Pepero Day

Happy Pepero Day, everyone! K, here. Pepero, if you didn't know, is the Korean equivalent of Japanese Pocky. A sweet snack that is like a thin, crunchy bread stick coated in chocolate or other sweetness. Because they look like sticks, or 1's, the 11th of November (11/11) is known as Pepero Day here in Korea and the event is reminiscent of Valentines day. Stores even stock their shelves with huge  decorated gift boxes of "specialty flavors" and unique designs.

This year, the event happened to fall on a Saturday, so on Friday, when J's students held a festival, there was a pepero making station for creating your own. This was exciting for me, not only because I got to make candy, but because I rarely get to interact with J's students. They are tons of fun and love to oooh and awww over my blond hair and blue eyes (while giving J a thumbs up). It's all very flattering. The next day, J went out and bought two small boxes of pepero flavors we hadn't yet tried, and we celebrated by munching away while watching the latest episode of Game of Thrones. Here's a few pictures of our quirky little Korean holiday. Enjoy!
-K

Made by dipping thin breadsticks in what is essentially a travel fondue pot of
hot chocolate and then spooning some sprinkles on while they dry. Yum!

It's a cruddy cellphone photo, but you get the idea.
Blueberry and chocolate oreo yay!