Ever since I was a child I remember enjoying summer more than any other time of the year. Not just because I wasn't in school, but spending long days outside in the wide open country with my brother scraping knees, getting dirty, playing with the farm animals in barn, and long bike rides made our school break so much fun. Also, I'll admit it, I'm truly a freak of nature. I honestly have no recollection of the last time I complained about it being hot outside...I truly do believe the hotter the weather the better I feel!(my kids are always complaining in school because I turn off my classroom's AC and open the windows!)
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| One of the many swimming pools in Seoul. |
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| A quaint Rose garden tucked amongst the apartment buildings. |
For this blog entry I am discussing just why I love summer so much, both in America as well as in my not-so-new home in Korea. I compare and contrast some of my most favorite aspects of summer in each country and also share some observations that I have observed within the Korean culture the past two years. Whether it be outdoor activities, summer time eats, or decadent treats....summer truly is my favorite time of year that bring out the best of me! What can I say...I like things 'hot and steamy' ^_^
Enjoy the video and until next time, Peace and Love!
ooooh i love the markets, especially in the summer! How fun!! and pools, i imagine it'd be so interesting to have people sitting by the pool, but still covering up and having extra SPF.
ReplyDeleteYUM that red bean Korean dessert looks sooo good! I would love that, it sounds so good; also that cold noodle dish sounds so good. what's it called again? I want to see if i an find a recipe!!!!
love you and miss you! if we're ever in the same place again, we shall have a cookout!
love you!
Aww Chirsty!!! First of all- Thanks so much for your continuos following my posts and comments. That speaks very loud to just how great our friendship is!
ReplyDeleteSecondly- OF COURSE we will be together again, don't be silly! There will be plenty of cookouts in our future!
Anyways, the shaved ice dessert is called Patbing-su. It taste similar to a really big vanilla flavored slushi just with read bean and fruit on top. It is supper delicious and is really popular here. but then again so is Baskin Robins, Coldstone, and korean brand ice cream.
The cold noodle dish is called Mul Naemyoung( Mul meaning water and Naeumyoung means noodles) I actually first tried when you and I lived in Champaign! It was at the korean restaurant on Green Street, Woori-Jib. It is made with buckwheat noodles, fresh veggies like carrot, cucumber, cabbage, and the special additive needed to make the tangy/sweet/salty/spicy broth. You also will need to find Gochujang sauce (red pepper paste)
Here are recipes for both Patbing-su and Mul Naemyoung.
Patbing-su - http://aliensdayout.com/2012/08/how-to-make-your-own-patbingsu-without-an-ice-shaver.html
Mul Naemyoung- http://www.maangchi.com/recipe/naengmyeon
For Patbingsu you can probably find all ingredients at a local BIG supermarket. For Mul Naemyoung you will probably need to visit an asian food market and ..but the gochujang sauce comes in many forms..make sure you get the one in a small tub in which you would spoon out (avoid the squeezable bottles)