Visted Seomun market in Daegu on sunday with mi amiga! I purchased 5 fabrics and got one piece free! I spent about 32,000 won on it all. I also purchased some buttons and zippers. I hope to make ( ummm get made haha) a pair of shorts, 2 skirts, 1 vest and a dress! Do you go fabric shopping? Or make your own clothes? Any suggestions on finding a seamtress? … [Read more...]
Vegan Week # 2
March 12, 2012 to March 19, 2012"It's so hard being a vegan in South Korea!" haha...it isn't really. That's just what I keep telling people because I feel like its what they want to hear. *cough cough* Ok...it was a bit harder this week. But let me explain why.Being Vegan at schoolThe school lunch Gods were not very nice to me this week :( I ate mainly rice and a veggie if I … [Read more...]
Samosas…for 1 :)
I made some samosas last night. Here is what I used for the filling: Zuccinni Green peppers Onion Mushrooms Rice Haha...Yes my own creation. They came out really tasty and I ate them all last night :( What is your favorite thing to cook when your bored?? … [Read more...]
Vegan week # 1
March 5, 2012 to March 12, 2012 "It's so hard being a vegan in South Korea!" haha...it isn't really. That's just what I keep telling people because I feel like its what they want to hear. Being Vegan at schoolI had to explain the challenge to my co-workers because they noticed I was picking around more in my lunch tray. At first they didn't understand but then I thought … [Read more...]
30 day Vegan Challenge!
Yup I started a 30 day vegan challenge on March 5, 2012. What sparked this decision? Well I had already decided that I was going to start eating clean and working out after I returned from vacation in Southeast Asia. But after reading this article about pink slime and this article about dog meat in South Korea the notion of the challenge felt easier. I think I will rename … [Read more...]
Day 1: Seoul to Malaysia Airport!
My trip to Malaysia and Singapore started with a stop over in Seoul. I had planned on going to Seoul 2 days earlier to explore but when the weekend came I just didn't feel like it. I felt the need to just sloth around my apartment and relax. And get myself mentally prepared for anything and everything I would experience on this next trip. I headed to Seoul the day of my … [Read more...]
Currently Traveling:)
Hey Family! I am currently traveling around Malaysia and Singapore with a stop over in China. I'll have tons of stories and photos when I return. If you have twitter follow me there too! I am posting pictures everyday. Stay blessed and happy, Tamara Twittername: Travelinnatural (no g but 2 "n's") … [Read more...]
Korean Foodie Photography = KoFoTog
Hey family. So here is another edition of Korean food pictures. I've decided to call these entries "KoFoTog" for Korean Foodie Photography. Hahaha I know I know but it is a lot shorter than writing Korean Foodie Photography in the title every time. Anyway here goes some treats! Beef stew... reminded me of oxtail! There was a bowl on the table just for … [Read more...]
Korean Street Food #1
I haven't done my weekly food photos in a very long time haha. So here goes some interesting korean street food treats :) While out with some co-workers I got to try a popular Korean street treat called "kieran bang". It was 3,000won for four palm sized cakes. The batter reminds me of the batter we had in university for the waffle makers in the dining … [Read more...]
Valentine Day Lunch!
Valentines Day here is a bit different than in the states. On this day Korean girlfriends give gives to their significant others. Whereas in the U.S. its equal exchange, depending on the couple :( One month later on March 14th is White day where the reverse happens. The guy gives the gift to his significant other. Then in April is Black day, can you guess what … [Read more...]