Tag: life in korea
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The Ridonculously Expensive Things in South Korea
The answer to the question about my favorite food used to be “mango” growing up. My dad would buy 100 mangoes at a time (seriously) and I would eat about 15 a day. It wasn’t only mangoes I loved though. I loved all fruit, and our fridge would always be filled with at least 5…
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The ADHD Dilemma
Though I have never been formally diagnosed, I am 101% sure that I have ADHD. My father, who believed that mental illness was a weakness and came from the devil, wasn’t someone who I could talk to about seeing a psychiatrist. But I felt familiarity with friends who were diagnosed with it, and every symptom…
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The Sensational World of Omakase
I wrote a blog about a week ago expressing my distaste for Michelin starred restaurants. I mentioned omakase in that post, comparing it to Michelin star restaurants. I don’t hate Michelin restaurants – I just think that for the same price range, omakase is much more worth it. Living in America, I had never heard…
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The Ultimate Injeolmi Toast
Injeolmi is a Korean classic – it is mochi covered in bean powder. Bean powder might sound weird but it is slightly sweet and has a nice earthy flavor. In Korean dessert shops, they have injeolmi toast, which is the mochi in between two slices of bread with honey. But I love to make everything…
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Exploring the Buzzing Cafe Culture in South Korea
You’ve heard of Korean cafes, and you might be wondering what the big deal is. What is the cafe culture in Korea like? South Korea’s cafe culture is a dynamic part of everyday life, deeply rooted in the country’s work habits and social customs. With long working hours being the norm, cafes provide a much-needed…