Once such an integral part of Hong Kong life, both wet markets and dai pai dong (street food stalls) are now becoming cultural relics and tourist attractions. Fortunately, we were able to make a quick stop to see samples of both during our trip last month. Traditionally, wet markets are so called because they are hosed down every day, washing out all the dirt, scraps, blood, and guts from each day’s transactions. They’re often open-air, but …
Monthly Archives: February 2013
I love you as much as…
Happy Valentine’s Day! This year, I took inspiration from our blog name and created a set of printable food-inspired Valentines for you to share with your loved ones. Is there someone you just can’t live without? Tell them! :) Find the download here.
The Story of Budaejjigae, Korea’s “Army Base Stew” (부대찌개)
While preparing for our trip to Seoul in November, I came across an interesting Korean dish called budaejjigae (부대찌개), which translates to “army base stew.” Being a fan of Shin Ramyun, the Korean instant noodles with an almost cult following of Asians around the world, the idea of a spicy stew composed of Korean ramen and a mishmash of crazy toppings, including Spam, instantly appealed to me. I know — that either sounds very right or …
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