Dinner: It’s Only Mostly Dead
Last weekend I went out with my co-workers for a seafood dinner unlike any I’ve had before. The restaurant was situated right on the beach in the city of Incheon. The ocean provided a beautiful reminder of where the food on our plates had come from, some of it seeming all too recently.I think the main attraction of the night was the squirming “sannakji” – live octopus. Technically it isn’t alive because they remove the brain, but its active body provides some unsettling entertainment: dinner and a show! Similar to a chicken… Read More
An Apple That Says, "I’m Sorry"
October 24th here in Korea is national Apple Day. The Korean word for apple is “sah-gwa” which is also the word used for “sorry.” The tradition of Apple Day is to bestow an apple upon someone deserving of your apology. Whether you need to admit guilt to a friend, confess a lie to a loved one, or beg pardon from your boss, it’s an adorable request for forgiveness that’s sure to be accepted. On this day, I bequeath unto “Who Eats Better?” my sah-gwa as an apology for my neglect these past… Read More
Who Eats Better? 