February 25, 2010
by Mipa
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I recently finished the package of rolled oats that I had brought back with me from the States, so I was in desperate need of replenishing my oats supply. Finding affordable oatmeal can be a bit of a challenge in … Continue reading
February 24, 2010
by Mipa
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If I lived near Hongdae, you would probably find me at one of the cafes there every single day. How many independent coffee shops are hidden in the alleys of Hongdae? Mm…, a lot. Case closed. My most recent Hongdae … Continue reading
February 23, 2010
by Mipa
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Dear Readers of Aliens Day Out,This is Bunny speaking (I’m the official mascot of this blog). A few of you were asking how I’ve been, so Mipa has let me take over for this one post. Don’t worry, she understands. … Continue reading
February 22, 2010
by Mipa
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I’m really into steamed acorn squash right now! I’ve been eating it with almost every meal~ no joke. This is steamed squash with sauteed broccoli, tofu, and red bell peppers. More steamed squash beside a bowl of lentils, red bell … Continue reading
February 20, 2010
by Mipa
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Last Monday, some friends had a mini potluck dinner at their place to celebrate Lunar New Year. D and B cooked the most delicious Thai red curry that I’ve had in a LONG time. I forgot how much I love … Continue reading
February 19, 2010
by Mipa
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About half a year ago, I began reading ‘the China Study‘ by Dr. T. Colin Campbell. Unfortunately, I got sidetracked and distracted by other books, and only got one or two chapters in. Now, 7 months later, I have finally … Continue reading
February 18, 2010
by Mipa
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My parents recently went to Turkey and came back with pressies- boxes of Turkish delight! :) If you grew up reading ‘The Chronicles of Narnia’ like me, you would instantly think of ‘The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe,’ when … Continue reading
February 16, 2010
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Over the Lunar New Year Holz, my mom and I attempted some homemade ddeok! :) There are so many different types of Korean ddeoks, but the kind we made is called ‘백설기’ or ‘white rice powder cake’ (loose translation). There … Continue reading
February 15, 2010
by Mipa
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As expected, my Lunar New Year holiday was filled with mouth-watering homemade food. My mom is an amazing cook and I’m always thankful to her for cooking veg meals whenever I visit home. In fact, my parents both eat mostly … Continue reading
February 14, 2010
by Mipa
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Koreans are all about boxed gift sets during the major holidays. Supermarkets display all sorts of different options, ranging from toothpaste or cooking oil sets, to the notorious artery-clogging SPAM gift sets. (photo taken from here)Yes, apparently, spam meat can … Continue reading