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KoREa In Canada
KoREa-Canada Blog 2015

6 FLooT HeaTinG

It is February in Montreal and my toes are
freezing as I write this. It’s times like these where I
wish for Korean ondol floor heating. Warm radiant
floors are just so much cozier than electric heaters
that blast dry uneven heat.

7 CHanTinG SaLeSPeoPLe

I used to hear the strawberry salesman coming towards our
apartment complex from quite far away. Some sellers develop
their own specific “song” to let people know they are around. This
is because you hear the “song” before the words – so you hear
the chant and know what’s coming your way. once they come
closer to your building, you can call down to them from your balcony to tell him which floor
to come to. I will forever remember the sing-song of the hangover cure lady in the early
hours of the morning.

8 TrianGLe GiMBaP(samgakgimbap)

Whoever invented this perfect corner store food is genius. It’s a
triangle of rice, often stuffed with things like tuna or kimchi, and
wrapped in laver (gim). So easy and fun to eat. Just be sure to
open it right!

9 Fried CHiCKen JoinTS

These places are great mostly because they are so ubiquitous and have great names such
as “Born to be Chicken”, “donkey Chicken”, “Mother-in-law Chicken” and “Chicken
Syndrome”. Korean fried chicken is its own very special thing, especially when eaten with
friends – and don’t forget the Cass beer.

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