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Simple

I think it’s only human to long for simpler times, right?

You know, run the block until you literally cannot run anymore, swim until your lips are completely blue, teeth are chattering, and skin is all pruned, fill up on Swedish fish and peach rings before dinner knowing very well it may not end well for you.

Those were the days…

So where am I going with this blog post?

Well.. you see…I think that these complicated times call for simpler foods. I’m talking about the good old comforts of your childhood.

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Yes! I don’t think I’ve had these little cheerful guys in about 5+ years.

I’m not completely sure how it happened.. all I remember is I was in the store, next thing what do you know, there is a can of SpaghettiOs in my basket! I couldn’t just shun them, and put them back on the shelf. At least they were the more adult choice, HA HA! (As adult as SpaghettiOs can be).

Enjoying..

savoring every bite..

as if it were a dish of smoked duck.

Silly, right? I know! But what delight because…

Next thing I know, I’m at my grandparents’ house lying on the breezeway floor, watching my never-ending cartoons.

Sometimes your body knows exactly what you need.

Although, it may not be the most nutritious or best thing to eat, but in that very moment, it was exactly what my body needed.

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YUM-O!

Oh Boy

Ladies and Gentlemen… this cannot be good…

Week-ending

Oh weekends…

Why must you come to an ending so quickly?

C’est la vie, no?

Driving home Sunday afternoon,

taking in the crystal blue sky,

…day dreaming…

Aren’t these clouds fairytale like?

I’m fairly certain I saw mermaids, dolphins, and heart shapes up there.

*Le-sigh*

Scenes From Saturday

From top to bottom:
1. We giggled at the korenglish sign…all jokes aside, trash is serious business here!
2.*Refreshing* Very berry smoothie from our favorite charming back alley cafe in Songtan
3. What a stud, that man of mine.
4. Hmmm…well, I suppose this is true?
5. The most delightful peach bread pudding topped with vanilla ice-cream!
6. Miss Bean you are so silly! You just make us smile and laugh everyday 🙂

Julia

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Yep, I baked zucchini bread this afternoon.

Go ahead, just call me Julia! Or, Ms. Child, whatever you prefer.

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To me, summer Sunday afternoons are ideal for baking…especially during the rainy, humid, dreary ones.

What are some of your favorite things to bake in the summer?

Donuga Grill

Typically I am not one for meats..

Don’t get me wrong, I enjoy a nice grilled cheeseburger in the summer like anyone else.

However, I don’t absolutely need to eat meat to feel full, or satisfied at a meal.

Well… that was until I had….

SAM-GYUP-SAL
Grilled Pork Strips
삼겹살

(Enter) Newest obsession = Dongua Grill.

Gosh, how did we not know this place exsisted before?

I’m absolutely dumbfounded!

Dear Donuga Grill,

My hips and I thoroughly love your delicious meats, try not to do to much damage down there. I just know this is a beginning of a very beautiful relationship <3

Love, One hungry Little Bee

Grab the map coordinates here

Only in Korea

Our perfectly acceptable local posted park guidelines….. 🙂

Never Did I Ever…

Think we’d be seeing the Broadway Musical Wicked in Seoul, South Korea!

Mr. B purchased tickets to go see Wicked for my (early) Birthday present. SCORE!

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The show was at the Blue Square Musical Hall, what a wonderful venue. Space is something that Seoul utilizes very well..so much so, the venue is partly underground, and of course accessible directly from the Hangangjin subway station.

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The cast is from Australia, the show is entirely in English. Usually, Mr. B and I find ourselves having to read the translated screens off to the sides of a show..nope, not this time!

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“And if I’m flying solo,

At least I’m flying free;

To those who ground me,

Take a message back from me…

Tell them how I’m defying gravity,

I’m flying high, defying gravity!

And soon I’ll match them in renown.

And nobody, in all of Oz,

No wizard that there is or was,

Is ever gonna

bring

down!”

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Ah! I still have goosebumps from all the talented voices, the stunning costumes, and life-like stage props!

Even Mr. B enjoyed the storyline!

Bravo!! Encore! Encore!!!

What Does Summer Taste Like?

Well, to me it taste like…. F r e s h W a t e r m e l o n &B l u e b e r r i e sWith the summer temperatures soaring into the upper 80’s and 90’s, I find myself craving chilled thirst quenching fruits. I am on my fourth watermelon of the summer. While some (cough, cough, Mr. B) claim it’s borderline obsession, I like to think of it as simply getting my fill of the summer fruits in while I can. Those long days, warm nights, fresh vegetables, fruits and summer, itself, will be a memory before you know it! *Sigh*

I guess it wouldn’t come as a shocker to know that I heard the Watermelon truck near our place this weekend, rushed out immediately and purchased another one. Obviously I wasn’t the only one needing a watermelon fix…

I was the first one to the truck. No sooner did I turn around from paying for my prized possession, people were darting across the street and pulling over out of traffic to grab one too.

Right away, I took it home and sliced it up. Naturally.

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This weekend I got to Skype with my grandparents as well. It’s always so nice getting to talk to them. We always end up reminiscing about my childhood or theirs. Not to mention seeing someones face at the other end makes missing home a bit more easier.

Anyways, we talked about how fruit trucks were something normal from when they were growing up. They said it was normal to purchase your fresh fruits,vegetables, and sometimes fresh fish, from a truck that would stop by your home about once a week or so. My Grandma said that sometimes she thinks that times like those were more convenient than that of today. Fresh milk at your door every morning, eggs, etc. What an interesting perspective.

Strangely enough, South Korea has many of these options still available. The ladies that I work with get a weekly delivery of eggs, and a daily delivery of yogurt to their homes.

Also while talking with my grandparents we discussed various foods we both had been cooking lately. Cue the blueberries! When I was growing up, I can always remember the summer weekends during berry season at my Grandparents. I think because my Grandma would make a simple yet absolutely delightful instant vanilla pudding with fresh blueberries on top. Mmmm!

Well, you know me, clearly, I’m all about nostalgia these days so I knew I needed to make some for to cherish with Mr. B <3