As a rebuttal to those that thought I was being racist when i related kimchee to korean people, I would like to apologize by sharing this clip with you.
DISCLAIMER:
the only true part of this clip is that "BuGolGi isSo guuood"
And I don't endorse anything about eatting doggie or japanese dinosaurs, anything like that.
If you wanna eat, call me, we'll have Rich JC sometime!
Saturday, March 15, 2008
Thursday, March 13, 2008
The Food Slideshow sideshow!
I recently got an e-mail from someone that claimed to actually have read this blog.
This suprised me on muliple levels:
1. this person actually stumbled onto my blog, and
2. this person was willing to read my posts!
now if that's not weird, then i don't know what is.
but anyways, he put me onto slideshows that can actually be imbedded into html format, which is pretty dope in my book.
These slides are top quality and in the food category, it has the capacity to introduce you to many different types of food in a food group, so enjoy! Props to Anuj for the info.
Eat something fresh today, most veggies and fruits have the nutrients to help you metabolize your food, promote health and proper functioning of your body. In general, they maximize the energy you get from carbs and proteins.
This suprised me on muliple levels:
1. this person actually stumbled onto my blog, and
2. this person was willing to read my posts!
now if that's not weird, then i don't know what is.
but anyways, he put me onto slideshows that can actually be imbedded into html format, which is pretty dope in my book.
These slides are top quality and in the food category, it has the capacity to introduce you to many different types of food in a food group, so enjoy! Props to Anuj for the info.
Eat something fresh today, most veggies and fruits have the nutrients to help you metabolize your food, promote health and proper functioning of your body. In general, they maximize the energy you get from carbs and proteins.
Saturday, March 8, 2008
Eating Culture: National Dishes and regional specialties
sorry. it's been a while. i'm not sure if anyone has read this thing in about a semester, i haven't updated too recently.
But yeah, back to food.
The national food item is actually one of the most intriguing things to eat, one that is tied strongly to a cultural identity. There aren't too many dishes that a culture and society is intricately tied to in this world. Hot Dogs are synonymous with Americans and the identity of wiener lovers (hurf hurf hurf!) in North America. Fish and Chips is an English tradition (just like binge drinking and driving on the wrong side of the road), and Haggis is a Scot thing (as are kilts and Mel Gibson/William Wallace)
It's that special combination of Nationality and Food that really brings out the best in one's genuine cultural experience through food. When you eat something like that, you can literally taste tradition and get a better understanding for the cultural values of the dish.
For example, Kimchee.
Note and Disclaimer: The following may sound racist and ironically very ignorant of culture, but it's meant to playfully call out general trends in attitude. If you're Korean and are offended, don't worry about it. You see, all the korean people I know are always offended by something anyways and that motivates them to be the best human beings possible, so I'm glad that i get to be a part of the fun.
I'm sure you've run into (South) Korean people before. the hardcore ones. they're very feisty, full of spice, and can often turn you off because they're immensely intense and leave a distinctive love-hate response.
Like any South Korean Drama, soap opera or movie, there's always immense physical humor involved, lots of violent immediacy and "playful" abuse, full of drama and lots of hate, which ultimately is defeated by a bittersweet dramatic twist ending with a declaration of love or an immense epiphany and/or return home.
There are so many different kinds of Koreans, but at the heart of every one is the intense and sweet-sour-spicy attitude that will add a great dynamic to the whole. Can't live without it. If you have too much Korean in your life and you're not used to it, it'll probably give you an ulcer.
That pretty much summarizes Kimchee at it's essence.
And we're out of time, ill have to get to talking about food sometime. Balls.
This is Kimchee.
This is kimchee about to hit your tastebuds.
(It's an acquired taste.)
But yeah, back to food.
The national food item is actually one of the most intriguing things to eat, one that is tied strongly to a cultural identity. There aren't too many dishes that a culture and society is intricately tied to in this world. Hot Dogs are synonymous with Americans and the identity of wiener lovers (hurf hurf hurf!) in North America. Fish and Chips is an English tradition (just like binge drinking and driving on the wrong side of the road), and Haggis is a Scot thing (as are kilts and Mel Gibson/William Wallace)
It's that special combination of Nationality and Food that really brings out the best in one's genuine cultural experience through food. When you eat something like that, you can literally taste tradition and get a better understanding for the cultural values of the dish.
For example, Kimchee.
Note and Disclaimer: The following may sound racist and ironically very ignorant of culture, but it's meant to playfully call out general trends in attitude. If you're Korean and are offended, don't worry about it. You see, all the korean people I know are always offended by something anyways and that motivates them to be the best human beings possible, so I'm glad that i get to be a part of the fun.
I'm sure you've run into (South) Korean people before. the hardcore ones. they're very feisty, full of spice, and can often turn you off because they're immensely intense and leave a distinctive love-hate response.
Like any South Korean Drama, soap opera or movie, there's always immense physical humor involved, lots of violent immediacy and "playful" abuse, full of drama and lots of hate, which ultimately is defeated by a bittersweet dramatic twist ending with a declaration of love or an immense epiphany and/or return home.
There are so many different kinds of Koreans, but at the heart of every one is the intense and sweet-sour-spicy attitude that will add a great dynamic to the whole. Can't live without it. If you have too much Korean in your life and you're not used to it, it'll probably give you an ulcer.
That pretty much summarizes Kimchee at it's essence.
And we're out of time, ill have to get to talking about food sometime. Balls.
This is Kimchee.
This is kimchee about to hit your tastebuds.
(It's an acquired taste.)
Monday, January 14, 2008
Aqua Teen Hunger Force
I had the option of watching braveheart or Aqua Teen Hunger Force. I decided to watch aqua teen hunger force under the impression that i'd give a witty and insightful review of anthromorphic fast food having wild adventures.
after watching it, i've realized that I was dumber than before i watched. So... rather than talking about talking milkshakes and morphing meatballs, here's a funny clip from braveheart instead.
I'll get to talking about the social history of potatoes eventually. stay tuned.
after watching it, i've realized that I was dumber than before i watched. So... rather than talking about talking milkshakes and morphing meatballs, here's a funny clip from braveheart instead.
I'll get to talking about the social history of potatoes eventually. stay tuned.
Thursday, December 27, 2007
Public Service Annnouncement: Taco Bell, Diarrhea and a Happy New Year!
Never, ever, ever eat Taco Bell 1/2 lb. burritos unless you like the process resulting in the following:
Those burritos might seem like a good value and they might even taste good, but you must always consider the consequences of eating taco bell for the first time in a while: liquid poo. heartburn, indigestion, and an unsettling food coma.
If you do enjoy 1/2 lb burritos, don't go to a 3rd world country, you might be the cause of a TB or malaria outbreak. just sayin'.
make sure to flush regardless, and have a happy new year!
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Those burritos might seem like a good value and they might even taste good, but you must always consider the consequences of eating taco bell for the first time in a while: liquid poo. heartburn, indigestion, and an unsettling food coma.
If you do enjoy 1/2 lb burritos, don't go to a 3rd world country, you might be the cause of a TB or malaria outbreak. just sayin'.
make sure to flush regardless, and have a happy new year!
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Tuesday, December 11, 2007
Hey Guys
sorry i haven't been able to post in a LONG time (i know you're so desperate), but life has been as busy as african killer ants eating an elephant.
...
They DO. well, maybe smaller things, like zebras and human beings. It's pretty intense because they're all full of enthuiasm and zeal in terms of finding a target and taking it down. I read in wikipedia that this feeding frenzy is a seasonal thing, and so it reminded me of...
black friday shoppers. it's hilarious how people are always late to things that matter (meetings, classes, DPMs and Large Groups, Church, birthdays, et. al.) but will be ridiculously early to wait outside and lose fingers to frostbite just for a moderate discount on things they don't even need.
I've been meaning to discuss wendy's dollar menu and potatoes since the beginning off the semester, but have not been able to photodocument in a while. I'll do that sometime during studying this week...so come back. please...PLEASE.
anyways, check out these little buggers while i eat potatoes. ill get back atcha.
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They DO. well, maybe smaller things, like zebras and human beings. It's pretty intense because they're all full of enthuiasm and zeal in terms of finding a target and taking it down. I read in wikipedia that this feeding frenzy is a seasonal thing, and so it reminded me of...
black friday shoppers. it's hilarious how people are always late to things that matter (meetings, classes, DPMs and Large Groups, Church, birthdays, et. al.) but will be ridiculously early to wait outside and lose fingers to frostbite just for a moderate discount on things they don't even need.
I've been meaning to discuss wendy's dollar menu and potatoes since the beginning off the semester, but have not been able to photodocument in a while. I'll do that sometime during studying this week...so come back. please...PLEASE.
anyways, check out these little buggers while i eat potatoes. ill get back atcha.
Tuesday, November 20, 2007
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