First it was avocado toast. . .now my new food obsession is poke bowls. I’ve always enjoyed them but not many places offered them as part of the menu. Lately I’ve even seen some at Harris Teeter – you know – by their “sushi” counter and it was very acceptable! Recently we went out toContinue reading “Poke Bowls”
Category Archives: Korean
South Korea, Here I Come!
NEXT year. I HOPE. MAYBE? I’m planning a whole year ahead and yet, we are still not sure if it will happen. This is the power of the pandemic. On top of that, the war in Ukraine leaves all of our future in the ??? zone as we watch the horror unfold. I feel veryContinue reading “South Korea, Here I Come!”
Korean “Corn Dogs”
Most people know what corn dogs are. In the US they are hot dogs wrapped in hushpuppy batter and deep fried on a stick. It is typical carnival food and you can even find it in the frozen food aisle of most American grocery stores. When I was a school kid in Korea in theContinue reading “Korean “Corn Dogs””
Black History IS American History
I have lived in the US since 1975 and have had the privilege of living in a mostly peaceful, safe, prosperous and dynamic environment. I am proud to be an American citizen and I am just as proud to have Korean and Hungarian heritage. I understand the difference between race, ethnicity, nationality, heritage and culture.Continue reading “Black History IS American History”
Korean New Year
Hey, hey, the New Year is upon us! I know, you feel like you just recovered from the NYE party, but I’m talking about THE OTHER New Year. For me, it’s called Korean New Year because well duh, I’m Korean American. LOL It is also called Asian New Year to clump us all together. ItContinue reading “Korean New Year”
Two Different Students
All students are different but I find myself teaching two people with a vast difference in knowledge. It has been a challenge but it has also been very fulfilling. I am currently tutoring two women on the opposite age spectrum. On one hand, I have a tech savvy 24 year old university student in SouthContinue reading “Two Different Students”
Musicals
Love them or leave them? It seems a lot of people are divided on the subject of musicals. Musicals are basically plays that tell a story with song and sometimes dance. So what makes people so passionate about liking/not liking them? I happen to like musicals. They are fun to me. I love music, singingContinue reading “Musicals”
Snow, Sleet, Freezing Rain and Rain
It’s winter and many places all over the US are getting some snow. It’s that time of the year after all. However, thanks to climate change, global warming, etc. there are some crazy amounts being dumped in various areas. Snow is exciting for kids of all ages. At the first sign of the possibility, theContinue reading “Snow, Sleet, Freezing Rain and Rain”
My “Uncle” Peter
Uncle Peter reminds me a lot of my Mother. They were both born in the mid 1940’s and they both had to really work hard to earn their money and status. The difference between them is that Peter is sane and happy. It has been a lot of fun getting to know him. Slowly ourContinue reading “My “Uncle” Peter”
Teaching Koreans English
Sometimes a person comes into your life and kicks you in the pants and you do things that you have always thought of but never got around to. I have had many of those moments. JoAnne came into my life in college and said, “Stop cowing to everyone and make YOU happy for once!” SheContinue reading “Teaching Koreans English”