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There’s nothing quite like the magical Korean radish in my book. It truly possesses transformative powers with its capacity to be bright and fruity at one moment then chewy and crisp the next. There are actually several dozen ways to prepare Korean radish. My father even enjoys them straight and raw. It’s a testament to..read more
What is kimchi? Spicy fermented napa cabbage. It is a living food, preserving the nutrients of the vegetables going into it while self generating other health benefits. What is in kimchi? It primarily consists of cabbage and salt but you can also include Korean radish/mu, scallions, sesame seeds, onions, garlic, ginger, Korean pepper flakes,..read more
It’s irrefutable that Koreans and kimchi go hand and hand. Where would we be without it? Lost, I’d say. So what exactly is kimchi and what’s so great about it? I’m glad you asked! I have a Kimchi FAQ and traditional recipe right here for you guys as well as an entire playlist dedicated to..read more
Sprinkle liberally with cheese or drench in sauce and you can’t be that far from making someone very happy. There’s something subtly elegant about a white lasagna, specked with spinach and mushrooms that jazzes up a boring weekday meal. Paired with a leafy green salad, crusty bread, and a good glass of wine, it’s like..read more
As I’m in the South, I day dream that we’re all just part of a Harlequin romance novel and that these are just parts of sultry, summer nights but alas, reality settles in and it’s just crazy hot, is all. 101, 105, 110…and rising. It’s just hot. Not sexy. The weekend was full of impromptu..read more
That over yonder is what Westerners like to poke fun at when vacationing in Korea. Everywhere you look there are hilariously nonsensical phrases that are squished together. Whether it be a jab at being comical and making fun of themselves or what, it appears that lots of Korean companies enlist the help of “Engrish” to..read more
This is my Mama’s Salad =D Watch this video on YouTube Embedded with WP YouTube Lyte. Growing up, this was one more thing that I disliked. No worries. Today, I love the stuff. Deep Green and oh-so-glossy, it almost resembles edible Emeralds (perhaps I exaggerate) but ask me or Mom and we’ll both exclaim that..read more
How could I not be? True, I won’t eat Dukguk just because it’s the New Year if I don’t feel like eating it. But Kimchi? Kimchi is in a league of its own. Bold Red in color…like well, blood. It’s literally in a Korean persons blood… it’s scent alone is undeniable. Ever open up a..read more
I got a few requests recently for a Veggie Video. Sometimes I’ll snack on baby Carrots with Ranch. I didn’t suppose that would make for an interesting video–at all, lol. I thought about it and the realization that there are volumes and volumes of Korean recipes that spotlight Veggies started flooding my notebook. How to..read more
…it is the most important staple food in Korean cuisine. No table is complete without it! Watch this video on YouTube Embedded with WP YouTube Lyte. Print Fresh Oyster Kimchi Ingredients Medium Head of Napa Cabbage (cut into strips, soaked in a brine of warm water and 1 cup of coarse Sea Salt) 1/2 cup..read more