Well, Kirk at mmm-yoso wanted me to do the Korean 100 foods, and so here it is! Thanks to Zen Kimchi here are the foods I have tried.
1. Myeolchi Bokkeum (Stir-fried Anchovies) yummy my fav.
2. Samgyetang (Ginseng Chicken Soup)
3. Bulgogi (Grilled Marinated Beef)
4. BulDalk (Burn-your-pants-off Spicy Grilled Chicken)
5. DalkBal (Spicy Chicken Feet) yum there is something about marinated chicken feet!
6. Korean Fried Chicken
7. Dalk Galbi (Stir-fried Marinated Chicken and Veggies)
8. San Nakji, chopped (Semi-live Baby Octopus) I love this haven’t had it for long while.
9. San Nakji, whole (Live Octopus) Nope. Can’t eat it live, sorry, and besides I nearly choked on the chopped one. I like my life, not to mention I couldn’t do that to a creature.
10. Sundubu Jjigae (Soft Tofu Stew)
11. Juk (Rice Porridge)
12. Galbi (Grilled Short Ribs)
13. Galbitang (Short Rib Soup)
14. Shinseollo (Fancy Hot Pot) Only once so far…
15. Gobchang Gui (Grilled Beef Intestines) I love the marinated ones best!
16. Seng Gan (Raw Beef Liver) not my fav…
17. Galbi Jjim (Stewed Ribs)
18. Bossam (Steamed Marinated Pork with Lettuce Wraps) *sigh* *cry*
19. Japchae (Clear Noodles Stir-fried with Pork and Vegetables)
20. Jaeyuk Bokkeum (Spicy Stir-fried Pork) *drool*
21. Kimchi Jjim (Stewed Kimchi with Tofu)
22. Ddong Jip (Chicken Gizzards) used to eat this in korea, nice and spicy is the best…
23. Odeng/Eomuk (Street-side Fish Noodles) memories, and I have insane cravings..
24. Hoddeok (Stuffed Street-side Pastries) I have a recipe and I don’t know wh I haven’t tried making this already!
25. GeiJang (Raw Fermented Crabs) I want my Oma!! *cry* I love the raw crab muchim better….*sniff*
26. Hongeo (Fermented Skate) only once and never again!
27. Gochujang Samgyeopsal (Grilled Pork Belly Smothered in Red Pepper Paste) LOL oh yes, one of the things I bugged my mom to teach me how to cook it when I was younger…
28. Lotteria’s Shrimp Burger (nope. Is it worth it?)
29. Sae-u Kang (Shrimp Flavored “Friesâ€) Snacks of champions!
30. Doenjang Jjigae (Fermented Bean Paste Stew) I like this better than kimchi jjigae
31. Cheonggukjang (Stinky Fermented Bean Paste Stew) yes, but it is hard to get it outside of korea.
32. Boshintang (Dog Soup) nope
33. Seonji Haejangguk (Hangover Stew with Clotted Cow Blood) never with the clotted blood. hmmmm
34. Ddeokbokki (Chewy Rice Cakes in Spicy Sauce) when I was a kid I would cry for this when we lived outside of Korea.
35. YukHui (Raw Beef Salad) my Mom and I were the only family members who really enjoyed this dish. *sigh* 
36. MiyeokGuk (Seaweed Soup) B-day soup, and one of my favs.
37. Mae-eunTang (Spicy Fish Soup) DH really likes this and so do I!
38. Nakji Bokkeum (Stir-fried Baby Octopus) I am so hungry, this meme is torture.
39. Ojingeo (Dried Cuttlefish) any ways I can get it baby!
40. Beondaeggi (Silkworm Larvae) ate this like it was going out of style when younger not so much now. Mom agrees with me she liked it when she was younger but not now.
41. Golbaenggi (Sea Snails) I have a can of this in my pantry!
42. Jangeo Gui (Grilled Eel) Used to get them fresh in Korea…
43. Jaratang (Turtle Soup) Nope never tried it.
44. Bogeo (Blowfish) nope too expensive…
45. Sae-u Sogeum Gui (Salt Grilled Shrimp)
46. Deodeok Root Does anyone know what this is in english? Bell flower maybe?
47. BindaeDdeok (Mung Bean Pancake)
48. Pajeon (Green Onion Pancake)
49. Bibimbap (Mixed Rice and Vegetables) DH says he could eat this everyday.
50. Boribap (Mixed Barley Rice and Vegetables)
51. Marinated Garlic yeah I love this stuff, but you have to be careful afterwards.
52. Patbingsu (Shaved Ice and Red Bean Treat)
53. Dotorimok (Acorn Jelly) I wish they had this in germany…I guess I could learn to make it for myself.
54. Naengmyeon (Chilled Noodles) best during summer.
55. Makkoli/Dongdongju (Rice Beer)
56. Bokbunja (Raspberry Wine)
57. Soju (Rice Whiskey)
58. Andong Soju (Strong Rice Whiskey from the Andong Region) nope never had this
59. Jogae Gui (Grilled Shellfish)
60. Haepari (Jellyfish) had it for my wedding.
61. Gyeran Jjim (Steamed Egg)
62. Corn Ice Cream
63. Dolsot Bibimbap (Mixed Rice and Vegetables in a Sizzling Stone Pot) yummy crispy rice.
64. Mandu (Stuffed Dumplings)
65. Ddeokguk (Chewy Rice Cake Soup)
66. Songpyeon (Stuffed Chewy Rice Cakes) my fav is the one with sesame seeds.
67. Hot Bar (Fried Fish Batter Street Food)
68. Shikhye (Sweet Rice Punch) YUM
69. Any product with Green Tea in it
70. Gujeolpan (Nine-section Dish)
71. Yogurt Soju Cocktail
72. Baechu Kimchi (Cabbage Kimchi)
73. Any Kimchi that’s over 3 years old Bubbly tingly on the tongue.
74. Baek Kimchi (White Cabbage Kimchi)
75. Shake-’em-up Dosirak But it wasn’t on purpose, it just happens. 
76. Mul Kimchi (Water Kimchi) I want my MOM! *sniff*
77. Oi Sobagi (Stuffed Cucumber Kimchi)
78. Ggakdugi (Cubed Radish Kimchi)
79. Sae-u Jeot (Salted Tiny Shrimp)
80. Myeongran Jeot (Salted Pollack Roe) LOL YUM!
81. Changran Jeot (Salted Pollack Guts)
82. Ssamjang (Mixed Soybean and Pepper Paste)
83. Kalguksu (Hand-cut Noodle Soup)
84. Ramyeon (Ramen Noodles) in a Tin Pot Only way to have it when I was a kid.
85. Entire Hui Meal (Korean style Sashimi) but I was a kid so anyone wanna pay for it?
86. Gimbap (Seaweed Rice Rolls)
87. Jokbal (Pigs Feet) I am really getting hungry!
88. Sundae (Blood and Noodle Sausage)
89. Yeot (Traditional Korean Candy)
90. Naengi (Shepherd’s Purse)
91. Kimchi Jjigae (Kimchi Stew)
92. Budae Jjigae (“Army Base†Stew, traditionally including hot dogs and Spam)
93. Agu Jjim (Stewed Monkfish) nope never tried it.
94. Haemultang (Seafood Soup)
95. Nurungji (Hot Water Mixed with Rice Scrapings in a Stone Pot)
96. Sujebi (Rustic Dumpling Soup) I had mom teach me to make this before I left for Germany. She still makes fun of my sujaebi noodles. Most older generations don’t like this because rice/food was short after the war.
97. Janchi Guksu (Thin Noodles in a Seaweed Broth with Condiments) one of the easiest things to make when you are homesick for korean food.
98. BungeoBbang (Goldfish-shaped Stuffed Pastry)
99. Raw Ginseng or anything with Ginseng in it
100. MakHui (Chilled Sashimi Soup)
Well I have only about a 93 94 on this list. One I have never had the haejang guk with the blood, and there are a couple I don’t want to try, or never had the chance to eat. I hope you enjoyed reading this list. Why not give this list a try.
I have found this on several websites so I thought I would post my list.
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The VGT Omnivore’s Hundred:
1. Venison
2. Nettle tea
3. Huevos rancheros
4. Steak tartare(Also ate the Korean version which I like better )
5. Crocodile
6. Black pudding
7. Cheese fondue
8. Carp
9. Borscht
10. Baba ghanoush
11. Calamari
12. Pho
13. PB&J sandwich
14. Aloo gobi
15. Hot dog from a street cart
16. Epoisses ( would love to try this soon)
17. Black truffle (wish I could I afford this! )
18. Fruit wine made from something other than grapes
19. Steamed pork buns
20. Pistachio ice cream
21. Heirloom tomatoes (home grown and organic straight from the vine on a summer’s day)
22. Fresh wild berries
23. Foie gras
24. Rice and beans
25. Brawn, or head cheese
26. Raw Scotch Bonnet pepper (super hot and lovely but I will stick to cooking with them)
27. Dulce de leche
28. Oysters
29. Baklava
30. Bagna cauda (not sure, will have to get back to you on that)
31. Wasabi peas
32. Clam chowder in a sourdough bowl
33. Salted lassi
34. Sauerkraut ( I am in Germany, yes it is so good with Schinkenspeck (bacon)))
35. Root beer float
36. Cognac with a fat cigar
37. Clotted cream tea (not together)
38. Vodka jelly/Jell-O
39. Gumbo
40. Oxtail ( I love oxtail soup!)
41. Curried goat
42. Whole insects ( I was a kid in korea and they were cooked and I liked them, but haven’t tried eating them since)
43. Phaal ( I like spicy food but never had a chance at this but if I can’t taste anything it isn’t worth eating.)
44. Goat’s milk (yogurt and cheese too!)
45. Malt whisky from a bottle worth £60/$120 or more (anyone want to pay for my drinks?)
46. Fugu
47. Chicken tikka masala
48. Eel (fresh water and salt water *sigh* yum)
49. Krispy Kreme original glazed doughnut (yup hated them)
50. Sea urchin
51. Prickly pear
52. Umeboshi
53. Abalone
54. Paneer
55. McDonald’s Big Mac Meal
56. Spaetzle (Yummy)
57. Dirty gin martini
58. Beer above 8% ABV
59. Poutine (french fries, gravy and cheese curds yummy)
60. Carob chips (yeah I was tricked!)
61. S’mores
62. Sweetbreads
63. Kaolin (medicine)
64. Currywurst (DH is addicted!)
65. Durian
66. Frogs’ legs (first time when I was 8 years old)
67. Beignets, churros, elephant ears or funnel cake
68. Haggis
69. Fried plantain
70. Chitterlings, or andouillette
71. Gazpacho
72. Caviar and blini (never together)
73. Louche absinthe
74. Gjetost, or brunost
75. Roadkill
76. Baijiu
77. Hostess Fruit Pie
78. Snail (in many forms, and dips, sauces…I am drooling)
79. Lapsang souchong
80. Bellini (home made, but maybe I will make it to Harry’s bar)
81. Tom yum
82. Eggs Benedict
83. Pocky (green tea and dark chocolate being my favs)
84. Tasting menu at a three-Michelin-star restaurant. (anyone want to treat?)
85. Kobe beef
86. Hare
87. Goulash
88. Flowers
89. Horse
90. Criollo chocolate
91. Spam (yeah Baby!)
92. Soft shell crab
93. Rose harissa (never had it with rose hmmm)
94. Catfish
95. Mole poblano
96. Bagel and lox (Had it in highschool stopped at the bagel shop and tried it yum)
97. Lobster Thermidor
98. Polenta
99. Jamaican Blue Mountain coffee
100. Snake
Hmmm…If you count things that I have had separately 75 out of the 100. I guess I better get a move on some of these things. I just wonder how I am going to find clotted cream here in Germany? Although I will never foresee me smoking a cigar but I am okay with that.
So, acouple of days ago a friend of ours Christine, DH and I decided to head over to Ludwigsburg Castle in the town of Ludwigsburg. This castle has approximately 652 rooms ( I cannot remember exactly) and it holds a fashion museum, ceramic museum, baroque painting gallery and you can see the apartments of one of the kings. You have to go on the tour to see some more of the rooms of the castle. The English tour on the weekdays starts at 1:30 pm daily and there is only one english tour. The tour will take you through 65 of the rooms of the 600+ available.
The palace was originally built as the Kings hunting lodge, and from there over the years it was expanded.
This is the inner courtyard of the palace. Click on the photograph for a larger view.
Napoleon immortalized in embroidery
You maybe wondering why Napoleon is here but Napoleon needed troops to go into Russia and he threatened the Duke of Württemburg that if he did not supply troops he would declare war. If the Duke would provide troops for Russia he would declare the Duke King, since Napoleon was an Emperor, but the Duke had a problem his sister was married to the king of Russia, but Württemburg was small and could not stand against Napoleon. The Duke sent the troops but only a few came back. I think the Duke sent about 16,000 troops and only 4oo came back. You will all have to check your history books as most of this is from memory.
The original part of the hunting palace. the Kings bedroom. There are gold stars polished in the ceilings and so at night with the candles glowing and the curtains shut it looks like stars in the sky.
The Queens Private Bedroom. One pitcher of water would last all day for washing, and two liters of perfume per day approximately.
The Queen and King had separate and shared bedrooms. In one instance the King Carl could not stand his wife and moved to Ludwigsburg with his mistress for 20 some odd years; where by law the Queen had to reside in Stuttgart. Until the need for an heir became critical the 50 year old queen was moved the Ludwigsburg and sadly could not produce an heir, and so the protestant kingdom ended with a Catholic king. In those times the people and the king had to have the same religion. Unfortunately in history there was too much friction between the two sects of Christianity.
Sorry for the blurry picture but the room was dark, and we can't use flash. This was the bedroom shared by King Carl and his wife to try to produce and heir.
Where you see the couch against the wall is where the head of the bed was located.
This is one of the many gardens that you can enjoy. There is a much larger pieces of the garden to visit but we arrived there at 10am and didn't leave till 4 pm and we were tired.
I have a lot more pictures, but I don’t want to bore you with them, but if you get a chance to visit Ludwigsburg Castle please do! It is interesting an the history is fascinating. It is only a hop skip and jump from Stuttgart, and about 2 hours from Munchen (Munich) Germany.
I would advise you to bring some snacks or by an all day pass and eat outside of the museum. The prices were a bit higher inside the castle then downtown.
