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Foodie Tuesday: Korean Bing Su to Beat the Heat
Linking up to Foodie Tuesday at Inside Journeys. You can check out past Foodie Tuesday posts here. Korean summers can melt you, and when Koreans want to sink into something cool their first choice is often the popular dessert Bing Su. At its simplest, bingsu is shaved ice with a fruit topping. The most traditional…
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Itaewon: Marrakech Night for Foodie Tuesday
Linking up to Foodie Tuesday, hosted by Marcia at Inside Journeys. Past Foodie Tuesday posts are here. I headed into Seoul last Sunday, with my taste buds itching to taste some delicious Moroccan offerings. Our monthly lunch group were feasting on the buffet at Marrakesh Night in Itaewon. For anyone who doesn’t know, Itaewon is…
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Rice Wine Shenanigans in Seoul
Okay, I could have called this post “Makgeolli Making in Seoul”, but unless you have been to Korea chances are you wouldn’t have a clue what I was talking about. Besides, I think shenanigans gives it a very fun vibe, which it was. Sit back, relax and let me tell you about my little adventure…
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TWIGA — A Taste of South Africa in Seoul
On the train into Seoul last Sunday I daydreamed of South African cuisine. Beyond steak and suasages, I had no idea what to expect. I was looking forward to being surprised, and I was; pleasantly! Located on the 5th floor of a nondescript building directly across the street from the Saudi Embassy in Itaewan, I…