As decided by one who would really like some food right now, because I have the flu or something and can't keep much down, but I continue to dream of all things caloric, delicious, edible:
1) MAGICAL STRAWBERRIES. I am sure that these things are genetically engineered and I am probably growing a third arm as a result of eating them, but strawberries here are nothing short of miraculous. Big. Red. Plump. Most importantly, they taste pre-dipped in sugar. They are perfectly sweet and juicy and I don't think I have ever been so enamored with something that purports to be healthy.
2) FOUR-DOLLAR POTATO PIZZA. Yes, one could go to Papa John's or Domino's and shell out an arm and a leg for a pie, but why?! Korea's own Pizza School makes pies that are the right size for two hungry, kvetchy teachers, and they never cost more than 6,000 won. And you can get potato slices on top. And a big old bottle of Coke for 80 cents. And the disapproving stares of the pizza matron, who is really pissed that I don't speak Korean and just want some melty cheese.
3) THEY HAVE CRUNKY HERE !! The best-named candy bar in history continues its hold on my heart.
4) WHY IS IT CALLED ROTI, I DUNNO but there is this really awesome baked good named a 'roti'. It has nothing to do with India, and its name flirts with being related to the also-very-good 'roesti', but it is neither of these. Instead, it is a bun. A palm-sized, vaguely booblike bun. And the store where I buy them most often takes them straight out of the oven and puts them in a little bag for my convenience. These are the sweetest buns. On the bottom, it is a little bit crisp and sugary. On the top, it is soft and squishy like the clouds one would rest on in dreams. And inside - best part! - is a melty pat of butter which appears suddenly and engulfs you in salt and a general feeling of yesssssss. Related to #2, these only set me back 2,000 won when I have a craving, which is like, a buck-fifty.
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