Quote from: z80 on November 21, 2016, 09:52:53 amFor me I just get the feeling Korean cuisine was made to avoid starving to death, rather than pretty much every other cultures cuisine that was made for both not starving to death and enjoyment.You clearly don't understand the culinary subtleties of mountain grass, dog meat stew.
For me I just get the feeling Korean cuisine was made to avoid starving to death, rather than pretty much every other cultures cuisine that was made for both not starving to death and enjoyment.
Quote from: z80 on November 21, 2016, 09:52:53 amFor me I just get the feeling Korean cuisine was made to avtoid starving to death, rather than pretty much every other cultures cuisine that was made for both not starving to death and enjoyment.I like to point out that France has also suffered war and starvation, but when peace and wealth returned they STOPPED eating the gross stuff.
For me I just get the feeling Korean cuisine was made to avtoid starving to death, rather than pretty much every other cultures cuisine that was made for both not starving to death and enjoyment.
Also, Philly cream cheese is available on Gmarket. I ate some this morning. It was delicious and cheap.
Quote from: JNM on November 21, 2016, 10:23:16 amQuote from: z80 on November 21, 2016, 09:52:53 amFor me I just get the feeling Korean cuisine was made to avtoid starving to death, rather than pretty much every other cultures cuisine that was made for both not starving to death and enjoyment.I like to point out that France has also suffered war and starvation, but when peace and wealth returned they STOPPED eating the gross stuff.I would like to point out that your comparison is absolutely terrible lol. First of all, France's land is MUCH better at growing things. France has probably the best land in Europe for farming. While Korea has mountains lol. Mountains, while good for defending your homeland, don't provide the best farming lands. Also, France's land borders many other countries. This provides opportunites for new foods, ideas, and all that other good stuff. Also, France's "down time" is nothing compared to South Korea's "down time". Some criticial thinking and a tiny bit of knowledge about both countries goes a long way
Quote from: #basedcowboyshirt on November 21, 2016, 11:57:27 amAlso, Philly cream cheese is available on Gmarket. I ate some this morning. It was delicious and cheap.]
When I hear people making blanket statements about food here in Korea, it sounds exactly like the ignorant local who believes that the only foods in western countries are spaghetti, hamburgers and pizza.Korean food doesn't have a huge palette of flavours in the way many other countries' foods do, but it's definitely not some sort of boorish, unsophisticated slop.If Korean BBQ and 분식 are what you're evaluating Korean food on, you're really missing out. Also, Philly cream cheese is available on Gmarket. I ate some this morning. It was delicious and cheap.
When I hear people making blanket statements about food here in Korea, it sounds exactly like the ignorant local who believes that the only foods in western countries are spaghetti, hamburgers and pizza.Korean food doesn't have a huge palette of flavours in the way many other countries' foods do, but it's definitely not some sort of boorish, unsophisticated slop.If Korean BBQ and 분식 are what you're evaluating Korean food on, you're really missing out.
Quote from: #basedcowboyshirt on November 21, 2016, 11:57:27 amWhen I hear people making blanket statements about food here in Korea, it sounds exactly like the ignorant local who believes that the only foods in western countries are spaghetti, hamburgers and pizza.Korean food doesn't have a huge palette of flavours in the way many other countries' foods do, but it's definitely not some sort of boorish, unsophisticated slop.If Korean BBQ and 분식 are what you're evaluating Korean food on, you're really missing out. Also, Philly cream cheese is available on Gmarket. I ate some this morning. It was delicious and cheap.You can't compare people who actually live here and have to eat Korean food everyday to the ignorant people who have never left their country.But honestly, I wish BBQ and 분식 were all I had to evaluate Korean food on. Unfortunately I've been presented slop full of animal innards that would be considered garbage in other countries almost anytime I try to get a taste of the "real stuff."Please tell us what amazing delectable dishes Koreans are hiding from us. I'd really like to know, because I'm tired of eating the same stuff over and over again or be faced with feeling like I'm eating peasant food. What are some quality foods that aren't soggy vegetables, covered in hot pepper sauce, or meat that's more than just gristle/fat/random bones sticking out everywhere (because apparently Koreans don't know how to properly butcher an animal)??
Quote from: JNM on November 21, 2016, 10:23:16 amQuote from: z80 on November 21, 2016, 09:52:53 amFor me I just get the feeling Korean cuisine was made to avtoid starving to death, rather than pretty much every other cultures cuisine that was made for both not starving to death and enjoyment.I like to point out that France has also suffered war and starvation, but when peace and wealth returned they STOPPED eating the gross stuff.Erm... snails, pate (minced liver) Foie Grois (essentially Goose hapatitis), Cow's tongue, Tetines (cow's udders), calf pancreas. I could go on, but there is no point. All culture keep "peasant food" even after prosperity has arrived. Frankly, i think they are the best examples of a culture food. Give me haggis or a hotpot over a quiche anyday!
Quote from: grey on November 21, 2016, 02:34:38 pmLocked myself out of my online banking (my fault) at KEB and can't log in.Went to bank-nope.Called-need a digital certificate.Digital certificate needs a log in.Cannot log in.I accidentally typed my password incorrectly a few too many times. It took me about 20 minutes to figure it out, but you can reset the password and issue yourself a new certificate all on their English website. It's a bit irritating, but better than not having access to your bank account. And it was all in English.
Locked myself out of my online banking (my fault) at KEB and can't log in.Went to bank-nope.Called-need a digital certificate.Digital certificate needs a log in.Cannot log in.
I'm so frustrated with the fourth grade classes, but one in particular is just awful. I'm too mentally drained to even rant about them. After class I sat in the bathroom and cried for 20 minutes because I felt so broken and frustrated.
Quote from: sligo on November 21, 2016, 02:09:05 pmQuote from: JNM on November 21, 2016, 10:23:16 amQuote from: z80 on November 21, 2016, 09:52:53 amFor me I just get the feeling Korean cuisine was made to avtoid starving to death, rather than pretty much every other cultures cuisine that was made for both not starving to death and enjoyment.I like to point out that France has also suffered war and starvation, but when peace and wealth returned they STOPPED eating the gross stuff.Erm... snails, pate (minced liver) Foie Grois (essentially Goose hapatitis), Cow's tongue, Tetines (cow's udders), calf pancreas. I could go on, but there is no point. All culture keep "peasant food" even after prosperity has arrived. Frankly, i think they are the best examples of a culture food. Give me haggis or a hotpot over a quiche anyday!Yeah. French food is generally held up as sort of the paragon of haute cuisine, and the French love them some organ meat and know that it's generally the most tasty. And then you get people coming to Korean saying, "OH MY GODDDDD THEY EAT INTESTINES HERE! WE WOULD NEVER DO THAT IN MY UPPER-MIDDLE-CLASS SUBURBAN HOMETOWN! GROSS!" When literally a generation or two ago, and even today, in a lot of places, sausage casings are still made with intestines.Just saying, y'all can say "Ugh gross, I personally hate Korean food because I don't enjoy the taste of it, and I'm totally not down," and I'll give you a high five and be like, "Dang, I'm sorry, bro."But people who insist, "Korean food is bad because red peppers and not-fancy method and presentation" are literally wrong.
Erm... snails, pate (minced liver) Foie Grois (essentially Goose hapatitis), Cow's tongue, Tetines (cow's udders), calf pancreas. I could go on, but there is no point. All culture keep "peasant food" even after prosperity has arrived. Frankly, i think they are the best examples of a culture food. Give me haggis or a hotpot over a quiche anyday!