A while ago, I came across an article on the news that avian influenza was discovered in a large-scale chicken farm in Brazil. I thought it was just that, but I heard that the Brazilian government has begun a large-scale quarantine operation because of this.
But the real big deal is that Brazil has suspended exports of chicken to Korea for 60 days…. Since Brazilian chicken accounts for 88% of domestically imported chicken, the blow will be huge. Especially for Koreans, a nation of chicken lovers, this news is like a bolt from the blue.
The problem is that there are concerns that they are using this as an excuse to raise the price of chicken again and not lower it quietly. But fortunately, Brazilian chickens are imported as boneless meat, so they are mostly used for frozen foods, fried chicken, dakgalbi, steamed chicken, and boneless chicken. On the other hand, since most bone-in chickens are domestic, there are reactions that it makes no sense for the price of chicken to rise.
Springtime Appetizers Do you know the differences between true burdock, ground burdock, and wild burdock, and which one is more precious?
First, true burdock When we talk about true burdock, we usually refer to true burdock that grows on the burdock tree. It is the most popular and has a soft taste because of its bitter taste and subtle fragrance.
Second, ground aralia Unlike the true aralia that grows on trees, ground aralia refers to the herb Dokhwal that grows on the ground. It has excellent medicinal properties including anticancer effects, but it is easy to grow, so it is the cheapest.
Third, Korean ginseng Korean ginseng refers to the shoots of the Korean ginseng tree. It has a stronger bitter taste and aroma than Korean ginseng and contains saponin, a major component of ginseng, so it has excellent medicinal properties. However, it is classified as a rare vegetable because the harvesting period is short.
All three types of Korean ginseng contain various nutrients such as saponin, vitamins, and minerals, so they have beneficial effects on health. In particular, Korean ginseng and ground ginseng are known to be more effective for joint health, while Korean ginseng is known to be more effective for blood circulation and fatigue relief.
Even a single bottle of soju is sincere. It is said that Korea is directly mentioned in the OECD report as “Korea is the world’s best and most eco-friendly in glass bottle recycling”.
That’s understandable. In Europe, the bottles are all different colors, shapes, sizes, and thicknesses, so they’re hard to clean and cost a lot to transport. In the end, they’re just thrown away, but in Korea, the standard design size of soju bottles is the same nationwide, so they’re automatically cleaned, inspected, and reshipped.
Full automation is possible, and it is said that each bottle can be recycled up to 50 times and returned.
In addition, by paying a deposit of 100 to 130 won per bottle, the participation of citizens is increased. As the circular economy is becoming more widespread, problematic soju bottles are crushed into very small pieces and used for cups, lighting, interior decoration, etc.
They say that they tried to follow the Korean system overseas, but they gave up because of difficulties such as bottle specifications, logistics, infrastructure, and cultural differences. It makes me feel proud that Korea is the only country that can actually introduce it. ~
Sports clubs are blatantly causing trouble wherever you go these days A reporter who visited a public badminton court in Seoul asked if there were any seats because it was so crowded, and they said that they were currently unavailable because their own club was using it Despite being a public facility, there was a bulletin board with a specific club’s attendance list and membership fee payment status posted, and the members gave a strange answer that if you wanted to play here, you had to join their club
Even outside, there were posters recruiting members and they were even illegally selling private lessons. And just like any other public tennis court, this one was monopolized by a certain club, and even if you applied, the executives had to go through a screening process for new members…
Even though the manager warned them that exclusive use was illegal, they are still acting boldly, and even though the local government put up signs and banners prohibiting exclusive use, the club’s behavior is said to be causing headaches. Is it really right to monopolize public facilities installed by the country for the entire nation like this? It would be good if large-scale crackdowns and education could help transform them into spaces that everyone can use together.
If you guys know why Häagen-Dazs is expensive, ah!! Your perspective on Häagen-Dazs will change from now on. What is it?? Häagen-Dazs boasts an expensive price that you can only buy when you are very drunk at a convenience store. Why is this the only ice cream that is expensive? It could be because of the brand premium. After all, Häagen-Dazs is a premium line. You don’t understand the price with this??
Yes, that’s right!!! Even if it’s labeled as premium, it doesn’t make sense that the price difference is more than 3 times. Then, is there another reason? Isn’t there something special in it? If you look at the ingredients, they’re simpler than you think. It’s just cream, milk, eggs, and vanilla. Then, what about other ice creams??
There are so many things that go into Together, which is called the national ice cream. It’s similar to milk, cream, and sugar, but what is the mixed formulation that makes it almost like an additive cocktail.
Next, the Weasel that is eaten a lot This guy is worse than Together. In other words, it is not ice cream, but almost ice oil If you look at these guys and then look at Haagen-Dazs ice cream again, it is incredibly clean itself!!! They even say that they do not put in flavoring or high fructose corn syrup… I should go buy Haagen-Dazs tonight?? ㅎㅎ
There’s a reason why local resort accommodations are always sold out I was looking for a pension for a family gathering a while ago, and to save money, I looked into resorts operated by the government
https://www.foresttrip.go.kr/main.do?hmpgId=FRIP
As expected, there were no seats. Even if you go in as soon as the reservation opens, it’s already sold out. After failing several times, I couldn’t understand it, so I looked it up and found out there was a reason. Many people like me who couldn’t make a reservation filed complaints several times, and eventually the resort was audited. Upon investigation, it turned out that the resort employees were not only making reservations among themselves in preparation for the peak season, but they were also making reservations for their acquaintances…..
When I asked why, they said it was for promotional purposes… It was a system introduced for promotional purposes because the utilization rate was low in the early days of opening. But eventually, this manager reservation system was blocked and now only reservations through waiting are possible…. But why can’t I make a reservation yet,,,??? ㅜㅜ
You may not know, but there are surprisingly many foreign foods that are better than Korean foods. Shintobul believed that domestic foods were the best, but it turns out that foreign foods are better.
1. Honey
I used to believe that local honey was the best, but surprisingly, foreign honey is said to be better Domestic local honey is also excellent, but research results are continuously coming out that New Zealand’s Manuka honey and Australia’s Redwood honey have much higher average ingredients and mineral contents, and are actually superior in terms of health benefits. In particular, organic honey from Germany and Canada is evaluated higher than domestic honey in terms of taste complexity and purity due to strict certification standards and a wide range of flower types.
2. Soy sauce
Soy sauce is the basic seasoning for Korean food, but it’s shocking that foreign ones are said to be better
Traditional Korean soy sauce that has been passed down through generations is also excellent, but Japan’s Yukijirushi and Kikkoman soy sauces surprisingly have a deep savory flavor and consistent quality, and many chefs secretly use them to add even deeper flavor to Korean dishes.
3. Ginseng
There is something better than Korea’s proud Korean ginseng. We used to believe that Korean ginseng was the best in the world, but surprisingly, North American ginseng grown in Ontario, Canada and Wisconsin, USA has a higher ginsenoside content and less bitterness, and scores high in both efficacy and taste. In particular, Canadian ginseng grows in a cold climate and contains more effective ingredients, so it is ironic that 80% of its exports are exported to Korea and Hong Kong, China.
4. Rice
The Korean table is the most basic, but imported rice is better. The quality and stability of domestic rice are recognized worldwide, but surprisingly, Canarol from Italy’s Pogwang River and Bonbasa from Valencia, Spain offer a completely different level of experience in terms of elasticity and flavor.
Those who have been to the dentist these days know that the current state of dentistry in Korea is getting crazier and crazier.
I had been having dental problems for a while, so I searched for a dental clinic and went there because it was close, had good reviews, and was tempted by the phrase “premium treatment with the latest equipment.” But from the entrance, something felt off. It was a classy place with a wedding hall-like interior and a group photo of 4-5 doctors with their arms linked on one wall.
First, I took an X-ray and was waiting when a staff member in a neat uniform approached me and guided me in. When I went in, he showed me pictures of my teeth on the monitor and started explaining. I had to have 4 cavities, 3 resin treatments, 1 I-Lay, and 1 wisdom tooth extracted…. He added that I had to have 2-3 rounds of root canal treatment, pillar reinforcement, and a crown. I broke out in a cold sweat for a moment and asked the price. After looking at my expression, he said the total was 1.4 million won….
I felt something was off, so I said I understood and escaped, but I went to a neighborhood dentist that a friend recommended, even though it was a little far away. It was a hospital with no advertisements and an ordinary appearance, but this time, the doctor came right next to the examination chair and looked at me. I have a cavity and a wisdom tooth that needs to be pulled. The rest are fine. Make sure to get a checkup once a year. I got the treatment and paid the bill, but it didn’t even come to 100,000 won.
It was a huge savings. After looking into it, most things like resin and Ilay are not covered, so the prices vary from hospital to hospital. It’s hard for patients to know that, so in the end, if you do everything they recommend, you end up being taken advantage of. If you do something wrong, it’s a world where you open your mouth and your bank account is also emptied without mercy. As soon as they see my condition, a person who is not a doctor but a director starts giving me advice?? Get out of here!!!
A report was published overseas, and our country’s domestically confidential information was also exposed.. Recently, a report was published overseas that analyzed the nutritional components of 1,000 foods, compared the indices, and ranked them up to 100th place.
Pork fat scored 73 out of 100, which is higher than peas, tomatoes, carrots, spinach, sweet potatoes, etc. that we know to be healthy.
Pork fat, which ranked 8th Generally, pork fat is considered to be bad for your health, but in reality, it is rich in unsaturated fatty acids such as molasin, the main component of olive oil, and also contains various vitamins, so it is said to be good for fatigue recovery and immunity
However, since about 38% of it is saturated fat, excessive consumption can increase the risk of cardiovascular disease or obesity, so it was announced that it is ideal to eat it with vegetables rich in fiber, and fortunately, that is already the case in Korea. ㅎㅎㅎ Also, it was said that it is best to directly fry or boil pork and use it without refining the oil, and that is already the case in Korea. ㅎㅎㅎ Since the world stopped eating it because it is bad for your health, Korea has been consistently consuming it and managing its health? However, the right amount is still an unsolved problem…. Moderately consuming it. ㅎㅎ
