shallot (chopped) a teaspoon of chopped garlic … Continue reading Lemongrass Clam Soup
For our belated Valentine's weekend getaway, we opted for a hot springs spa hotel in Asan - Onyang Grand Hotel. The hotel boasts hot spring spas and saunas, indoor swimming pools, a bowling alley, and screen golf. Well, it sounds like the perfect resort! In reality, though, the place is quite dilapidated - almost depressing. … Continue reading Onyang Hot Springs
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