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[msjess]

Hey guys I was hoping that since you are versed in Korean culture you might be able to help me.

I work as a research assistant. Next month I will be traveling to South Korea to present at a conference along with my Korean professor. Part of the time we will be staying with her family. I wanted to give her family some sort of hospitality present, preferably something food related since I love to cook and bake, but I am not sure what to give. I'd love to bake something for the family but I am not sure if that would be well received of if that would even be allowed through customs! I keep hearing that fruit is a great present so I might bring some kind of fancy jams. Do you guys have any advice?

[NYC_Gal 2.0]

Honey is seem as a luxury here. How about a nice jar of local stuff? Find out if the professor's parents like to drink. Whiskey is also a great gift.

[swinewho]

http://www.zazzle.co.uk/kool_aids_tshirt-235567045962526808

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[msjess]

a kool-aid shirt? Are you a spammer?

[brento1138]

I second the honey idea. Maybe maple syrup if you are Canadian... then show them how to enjoy that on pancakes or a nice bowl of vanilla ice cream.

I don't recommend getting them foreign foods, as some won't really enjoy it (even though they may pretend to).

[msjess]

Well honey is doable, there's a nice honey shop at my local farmer's market so maybe I can swing that.