With all the serious discussion going on, Fatman though we could all use a brief respite. Chill, relax, have a cup of tea . . .ahhhh! Isn’t that better?
It’s tea time! Although not well known beyond these shores, Korea has a long and venerable history of tea cultivation and appreciation. [...]
The Hub of Sparkle crew recently took a trip to that bastion of Confucianism, Andong! Located in North Gyeongsan Province, this place packs a historical and culinary punch that few places in Korea (or anywhere else, for that matter!) can match.
But how to get there?
Why Pi? Because March 14th = 3.14 = everyone’s favorite irregular number! So, go enjoy a piece of pie!
Oh yeah, it’s also White Day. Happy White Day!
Some people will be happy to hear they can now publicly engage in coprophagia in public with no fear of social repercussions!
Just head on over to the Dalki cart in front of Ssamziegil in Insadong and take a gander at the gourmet bites of delicate 똥-shaped versions of the traditional 잉어빵. Normally these red-bean paste [...]
You’ve been told it’s difficult, that the stars must be in proper alignment. Only those initiated into the cult of the dread ajuma can summon the proper level of han to assure the kimchi is preserved by the spells of the mighty.
LIES!
Fatman will not bore you with false modesty.
We have made the ultimate, definitive, illustrated [...]
This is part of an ongoing, occassional series where Fatman packs it up and leaves the bright lights of the biggest city in Korea for other fabulous destinations around the country.
Suwon (수원) is just a short trip from Seoul, and offers some sweet eats.
But first, some history:
Let’s not be coy. Suwon owes its [...]
What happened at the Hub of Sparkle’s first real life meet-and-greet?
Roboseyo revealed his secret identity: Cyclops!
Delicious food was consumed.
And much merriment was had. Be there for the next party, same hub country, same hub hilarity!
The remaining oft-requested evidence against Roboseyo photographs of the Hub of Sparkle Party can be found here at the [...]
And now for something on the lighter side of life . . .
For those of you who just can’t manage to down an entire can of beer on your own, Hite has a solution to your woes: the Mini-Hite!
Now you can play Goldilocks and figure out exactly which Hite size is right for you: [...]
