Tuesday, April 22, 2008

Invite Wording Forfarewell Party For Friend

Oh My Dog...



I Went to the Market A Few days ago and Had an interesting experience. I tagged Along with the German Ladies Club of Seoul (I do not belong to the group yet ....) They Would allow me to join the group Even Though I'm not German or a Lady - Nice ladies [a But a little decadent little decadence is nice], who like me Have Plenty of Time On Their Hands ...

Anyway, as we were going through the Market, we stumbled upon a stand which sold cooked dog meat, whole and chopped, with and without head. In front of the Butchers table and scale was a tiny cage with about 7 dogs inside, alive. The breed they use is called "Nureongee", although they do use other breeds as well. Now as a dog owner I was appalled but on the other hand I have to say that we as westerners, eat pig, snails, frogs, cows, baby cows.... etc etc etc... so even though I wanted to open the cage and let all the dogs out, I was able to understand that it's not bad that they eat dog. It's simply their culture and I have to respect that. Still, I came home and had to give Brady the dog a hug. I still freak out when some people look at him with a hungry look about them..

Monday, April 21, 2008

Anniversary Speech In Company

How to make Kimchi




Kimchi, Korea's #1 dish consists of fermented cabbage with chili and spices. It is served with everything you eat. As one of many side dishes that come with every meal or as the main ingredient in soups and many traditional dishes.

Fusion has also invaded Korea.. you can find Kimchi on Pizza, Spaghetti and most other international cuisines.
Mostly it tastes tangy and very very spicy. You either love it or hate it. I love it. But too much of it will, you know... upset your stomach.

Here's a quick way how to prepare your own Kimchi.

You'll need:

2 Chinese cabbages
5-10 spring onions
100 g Sea salt
4 heaped tablespoons (about 20 g) Korean chili powder
2-3 cloves garlic, crushed
2 tablespoonfuls sugar
Tablespoonful kimchi sauce (if available)
5 g Small piece of ginger, crushed, or teaspoonful powdered ginger
Half an onion (optional) Not used everywhere.


Rinse the cabbages, then quarter them lengthwise, discard the stems, and then chop the cabbages laterally, which should leave you with the largest pieces measuring perhaps 5 cm on a side. Don’t get too carried away while doing this. Place the cabbage in a clean plastic bag or equivalent (with no holes) and sprinkle salt over each layer. The best kind of salt is sea salt, although non-iodized table salt will do. This will create a brine solution with the cabbage juice. Press the leaves in your hand to squeeze as much water out of them as possible. Once finished, tie up the bag and set it aside for 5-6 hours. Take the cabbage out of the salt solution and rinse it if necessary. It should be a lot softer than it was. Again, remove surplus water. Place cabbage in a sealable plastic box. Add the spring onions, chopped into small pieces. Crush the garlic and ginger in a press and mix in. If you do find Kimchi sauce add about 15 ml. If you don't, then you can do without. You can add a tablespoon of Chinese Fish sauce but this is only optional. Add the chili powder. Mix well. The colour you're looking for should be a dark red but not to dark, you wanna be able to eat the stuff.

Serve with a typical Korean dish. Bimbibap is good or shop around.

The picture above I took was from 2 old ladies who have a tiny, little restaurant on a quiet street. They are precisely making kimchi, hence the inspiration for this post I asked if I could take a picture and they said yes although two of them ran into the restaurant and out of the picture ... Sweet.

Besos

Monday, April 14, 2008

Myoden Spray Side Effects

I miss you Wonderwoman. You and your Beautiful plane!



And Voila .... J'ai terminé mes lenses cheaper

1) Where is your cell phone: Beside me
2) Your Partner: Work is always next to me - ahhhhhhhh
3) Your hair: will soon be cut - thank Jung Ji Hye 정 대표 지영준
4) Your Mama: In Chile
5) Your father: also
6) favorite subject: my chupa chups
7) Your dream last night: forgotten - episode coming tonight
8) Your favorite drink: coffee
9) Your dream car: a fly but actually the plane of Wonder Woman
10) The room in which you find yourself: arbeitseck
11) Your Ex: is love
12) Your fear: to say, "I wish I could have done that when I was younger"
13) What do you want to be in 10 years: I still
14) Who do you spent yesterday evening with Darling and husband Brady the dog
15) What you're not: dog eaters, and / or Cat eater
16) The last thing you did: walk
17th) What are you wearing: Beige trousers, white t-shirt and blue plaid shirt [short-armed]
18) Your favorite book: A Short History about nearly everything
19) The last eaten what you have: Vietnamese
20) Your life: Happy
21) Your mood: happy
22) Your friends: always close
23) What are you thinking now: my German course
24) What are you doing right now: Think about what I have for homework Exciting
25) Your summer: What is more, spring is already here! YUPPIE !!!!!
26) What's in your TV: TV is off - Radio is on - American brainwashing radio show - GOD BLESS AMERICA
27) When did you laugh the last time: cry today
28) Last time: 30 March 2008
29) school: over - but Will Chocolatière in Germany Studying - The dream continues!
30) What are you listening to right now: GOD BLESS AMERICA - We bring you the Music while you save the World ... NO JOKE!
31) Dearest weekend employment: For my small family cooking to
32) Dream job: Chocolatière extraordinaire
33) Your Computer: Apple
34) Outside your window: The Ivy House and Itaewon
35th) Beer: Asahi Thanks Japan!
36) Mexican food: mmmm - Fajitas ... Pollo con Mole!
37) Winter: Love, but not so long please
38) Religion: An apple a day keeps the devil away
39) Holidays: Coming soon ... Vancouver - British Colombia
40th) On your bed: a 41st Brady's toys
) love: the most important


You always win Rich Rubin is!

Friday, April 11, 2008

Free 90's Birthday Invitations

Quintessential Tokyo




Work in Progress

Monday, April 7, 2008

Can You Prevent Lipoma Cysts

Your dog like my Louis Vuitton




Today as I was in the park with Brady the dog a Korean lady approaches me and points out to the fact that my dog looks like her Louis Vuitton [probably fake] handbag. She then started starring - I'm like, "dude, take a picture" I didn't know if she was thinking how fabulous he would look next to her and her LV purse or how fabulous he would look accompanied by a side order of fries and Kimchi for lunch. [unfortunately no joke here]

I'm thinking Brady would look so fabulous with an LV scarf... Louis V here I come!

Friday, April 4, 2008

Max Capacity On A 14 Foot Jon Boat

Brady update