Exploring Korean-American Heritage & Interculturalism
Why Do Koreans (and other Asians) Fight Over the CheckI remember my parents almost getting into physical fights with their friends over who would pay for the restaurant bill.
No, they weren’t pushing it on to each other. No one mysteriously disappeared to the bathroom right when the check came. There was no one saying “Oh I forgot my wallet. I’ll get you next time.”
Rather, they were clamoring to pay FOR the bill. [Read more…]
A Story from a Korean-American Childhood – Immigrant IngenuityOne of the things that never ceases to amaze me is a person’s resourcefulness. Of course everyone occasionally uses scissors instead of a knife. The same goes for a cellphone light instead of a flashlight. And everyone knows about the all around usefulness of duct tape. These are all easy and obvious! Downright pedestrian, if you will! [Read more…]
(Or should I say, Happy American Chuseok! 😉)
Hopefully, if you’re in charge of Thanksgiving dinner, you’ve got everything ready to go for tonight. If you’re still figuring things out (yikes!), here’s a menu to help. Otherwise, hopefully you’re just going to order food and let someone else take care of it.
Or maybe you’re a reluctant guest for the obligatory family get-together. Anyone would have a hard time looking forward to making awkward polite conversation with people they see once a year. Most people would rather be comfortably at home in their sweats watching tv. (I’m raising my hand. How about you?) It’s a bit different from how I grew up. [Read more…]
A Memory from a Korean-American Childhood – Herbal Drink PouchesWhat’s up with Koreans and medicinal drinks? Is there anyone in South Korea who doesn’t have some sort-of medicinal drink in their fridge?
If you weren’t aware, Koreans are very health conscious. And my parents, as Americanized as they were, were no exception. [Read more…]
Thanksgiving Korean-StyleWhere has the year gone? We’re quickly closing in on Thanksgiving again.
So you’re looking for ideas on what to make for Thanksgiving dinner and what something a little different.
Well, you’ve come to the right place! Below you’ll find a menu for Thanksgiving Korean-Style. You can make everything on the menu or at least to get you started in making your own. [Read more…]
