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About.com

  • End of Summer Cocktails
    End of Summer Cocktails - Labor Day weekend marks the unofficial end of summer in most parts of the States, since it marks the return to the school year. But it's still really hot in the Northeast, and I'm mixing some cool Kor…Sat, 28 Aug 2010, 07:50 PM // z.about.com
  • Chili Peppers and Blood Pressure
    Chili Peppers and Blood Pressure - A new study reports that there seems to be some evidence that chili peppers help to lower blood pressure. Ask any Korean and you would probably hear about a spicy soup cold remedy or how chili pepper-…Sun, 22 Aug 2010, 06:29 AM // z.about.com
  • Seoul Food Today
    Seoul Food Today - People are talking about Seoul's slow transition into becoming a foodie city, but others note that it's still hard to be a vegetarian in Korea. For those of you who don't live in Korea and write to me…Mon, 16 Aug 2010, 05:42 AM // z.about.com
  • Simple Spinach Soup
    Simple Spinach Soup - This Korean soup, Jogae Sigumchi Gook, is a simple comforting recipe for a quick dinner or lunch. Easy to make in under thirty minutes, it's a gentle  and delicious soup that needs no flash or spice..…Tue, 10 Aug 2010, 07:36 PM // z.about.com
  • The History of Dukboki (Tteokbokki )
    The History of Dukboki (Tteokbokki ) - I think this is an interesting read in the Chosun Ilbo (Korean newspaper) about the history of Dukboki. It was an afterthought in my own household, so it wasn't a childhood favorite of mine. I only fe…Thu, 5 Aug 2010, 05:41 PM // z.about.com
  • Summertime Steak
    Summertime Steak - Steak is one of my summertime staples because it's easy, filling, and delicious made outside on the grill. This Korean steak (dengshim gui) can feed a crowd or make a simple alfresco meal for one with…Fri, 30 Jul 2010, 04:57 AM // z.about.com
  • Interesting Korean Eel Recipe
    Interesting Korean Eel Recipe - Korean Jang Uh Gui (broiled or grilled eel) over rice is a comfort food in our home- it's easy, healthy, and the kids love it. The sweet and smoky sauce infuses the rice with tons of flavor and it's l…Sun, 25 Jul 2010, 07:21 AM // z.about.com
  • Summer Squash
    Summer Squash - My mother and I both enjoy organic gardening and we often share seeds. But this may be the last year that I trust her storing and labeling skills, because the five cucumber plants in my garden are giv…Tue, 20 Jul 2010, 04:59 PM // z.about.com
  • Naengmyun: Korean Cold Noodles
    Naengmyun: Korean Cold Noodles - Icy Cold Buckwheat Noodles (Naengmyun, Naeng Myeon).Tue, 13 Jul 2010, 05:49 AM // z.about.com
  • Koreans Around the World
    Koreans Around the World - I'm excited to see  Stop and Bap on the small screen, as I've been hearing so much about it for so many months now. It's hosted by Jean Georges Vongerichten and his wife Marja, a Korean-American adopt…Wed, 7 Jul 2010, 09:48 AM // z.about.com

Aeri's Kitchen

  • Green Tea Ice Cream (녹차 아이스크림 = NokCha Icecream)
    Green Tea Ice Cream (녹차 아이스크림 = NokCha Icecream) - In Korea, there are many popular foods made or flavored with green tea. This green tea ice cream is one of them. You may already know that green tea is very healthy in many points. If you make ice cre…Sat, 4 Sep 2010, 09:27 PM // aeriskitchen.com
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  • Garlic Chive Kimchi (부추 김치=BuChu Kimchi)
    Garlic Chive Kimchi (부추 김치=BuChu Kimchi) - This garlic chive kimchi is one of my favorite kimchi. This recipe doesn’t require any soaking in salt water which makes it easier and quicker to make. Garlic chives have their own unique flavor and t…Mon, 23 Aug 2010, 12:59 PM // aeriskitchen.com
  • Korean Styled Twisted Donuts (꽈배기 도너츠=GgwaBaeGi Donuts)
    Korean Styled Twisted Donuts (꽈배기 도너츠=GgwaBaeGi Donuts) - Time for dessert! In Korea, you can get tasty donuts from a street vendor or bakery. What about making them at home? Here is a good recipe for you. These Korean styled twisted donuts are delicious and…Sat, 14 Aug 2010, 10:56 PM // aeriskitchen.com
  • Date and Ginger Tea (DaeChu SaengGahngChah = 대추 생강차)
    Date and Ginger Tea (DaeChu SaengGahngChah = 대추 생강차) - This Korean date and ginger tea is a simple homemade tea. It is good both hot or cold. It tastes good and it is also good for colds. Koreans believe that dates and ginger help keep the body warm, so i…Mon, 9 Aug 2010, 11:08 PM // aeriskitchen.com
  • Canned Tuna Pancake (참치전, ChahmChi Jeon)
    Canned Tuna Pancake (참치전, ChahmChi Jeon) - This tuna pancake is a type of lunch box side-dish in Korea. I think that some foods match better with others for taste, texture, or nutritional value. Canned tuna matches great with sesame leaves (pe…Thu, 5 Aug 2010, 11:00 PM // aeriskitchen.com
  • Royal Palace TteokBokKi (궁중 떡볶이= GoongJung TteokBokKi)
    Royal Palace TteokBokKi (궁중 떡볶이= GoongJung TteokBokKi) - Tteokbokki is one of the most popular Korean street food and snack in Korea. If you are familiar with tteokbokki, you will easily think of the spicy red tteokbokki. However, today I will show you a ve…Tue, 27 Jul 2010, 01:31 PM // aeriskitchen.com
  • Lee Hyori’s Potato Pancakes as seen in Family Outing
    Lee Hyori’s Potato Pancakes as seen in Family Outing - This potato pancakes are an amazingly simple but delicious snack to eat. We only need 4-5 ingredients for this recipe. This dish has been requested many times. Interestingly, people who requested it s…Thu, 22 Jul 2010, 09:26 PM // aeriskitchen.com
  • Zucchini Side-Dish 2 (애호박 나물=AeHoBak NaMul)
    Zucchini Side-Dish 2 (애호박 나물=AeHoBak NaMul) - This is an another version of a Korean zucchini side-dish. My sister-in-law gave me a very fresh zucchini from her garden the other day, so I made this delicious zucchini side-dish. When I was a kid,…Sat, 17 Jul 2010, 11:25 PM // aeriskitchen.com
  • Spicy Spinach Side-dish (시금치 고추장 무침=SiGeumChi GoChuJang MuChim)
    Spicy Spinach Side-dish (시금치 고추장 무침=SiGeumChi GoChuJang MuChim) - This spicy spinach side-dish is one of the types of Korean spinach side-dishes. The combination of red pepper paste and soy bean paste give the spinach a unique and delicious flavor. It is good for th…Sun, 11 Jul 2010, 10:18 PM // aeriskitchen.com
  • Korean Styled White Fish Cakes
    Korean Styled White Fish Cakes - These Korean styled white fish cakes are really delicious. They have a good white fish flavor along with extra vegetables, and a little bit of flour to make a perfect dish. You can prepare the fish mi…Wed, 7 Jul 2010, 06:32 PM // aeriskitchen.com

Food Coma 911

  • The Oceanaire Seafood Room
    The Oceanaire Seafood Room - The Oceanaire Seafood Room400 J StreetSan Diego, California 92101(619) 858-2277Oh man, I've been busy, busy. I know I promised you guys I would post up some yummy SD eats, but I wanted the first one t…Sat, 4 Sep 2010, 07:53 AM // foodcoma911.com
  • Metro Cafe
    Metro Cafe - Metro Cafe11188 Washington PlaceCulver City, California 90232(310) 559-6821Alright, just a heads up. If you just write 11188 Washington, you will get lost. Don't be like me and shorthand these directi…Mon, 30 Aug 2010, 12:42 AM // foodcoma911.com
  • Bravo Farms
    Bravo Farms - Bravo Farms36005 Highway 99Traver, California 93673(559) 897-5762I've traveled many times up North on the Interstate 5, except this time instead of going to Berkeley or SF, my stop was Fresno. To go t…Sat, 28 Aug 2010, 02:21 PM // foodcoma911.com
  • Eva's A Caribbean Kitchen
    Eva's A Caribbean Kitchen - Eva's A Caribbean Kitchen31732 South Pacific Coast HighwayLaguna Beach, California 92651(949) 499-6311Had dinner here after visiting the Festival of Arts in Laguna Beach. This is a few miles out from…Wed, 11 Aug 2010, 06:57 AM // foodcoma911.com
  • Zucchini Nachos at the OC Fair
    Zucchini Nachos at the OC Fair - Everyone loves the OC Fair, right? I've been kind of eh about it. But, my friend really wanted to go this year. The OC Fair has countless options of what to eat, so I started researching ahead of time…Wed, 11 Aug 2010, 06:04 AM // foodcoma911.com
  • Triple 7 Restaurant and Microbrewery
    Triple 7 Restaurant and Microbrewery - Triple 7 BreweryMain Street Station Hotel200 N Main StreetLas Vegas, Nevada 89101(702) 387-1896If you're a microbrewery type of person, then this is a must stop when you're in Las Vegas. Granted it i…Tue, 10 Aug 2010, 06:56 PM // foodcoma911.com
  • Cafe at the Getty Center
    Cafe at the Getty Center - Hey folks, I've been lagging on posting some of the places I've been to this month. I'll be putting some of it up today and later on next week.Quick update, I'm moving to San Diego! So get ready for s…Sat, 7 Aug 2010, 05:03 PM // foodcoma911.com
  • The Donut Man
    The Donut Man - The Donut Man915 East 66 RouteGlendora, California 91740(626) 335-9111O-M-G, you're amazing! This is coming from a person who isn't a donut person too. Krispy Kreme's glazed donuts are basically the o…Mon, 2 Aug 2010, 03:48 AM // foodcoma911.com
  • El Poblano
    El Poblano - El PoblanoChetumal/Mar NegroAcross from Banamex BankSan Felipe, Baja California, Mexico (map)Here's another super yummy taco stand, El Poblano. They have homemade corn tortillas freshly made right in…Tue, 20 Jul 2010, 04:58 PM // foodcoma911.com
  • Rosita
    Rosita - RositaTowards the end of Malecon (The Boardwalk)San Felipe, Baja California, Mexico (map)This is where all the tourist go. One, it's on the boardwalk and two, they have A/C. Boy does it feel good in…Tue, 20 Jul 2010, 04:57 PM // foodcoma911.com

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Hanguk-umsik

  • Yummy Chicken at the campsite
    Yummy Chicken at the campsite - Again, we went camping on our vacation and we had chicken for dinner. We went to Waryong Natural Recreation Forest in Jangsu. It's too complicated to cook when it's dark so chicken is what we've thoug…Sun, 1 Aug 2010, 09:24 AM // feeds.feedburner.com
  • Set Menu at the Food Court
    Set Menu at the Food Court - After taking a walk at the Flower Road, hubby and I decided to dropped by at shopping mall and supermarket near my place. We just walk around, bought some snacks and had dinner at the food court. We o…Sun, 27 Jun 2010, 11:25 AM // feeds.feedburner.com
  • Outback in Korea
    Outback in Korea - It's a special holiday today so we didn't have work. It's Election Day in Korea so we went out and cast our votes. After voting, we decided to go to Outback. Yes, there's also outback here in Korea. I…Wed, 2 Jun 2010, 12:05 PM // feeds.feedburner.com
  • Personal Loans
    Personal Loans - A friend of mine complains about her job. She said her boss is very strict and he always gets angry with her. She said she wanted to quit the job but she has to work for her kids. Do we really need to…Tue, 1 Jun 2010, 05:44 AM // feeds.feedburner.com
  • Fried rice from my heart
    Fried rice from my heart - Oh yes! I made fried rice for my hubby. It's not easy to make fried rice specially when you want it to be special. My hubby was sleeping while I was making this fried rice. I know it doesn't look good…Mon, 24 May 2010, 11:14 AM // feeds.feedburner.com
  • Fashion Footwear
    Fashion Footwear - I saw this program on tv where they show the ladies who collect shoes. Some of them collect more than a hundred pairs of shoes. They are just simple ladies who have simple jobs. They are not rich but…Sun, 23 May 2010, 11:30 AM // feeds.feedburner.com
  • Roasted Eels or Jang-o gui
    Roasted Eels or Jang-o gui - Last weekend, hubby and I went to Gochang to see the Gochang Barley Plantation. It is included in our plan to have jang-o gui or roasted eels for lunch because roasted eels are famous in Gochang. Here…Tue, 18 May 2010, 01:21 PM // feeds.feedburner.com
  • Disclosure Policy
    Disclosure Policy - This policy is valid from 22 April 2010 This blog is a personal blog written and edited by me. For questions about this blog, please contact koreanfood (idealpinkrose @ gmail dot com). This blog accep…Thu, 22 Apr 2010, 06:31 AM // feeds.feedburner.com
  • Korean Pop Rice
    Korean Pop Rice - My mother in law asked if I like pop rice. I said not much but she still gave me this. Isn't it much? My hubby and I doesn't have time to eat at home. We get up in the morning to have lunch and leave…Wed, 24 Mar 2010, 12:57 PM // feeds.feedburner.com
  • Kimbap Nara
    Kimbap Nara - We walked around and on our way home, we saw a Kimbap Nara. It is a korean restaurant selling different kinds of korean food. It's specialty is kimbap, tteokpogi and noodles. If you want to obey your…Sat, 6 Mar 2010, 10:26 AM // feeds.feedburner.com

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Homebrew Korea

  • New Offering from Homeplus: Kaiserdom Alt-Bamberger Dunkel
    New Offering from Homeplus: Kaiserdom Alt-Bamberger Dunkel - My weekly trips to the supermarket, whether it be the Ori Homeplus, Jukjeon Emart or Suji LotteMart, always include a stroll down the beer aisle.  The other day in Homeplus I noticed a new bottle peer…Wed, 25 Aug 2010, 12:34 AM // homebrewkorea.com
  • New Weizen at Geckos: Maisel’s Weisse
    New Weizen at Geckos: Maisel’s Weisse - I’m out for a Saturday afternoon pint and noticed the Geckos has a new beer to add to their ever growing list. Maisel’s Weisse (8,000won) is a German hefe-weissbier. It comes in a pint bottle with a p…Sat, 21 Aug 2010, 12:15 AM // homebrewkorea.com
  • Beer Goggles Revealed
    Beer Goggles Revealed - The science behind beer goggles has been revealed.   Previous research has shown that the more symmetric a persons face is directly relates to how attractive others perceive them.   Researchers at the…Wed, 18 Aug 2010, 08:39 PM // homebrewkorea.com
  • What comes after 43%? Why ‘The End of History’ of course!!
    What comes after 43%? Why ‘The End of History’ of course!! - BrewDog has come back (yet again) and regained the title for world’s strongest beer.  They didn’t just beat it by a few percent….43% to 45%?, nope.  47%?…nope.  ’The End of History’ is a massive 55% A…Thu, 22 Jul 2010, 09:37 AM // homebrewkorea.com
  • Beer Periodic Table
    Beer Periodic Table - A poster designed by Andrei Chapoval and was available on MantisDesign, but it appears as though it isn’t being made anymore.Wed, 21 Jul 2010, 12:55 AM // homebrewkorea.com
  • Homebrew Korea Trivia
    Homebrew Korea Trivia - A big congratulations goes out Homebrew Korea member, Ian!!!  He submitted to correct answer which was Pabst.  Apparently, after ‘much research’ they settled on 6 cans as they figured that was the mos…Fri, 16 Jul 2010, 07:42 PM // homebrewkorea.com
  • Homebrew Korea Trivia!!
    Homebrew Korea Trivia!! - How about a little beer trivia!?   As we all know, beer is a pretty amazing thing.  People have found beer recipes from over 6000 years ago.  The Egyptians used beer to cure over 100 ailments and paid…Thu, 15 Jul 2010, 11:23 PM // homebrewkorea.com
  • Time Magazine: Summer Beers
    Time Magazine: Summer Beers - Jacob Templin, a video journalist from Time Magazine shot me an email the other day with a link to a video about summer beers.   Not surprisingly Hite, Cass nor OB are included in the video and none o…Thu, 15 Jul 2010, 09:11 PM // homebrewkorea.com
  • SMaSH-Off 2010 Photos
    SMaSH-Off 2010 Photos - I’ve upload some photos from the SMaSH-off to the Homebrew Korea Facebook page.  Sorry it took me so long to get them posted.  It was a good afternoon!!!  Enjoy.Thu, 15 Jul 2010, 10:13 AM // homebrewkorea.com
  • The Future is Here!!: Beer Me
    The Future is Here!!: Beer Me - Willow Garage has come up with a ‘Beer Me’ application for their PR2 Robot.  The future is here people!!!  Those without kids to run off and get your next beer can now that enjoy that same convenience…Thu, 8 Jul 2010, 06:45 PM // homebrewkorea.com

Korea.net Food Blog

  • [Healthy Korean teas] Omija insam cha (omija ginseng tea)
    [Healthy Korean teas] Omija insam cha (omija ginseng tea) - All you need is some dried schisandra berries (omija) and dried ginseng (insam). Omija insam cha will boost your energy and raise appetite. Omija cha is a special tea that gives you unique blend of sw…Thu, 2 Sep 2010, 03:51 AM // feeds.feedburner.com
  • Cooking black cod
    Cooking black cod - Eundaegu-jorim or jjim is braised cod with radish, in a soy sauce.  What do you need in order to make eundaegu-jorim? Pan seared black cod, mushroom, green onion, daikon in a spicy seafood broth and s…Mon, 30 Aug 2010, 03:34 AM // feeds.feedburner.com
  • Chungcheongnam-do food & restaurant guidebook
    Chungcheongnam-do food & restaurant guidebook - In conjunction with major events such as the “2010 Great Baekje World Festival” and “Visit Chungcheong Year,” Chungcheongnam-do proudly presents its local food and restaurant guide titled . The bookl…Thu, 26 Aug 2010, 03:41 AM // feeds.feedburner.com
  • Culinary schools and star chefs lead food globalization
    Culinary schools and star chefs lead food globalization - Korean dishes like bulgogi and bibimbap are slowly gaining popularity overseas as a health food. Early this month at the “Korean Barbecue Contest” held in Los Angeles, nearly 10,000 people crowded th…Wed, 25 Aug 2010, 01:31 AM // feeds.feedburner.com
  • LA's 2nd Annual Korean BBQ Cook-Off Feeds a Crowd
    LA's 2nd Annual Korean BBQ Cook-Off Feeds a Crowd - Only in it's second year, LA's Annual Korean BBQ Cook-Off has already proven to be a major success, featuring not only a variety of different categories of barbeque, such as pork and beef, but also a…Tue, 24 Aug 2010, 05:06 AM // feeds.feedburner.com
  • Some people REALLY love their kimchi!
    Some people REALLY love their kimchi! - Now, this is taking love for Korea's favorite condiment to a whole new level . . . smooth vocals and spicy food!Post FeedMon, 23 Aug 2010, 04:31 AM // feeds.feedburner.com
  • Korean food and wine - a match divine?
    Korean food and wine - a match divine? - Korean food and wine at first seem like a difficult pairing, but as this Wall Street Journal article suggests, it just might be a match made in heaven.  Korea-based blogger Josh Hall of http://www.win…Fri, 20 Aug 2010, 04:17 AM // feeds.feedburner.com
  • [Event: Sept] Korean Cooking Classes and Market Tour
    [Event: Sept] Korean Cooking Classes and Market Tour - 1. Korean Cooking Classes and Market Tour Learn how to make authentic Korean Cuisine in English from a Korean Chef. Our easy to follow directions are designed so you can make your own authentic Korean…Wed, 18 Aug 2010, 08:57 PM // feeds.feedburner.com
  • Cook your pepper: when pepper meets meat
    Cook your pepper: when pepper meets meat - How do you cook pepper? Gochutwigim (deep fried stuffed pepper) is lightly coated with flour and egg and deep-fried. It's popular party dish in Korea, especially during the major holidays, like Thanks…Wed, 18 Aug 2010, 05:01 AM // feeds.feedburner.com
  • About hansik, Korean food in general
    About hansik, Korean food in general - Thanks to four distinct seasons and well-developed agriculture, rice and mixed grains are a major part of Korean food. The peninsula is surrounded by water, and is home to plenty of marine products, a…Tue, 17 Aug 2010, 05:00 AM // feeds.feedburner.com

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Korean Cuisine

  • Noo-Roong-Ji (누룽지) – Burnt Rice Snack (?)
    Noo-Roong-Ji (누룽지) – Burnt Rice Snack (?) - Hello everyone!  I know I’ve been MIA forever and ever.  This blog is always in the back of my mind and I often think, “This is the week where I will finally update…” and then another week passes and…Sat, 4 Sep 2010, 04:51 AM // korean-cuisine.blogspot.com
  • Onion Salad
    Onion Salad - Once again, I’ve been on a blogging hiatus and I apologize for that.  The weather has been SOOOOOOOOOO hot here in SoCal that just the thought of going into the kitchen and turning up the heat was suf…Tue, 20 Jul 2010, 01:51 AM // korean-cuisine.blogspot.com
  • Mook Moochim – 묵무침
    Mook Moochim – 묵무침 - EDIT:  A reader informed me that I forgot to mention that I used red pepper powder.  Oops.  Yes, I did use red pepper powder and apparently forgot to write it down.  Sorry!  Recipe has been updated. T…Tue, 20 Jul 2010, 12:07 AM // korean-cuisine.blogspot.com
  • 100.000
    100.000 - It's yet another sleepless night so I decided to check out my google analytics (really cool!) and found that I have had over 100,000 (103,702 to be exact! =P) unique visitors to this site.WOW! =OWho k…Sun, 18 Jul 2010, 03:33 AM // korean-cuisine.blogspot.com
  • Mook – (묵) - Part 1
    Mook – (묵) - Part 1 - I know I’ve been slacking off on the updating department again.  Once I heard the news that my scans were clear, I no longer needed this blog as much.  This blog takes up a lot of my time, so running…Fri, 25 Jun 2010, 03:24 PM // korean-cuisine.blogspot.com
  • Chicken with Potatoes – DakDoriTang - (닭도리탕)
    Chicken with Potatoes – DakDoriTang - (닭도리탕) - I’m about to have a heart attack watching this Lakers game.  I know true sports fanatics will say THIS is the way to play and that the excitement is what makes it real sports, but honestly I wish it c…Fri, 18 Jun 2010, 02:15 AM // korean-cuisine.blogspot.com
  • Red Pepper Paste Tofu Soup - Gochujang Dooboo Jjigae - (고추장 두부 찌개)
    Red Pepper Paste Tofu Soup - Gochujang Dooboo Jjigae - (고추장 두부 찌개) - I have *not* been cooking lately.  Whenever I get a scan, I’m pretty much a ball of nerves until I get the results.  Literally, life is on *hold* and I don’t breathe again until I hear the words, “All…Wed, 16 Jun 2010, 11:00 AM // korean-cuisine.blogspot.com
  • Egg Roll with Corn and Cheese - (콘 치즈 계란말이)
    Egg Roll with Corn and Cheese - (콘 치즈 계란말이) - It’s that time of the year again.  =/  I’m sitting here on the eve of yet another scan.  This is the time where I learn if I get to live life as normal again for the next six months or if I’m a *patie…Fri, 11 Jun 2010, 12:51 AM // korean-cuisine.blogspot.com
  • Rolled Egg – (계란 말이)
    Rolled Egg – (계란 말이) - I’m currently in the midst of using new publishing software to make posting on this blog a bit easier.  I’m a bit comp-illiterate so trying to figure out how to use a new platform is quite time consum…Fri, 11 Jun 2010, 12:19 AM // korean-cuisine.blogspot.com
  • Shik-Hae – Sweet Rice Drink (dessert!) - 식혜
    Shik-Hae – Sweet Rice Drink (dessert!) - 식혜 - After reading one of my recent comments about shik-hae, I immediately started craving it.  I have a thing with food.  If I want to eat something.  *I MUST*  or I become one cranky lil old woman.  =P I…Wed, 9 Jun 2010, 11:43 AM // korean-cuisine.blogspot.com

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My Korean Diet

  • Myulchi Bokkeum Recipe - How to Cook Korean Stir-fried Anchovy Side Dish
    Myulchi Bokkeum Recipe - How to Cook Korean Stir-fried Anchovy Side Dish - Some non-Koreans may be puzzled to see Koreans eating anchovies with their eyes and head all attached to them. After watching a few cooking shows on the food channel, I found out Americans usually us…Wed, 7 Apr 2010, 02:01 PM // feeds.feedburner.com
  • Doenjang Jjigae (Doenjang Soup) Recipe - Korean Bean Paste Soup
    Doenjang Jjigae (Doenjang Soup) Recipe - Korean Bean Paste Soup - Doenjang jjigae is a popular Korean dish made with fermented Korean soybean paste, doenjang. It's a great dish to take all the nutrients of doenjang. Because it's one of the most common and popular d…Wed, 31 Mar 2010, 07:07 PM // feeds.feedburner.com
  • Benefits of Doenjang - Korean Soy Bean Paste
    Benefits of Doenjang - Korean Soy Bean Paste - Doenjang, a traditional Korean fermented soy bean paste, has been one of the main ingredients in Korean dishes for centuries. The taste and smell of doenjang may be too strong for non-Koreans who try…Fri, 26 Mar 2010, 02:10 PM // feeds.feedburner.com
  • What is Gochugaru? - Korean Red Chili Pepper Powder
    What is Gochugaru? - Korean Red Chili Pepper Powder - Gochugaru is Korean red chili pepper powder. Gochu means chili pepper and garu means powder. It's a very common ingredient used in many Korean dishes such as kimchi, bulgogi, or tteokbokki. With a pr…Thu, 25 Feb 2010, 03:17 PM // feeds.feedburner.com
  • Dubu Kimchi Recipe - How To Make Tofu With Kimchi
    Dubu Kimchi Recipe - How To Make Tofu With Kimchi - Dubu Kimchi (Tofu with Kimchi Bokkeum) is one of the most popular anju (snacks for alcoholic beverages) for soju lovers. But it can be a great side dish for regular meals, or it can replace a regular…Fri, 19 Feb 2010, 02:06 PM // feeds.feedburner.com
  • Manduguk - How to Make Ddeok Mandu guk -Korean Dumpling Soup
    Manduguk - How to Make Ddeok Mandu guk -Korean Dumpling Soup - Tteok Manduguk - Korean dumpling soup with rice cake has become one of my favorite dishes these days because it's one of the easiest guk(soup) that I can make and still delicious. Of course, it will…Thu, 4 Feb 2010, 06:48 PM // feeds.feedburner.com
  • Jajangmyeon, Jajang bap Recipe - Rice with Black Bean Sauce
    Jajangmyeon, Jajang bap Recipe - Rice with Black Bean Sauce - Jajangmyeon (jajangmyun or jjajangmyeon) is a popular Korean noodle dish. It's originated from the Chinese dish Zha jiang mian, and has developed its own unique taste over the years. The dish consist…Fri, 8 Jan 2010, 12:24 AM // feeds.feedburner.com
  • Happy Farewell to Love Handles - How to Lose Love Handles
    Happy Farewell to Love Handles - How to Lose Love Handles - Is losing weight your top new year’s resolution? Specifically, getting rid of your belly fat and furthermore, having dreamy six-pack abs? Obviously, it’s not an easy task at all to love love handles –…Thu, 7 Jan 2010, 07:15 PM // feeds.feedburner.com
  • Korean Lettuce Salad - Sangchu Geotjeori (with Sesame Dressing)
    Korean Lettuce Salad - Sangchu Geotjeori (with Sesame Dressing) - Sangchu Geotjeori - Korean Lettuce Salad - is a fresh leaf lettuce salad with sesame oil and soy sauce dressing. It’s served at many Korean BBQ /galbi restaurants. Because of its savory taste, the sal…Tue, 5 Jan 2010, 06:22 PM // feeds.feedburner.com
  • Kimchi Bokkeumbap - How to Make Healthy Kimchi Bokkeumbap
    Kimchi Bokkeumbap - How to Make Healthy Kimchi Bokkeumbap - Kimchi bokkeumbap (김치볶음밥) is one of the most popular Korean dishes, and it’s super easy and fast to make it. It’s also easy to create your own version of special kimchi bokkeumbap because you can add…Tue, 1 Dec 2009, 02:56 PM // feeds.feedburner.com

One Fork, One Spoon

  • The best doenjang? It’s hard to tell
    The best doenjang? It’s hard to tell - After all that talk of the best commercially made gochujang, I can’t avoid discussing the best commercially made doenjang. What is Doenjang? With gochujang, spicy red pepper paste, and ganjang, soy sa…Wed, 25 Aug 2010, 05:32 PM // oneforkonespoon.wordpress.com
  • Korean peaches
    Korean peaches - You can buy Korean peaches in NY! I’m not sure what makes them Korean but they are distinctly sweeter, purer, and somehow lighter than American peaches.  These 복숭아 or boksungah are often sold by the b…Tue, 17 Aug 2010, 04:39 PM // oneforkonespoon.wordpress.com
  • Korean-Uzbek food at Cafe at Your Mother in Law
    Korean-Uzbek food at Cafe at Your Mother in Law - I saw the mother-in-law.  She definitely looked Korean. This NY Times review by Dave Cook of Eating in Translation intrigued me and several of my friends.  Korean-Uzbek food?  At Cafe at Your Mother i…Thu, 5 Aug 2010, 12:07 AM // oneforkonespoon.wordpress.com
  • 101 Korean cold noodles
    101 Korean cold noodles - I’m not sure I really have 101.  I once got A’s in calculus, but given how long it takes me to calculate a tip now, just follow me and see if my calculations make sense to you. With the never-ending h…Sat, 31 Jul 2010, 12:30 PM // oneforkonespoon.wordpress.com
  • The Gochujang Village of Sunchang
    The Gochujang Village of Sunchang - What did the chile pepper say to the fermented block of soybean paste? “Let’s go-chujang!” Okay, that was really bad.  I apologize. But I didn’t come up with the anthropomorphized cartoon figures.  Th…Thu, 22 Jul 2010, 12:06 AM // oneforkonespoon.wordpress.com
  • The best gochujang
    The best gochujang - Diane and I recently started farming out recipes to friends and family, so that we could see if what made sense to us made sense to them.  One of the most surprising (and “duh!”) moments for me was re…Thu, 15 Jul 2010, 12:06 AM // oneforkonespoon.wordpress.com
  • All-American Cobbler
    All-American Cobbler - Hope you all had a good Fourth of July!  The Americans, at least. I made a peach-blueberry cobbler, which was beautiful and delicious if I say so myself.  I added blueberries to this recipe and increa…Mon, 5 Jul 2010, 06:31 PM // oneforkonespoon.wordpress.com
  • A busy month
    A busy month - Despite all my whining about eating Korean food all the time, I get to eat plenty of other delicious things.  I went to the Indonesian Food Bazaar at the Masjid Al-Hikmah mosque in Astoria, where ther…Sun, 20 Jun 2010, 11:25 PM // oneforkonespoon.wordpress.com
  • World Cup breakfast of champions
    World Cup breakfast of champions - On Saturday, I woke up at the ungodly hour of 5:15 to get to Koreatown in Manhattan so I could grab a table and be ready to cheer on South Korea at 7:30 a.m.  And it was worth it!!!!!! Check out Park…Mon, 14 Jun 2010, 01:03 PM // oneforkonespoon.wordpress.com
  • Overheard in New York
    Overheard in New York - A B&T foodie fights the good fight My friend Zizou* was standing on line at Artichoke Pizza last night, a cult favorite in the East Village.  Behind her were three girls, clearly dressed up and ready…Thu, 3 Jun 2010, 10:18 AM // oneforkonespoon.wordpress.com

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Seoul Food

  • Gom’s
    Gom’s - I was chillin around the Apgu area at a friend’s house.  This is the place we ordered from.  This is a delivery place that does burgers and sandwiches.  I thought it was a nice change of pace as the o…Tue, 31 Aug 2010, 07:22 AM // seoulfoodyo.wordpress.com
  • Mr. Kebab
    Mr. Kebab - There are a LOT of places to get kebabs in Hongdae.  Besides the street carts, I pass by 3 different places on my way to work.  This place opened a few months ago.  It caught my eye because they have…Sat, 28 Aug 2010, 11:07 PM // seoulfoodyo.wordpress.com
  • Yeti
    Yeti - I hit this place up with a friend one day for lunch.  The original plan was to hit up Abiko to get some japanese-stlye curry, but there was a line and we were told it would take 20 minutes.  We just d…Thu, 26 Aug 2010, 06:35 AM // seoulfoodyo.wordpress.com
  • Yo Sushi Buffet (요초밥뷔페)
    Yo Sushi Buffet (요초밥뷔페) - I’ve noticed that Hongdae has a SHITLOAD of japanese restaurants.  I was out with a friend one saturday afternoon for lunch.  We were both jonesin for some japanese food and we were on the fence betwe…Tue, 24 Aug 2010, 06:43 AM // seoulfoodyo.wordpress.com
  • Petra Palace
    Petra Palace - It’s been a while since I had middle eastern food that’s not served from a cart.  Not that there’s anything wrong with street kebabs, but it was nice to have some different stuff for a change.  Petra…Sat, 14 Aug 2010, 11:47 PM // seoulfoodyo.wordpress.com
  • 3 Alley Pub
    3 Alley Pub - I’ve professed my love for chicken numerous times in this blog.  I ESPECIALLY love chicken wings.  When eating off the bone, I would definitely say wings are my favorite part of the bird, especially t…Wed, 11 Aug 2010, 06:25 AM // seoulfoodyo.wordpress.com
  • Where is this place???
    Where is this place??? - I was channel surfing when this caught my eye.  This was in the movie My Boss, My Teacher (투사부일체).  A New York style pizza-by-the-slice joint.  Where IS this place?? This movie was released in 06.  Do…Tue, 10 Aug 2010, 10:22 AM // seoulfoodyo.wordpress.com
  • Moroccan Sandwich Cart
    Moroccan Sandwich Cart - I was fucking plastered when I ate this, and man was it good.  A street food cart that sells sandwiches that aren’t toast?  Only in Itaewon.  So it turns out that they’re Moroccan-style sandwiches.  I…Thu, 5 Aug 2010, 10:45 PM // seoulfoodyo.wordpress.com
  • Korean-style Chinese Food
    Korean-style Chinese Food - I have a love/hate relationship with the Chinese food in this country.  I’ll go without it for months then suddenly order it like every other day for 2-3 weeks.  Chinese is the quintessential delivery…Thu, 5 Aug 2010, 03:52 AM // seoulfoodyo.wordpress.com
  • Choi’s Tacos
    Choi’s Tacos - Choi’s Tacos has been a contender for the best burrito in Seoul for a long time.  I remember one of my old jobs where a coworker was dating this girl in Shinchon.  The days he’d sleep over at his gf’s…Sat, 24 Jul 2010, 09:40 PM // seoulfoodyo.wordpress.com

Seoul Grid

  • Mike Porto on Arirang TV! (Soju Special – 소주 특집)
    Mike Porto on Arirang TV! (Soju Special – 소주 특집) - Arirang TV was kind enough to ask SeoulGrid to help film a piece about Soju in Korea. Obviously, we said yes. After about a day of filming and the producer having to put up with Mike Porto’s annoyingl…Wed, 1 Sep 2010, 08:52 AM // seoulgrid.com
  • Bong Chu Steamed Chicken (봉추찜닭) @ Hongdae – Steamed Chicken… Obviously
    Bong Chu Steamed Chicken (봉추찜닭) @ Hongdae – Steamed Chicken… Obviously - Guest Author: KungPyo Rhee If you have had enough of fried or greasy chicken, Bong Chu Steamed Chicken(봉추찜닭), located near Hong Dae, provides you a new and healthy experience. Unlike other traditional…Mon, 30 Aug 2010, 01:32 PM // seoulgrid.com
  • El Bliss @ Hongdae – The Unlikeliest Dining Lounge
    El Bliss @ Hongdae – The Unlikeliest Dining Lounge - Soju is drunk in Gangnam. Champagne in Cheongdam, and coffee or wine in Garosu-gil, Sinsa. So which drinks fit the Hongdae scene? If anything, Hongdae has it all. Hole-in-the-wall soju and beer places…Thu, 19 Aug 2010, 10:47 PM // seoulgrid.com
  • “Disco Blood Bath” @ Heaven, Seoul, August 14, 2010
    “Disco Blood Bath” @ Heaven, Seoul, August 14, 2010 - Saturday, August 14, 2010: “Disco Blood Bath” at Club Heaven in Yeoksam, Seoul.   Club Heaven: More information and directions Related posts:“Go Back to Disco” @ Eden, June 25th, 2010 Chymera @ Eden,…Thu, 12 Aug 2010, 01:35 PM // seoulgrid.com
  • Buccella (부첼라) @ Hongdae – Sandwiches for Your Face
    Buccella (부첼라) @ Hongdae – Sandwiches for Your Face - Guest Author: KungPyo Rhee Often, when people think of cafes, they think of quiant little shops where couples, families, and friends can drink coffee, eat sandwiches, and have a few pasteries. This is…Mon, 9 Aug 2010, 11:50 AM // seoulgrid.com
  • SeoulGrid Guide to Clubbing Vol. 21 (Aug 5-7)
    SeoulGrid Guide to Clubbing Vol. 21 (Aug 5-7) - What’s up, SeoulGrid? You know the drill: each week we keep you up to date with the scoop on the weekend party scene. Read on for this week’s club events and parties. (...)Read the rest of SeoulGrid G…Wed, 4 Aug 2010, 10:23 PM // seoulgrid.com
  • Simon Dunmore @ Answer, Seoul, August 7, 2010
    Simon Dunmore @ Answer, Seoul, August 7, 2010 - Saturday, August 7, 2010: Simon Dunmore @ Answer in Cheongdam, Seoul Club Answer: More information and directions. Related posts:“Psytemple” @ Volume, Seoul, August 6, 2010 “Eye Candy” @ Mansion, Seou…Mon, 2 Aug 2010, 07:47 AM // seoulgrid.com
  • “Eye Candy” @ Mansion, Seoul, August 7, 2010
    “Eye Candy” @ Mansion, Seoul, August 7, 2010 - Saturday, August 7, 2010: “Eye Candy” @ Mansion in Hongdae, Seoul Hongdae Mansion: More information and directions. Related posts:“Seoul is Burning” @ Hongdae Mansion, Seoul, June 26, 2010 “Take My Ha…Mon, 2 Aug 2010, 07:41 AM // seoulgrid.com
  • Tim Crouch @ Volume, Seoul, August 7, 2010
    Tim Crouch @ Volume, Seoul, August 7, 2010 - Saturday, August 7, 2010: Tim Crouch @ Volume in Itaewon, Seoul Directions: - By subway: Come out Noksapyeong station exit 3 and head south. Look for Crown Hotel on the opposite side of the road. - By…Mon, 2 Aug 2010, 07:19 AM // seoulgrid.com
  • Chymera @ Eden, in Gangnam, Seoul, August 7, 2010
    Chymera @ Eden, in Gangnam, Seoul, August 7, 2010 - Saturday, August 7, 2010: Chymera @ Eden in Gangnam, Seoul Club Eden: More information & directions Related posts:Carolina Cartell @ Eden, Seoul, August 5, 2010 Eden DJ Festival @ Club Eden in Gangnam…Mon, 2 Aug 2010, 06:50 AM // seoulgrid.com

Seoulful Adventures

  • Culture Whiplash
    Culture Whiplash - Korea to the Philippines back to Korea again. Confucian culture to Americanized South East Asia back to good ole Confucius again. Temples and mediation to beaches and barbeques back to ommmm again. Yo…Tue, 10 Aug 2010, 11:44 AM // seoulfuladventures.wordpress.com
  • Back in the Bow
    Back in the Bow - Well, that hiatus was a bit longer than we had thought it would be. Andre’s family came to visit then before we knew it we were in the Philippines having the time of our lives. And now we have about t…Thu, 5 Aug 2010, 01:06 PM // seoulfuladventures.wordpress.com
  • Ironman 2 through subtitles and a first grader’s eyes
    Ironman 2 through subtitles and a first grader’s eyes - Ironman 2 is apparently much simpler than meets the eye. At least, according to a first grader of mine, it is pretty straight forward and as he says, “Very good, Miss Anna, Ironman 2 very good!” Every…Thu, 10 Jun 2010, 08:28 AM // seoulfuladventures.wordpress.com
  • Theatre at it’s finest
    Theatre at it’s finest - What does a girl with theatre degree from Northwestern University do in a recession? Make theatre with unsuspecting little Korean children of course. Once a week over two months, four charming snot bu…Wed, 9 Jun 2010, 07:43 AM // seoulfuladventures.wordpress.com
  • Smitten with Strawberries and Dumplings
    Smitten with Strawberries and Dumplings - In college I was known for cooking, a lot. And more specifically, baking. It calmed my nerves, soothed my mind, and, half the time, let me play with dough. Photo by Anna Waigand This week, a past room…Sun, 23 May 2010, 11:26 AM // seoulfuladventures.wordpress.com
  • Lotus Lantern Festival: Loving kindness personified by the masses
    Lotus Lantern Festival: Loving kindness personified by the masses - Walking up to Jogyesa Temple last Sunday, I had no idea what I was getting into. The courtyard was packed with people of all nationalities. Dancing and drumming echoed around the streets. Incense burn…Thu, 20 May 2010, 11:45 PM // seoulfuladventures.wordpress.com
  • Market Day at SLP
    Market Day at SLP - My school had a Market Day recently as our celebration for Children’s Day. All the kindergarten kids were given some fake U.S. money and let loose in the gym with shopping bags and unlimited popcorn.…Mon, 17 May 2010, 08:59 AM // seoulfuladventures.wordpress.com
  • Peanut butter and chocolate bring me back
    Peanut butter and chocolate bring me back - Sometimes it’s the simplest things that bring me home. On a Monday night it was peanut butter and chocolate that pulled me from Seoul across the world to the other home that all Minnesotans seems to h…Sat, 15 May 2010, 11:38 PM // seoulfuladventures.wordpress.com
  • Rockabilly + Korea = Kimchibilly
    Rockabilly + Korea = Kimchibilly - Photo by Andre Francisco Seoul’s new young, hip generation has a billowing new underground music scene popping out in pockets around the city. One of the greatest examples of this we have seen (and be…Sun, 9 May 2010, 03:02 AM // seoulfuladventures.wordpress.com
  • Lettuce wrap salad with fish
    Lettuce wrap salad with fish - Photo by Anna Waigand Inspired by a sunny street-side market and the serving style of galbi and samgyeopsal, I decided to make a salad eaten as a lettuce wrap. For those of you who haven’t had galbi i…Sat, 8 May 2010, 12:36 AM // seoulfuladventures.wordpress.com

Shinshine

  • Zucchibi Minis (애호박 비지 미니떡)
    Zucchibi Minis (애호박 비지 미니떡) - That's also because of my new Zucchibi Minis, zucchini and biji rice cake baked in the mini muffin pan. Similar to other zucchini-based bread and cookies, zucchini will display itself only in the spec…Tue, 24 Aug 2010, 10:11 AM // shinshine.com
  • Five Questions for Stir-fry Expert Grace Young
    Five Questions for Stir-fry Expert Grace Young - Grace Young, known as a wok evangelist, has won many awards including the IACP Le Cordon Bleu International Cookbook Awards for her first book The Wisdom of the Chinese Kitchen: Classic Family Recipes…Sun, 22 Aug 2010, 11:17 PM // shinshine.com
  • Making Soy Pulp, Soymilk and Tofu at Home
    Making Soy Pulp, Soymilk and Tofu at Home - The brilliance of making tofu at home was suggested by my friends who were already making their own, but it took me a while to get on it as it seemed like such an arduous task. Yet, once I started, I…Tue, 17 Aug 2010, 10:48 AM // shinshine.com
  • Beyond Kimchi and BBQ
    Beyond Kimchi and BBQ - On Sunday, people from tvK, a Korean cable station based in LA, came out to my place to interview me about Korean food and my blog and to film my cooking for a dinner gathering with friends, as part o…Tue, 3 Aug 2010, 10:54 AM // shinshine.com
  • Korea Day in Central Park
    Korea Day in Central Park - Last Friday was Korea Day in Central Park. Food stalls were set up around Naumburg Bandshell, ranging from kimchi, rice cakes to Melona (메로나; melon-flavored popsicle), handing out samples of Korean fo…Mon, 2 Aug 2010, 07:39 PM // shinshine.com
  • Wrap-Up [Versatile Chicken - Korean Way Series]
    Wrap-Up [Versatile Chicken - Korean Way Series] - My journey of eating away a whole chicken is complete (for now). I hope this series at least showed you different possibilities of Korean (-related) dishes you can get out of a whole chicken or just a…Thu, 22 Jul 2010, 11:29 AM // shinshine.com
  • Chicken Nuggets [Versatile Chicken - Korean Way Series]
    Chicken Nuggets [Versatile Chicken - Korean Way Series] - This started from my realization that the last bag of shredded chicken meat I had wasn't enough to make anything substantial. Still, I didn't want to go back to making the same dishes I'd already done…Tue, 20 Jul 2010, 10:53 AM // shinshine.com
  • Chogyetang (Chilled Chicken Soup) [Versatile Chicken - Korean Way Series]
    Chogyetang (Chilled Chicken Soup) [Versatile Chicken - Korean Way Series] - Today is chobok (초복), marking the first of boknal (복날) which are the three hottest days of the year by lunar calendar. Although chicken is popular in Korea all year long, samgyetang (삼계탕; hot chicken…Mon, 19 Jul 2010, 01:39 AM // shinshine.com
  • Spicy & Sweet (Pan-) Fried Chicken [Versatile Chicken - Korean Way Series]
    Spicy & Sweet (Pan-) Fried Chicken [Versatile Chicken - Korean Way Series] - It seems that the growing popularity of Korean chicken in recent years has amounted to a cult of crunchy, spicy, perfectly nongreasy chicken which is only getting bigger with the quest for perfect Kor…Sat, 17 Jul 2010, 01:52 AM // shinshine.com
  • Chicken Giblets with Gochujang Sauce [Versatile Chicken - Korean Way Series]
    Chicken Giblets with Gochujang Sauce [Versatile Chicken - Korean Way Series] - If you find a bag of giblets in the cavity of the chicken you bought, here is a delicious appetizer/snack you can make while chicken stock is simmering. You will also find another use of my basic bibi…Thu, 15 Jul 2010, 01:42 PM // shinshine.com

Vegan in Seoul

  • Photo Essay: Gwang Duk San
    Photo Essay: Gwang Duk San - On Friday, my family took a little afternoon trip to Gwang Duk San, a mountain area about 20-minutes from Cheonan by car. The last time we went there was in the fall of last year when most of the leav…Sun, 5 Sep 2010, 08:35 AM // aliensdayout.blogspot.com
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  • Color Me Happy
    Color Me Happy - Happy Saturday! It's been a while... (or at least it feels that way). On Thursday, I actually did end up going down to Cheonan, despite typhoon Kompasu wreaking havoc on the transportation systems. An…Sat, 4 Sep 2010, 11:01 AM // aliensdayout.blogspot.com
  • Veggie Holic Bakery @ Hongdae
    Veggie Holic Bakery @ Hongdae - Typhoon Kompasu woke me up so early today~ How rude! My sister and I were going to go down to Cheonan, but it doesn't look like that's going to happen. Thank goodness I don't have to commute to work.…Wed, 1 Sep 2010, 08:29 PM // aliensdayout.blogspot.com
  • Hitting up the convenience store for vegan snacks
    Hitting up the convenience store for vegan snacks - The other day, I was out and about and started to feel hungry and low on energy. I usually pack some emergency food in my bag before I leave the house (fruit, chocolate, crackers, or even beans), but…Tue, 31 Aug 2010, 06:49 PM // aliensdayout.blogspot.com
  • A little bit of everything...
    A little bit of everything... - This week is looking to be pretty busy! I have quite a lot of things to do for work, family, and friends who are leaving, so I have a feeling the blog might get a little neglected this week. Or I'll j…Mon, 30 Aug 2010, 08:25 PM // aliensdayout.blogspot.com
  • Tortilla Pizza
    Tortilla Pizza - Here's a super easy and quick pizza I made for lunch last week. Instead of making my own pizza dough, I just used a tortilla wrap as the crust- I'm slowly making my way through the huge bag I bought f…Sun, 29 Aug 2010, 07:14 PM // aliensdayout.blogspot.com
  • Doodle
    Doodle - Sun, 29 Aug 2010, 10:12 AM // aliensdayout.blogspot.com
  • Su-jung-gwa oatmeal?
    Su-jung-gwa oatmeal? - While defrosting and cleaning my freezer last week, I found several dried persimmons that I totally forgot I had. So this morning, I chopped one up and added it to my cooked oatmeal, along with plenty…Fri, 27 Aug 2010, 08:12 PM // aliensdayout.blogspot.com
  • Orga rice snacks
    Orga rice snacks - My sister and I browsing around the Lotte Department Store the other day, with a case of the munchies, so we grabbed a pack of Orga sweet potato puffed rice cakes (2,000 won).I'm not that into puffed…Fri, 27 Aug 2010, 08:04 PM // aliensdayout.blogspot.com
  • Protein powder ain't so scary afterall~
    Protein powder ain't so scary afterall~ - For some reason, I woke up super early this morning (5:30am)! I don't know what's going on with my body's internal clock, but I've turned into a total morning person lately. But I'm still a night owl…Thu, 26 Aug 2010, 08:50 AM // aliensdayout.blogspot.com

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Vegetarian in Korea

  • Suji's opens another location!
    Suji's opens another location! - I received this press release today.... Suji’s Deli open in Hyundai Department Store Kintex Suji’s Hospitality Company (Suji’s) – Suji’s Deli officially opened to the public in Hyundai Dept. Kintex on…Sun, 29 Aug 2010, 09:50 PM // vegetarianinkorea.com
  • You tell me
    You tell me - I had this dish (for the first time ever actually) this weekend. Do you know what it is?Tue, 24 Aug 2010, 09:33 AM // vegetarianinkorea.com
  • The Hyatt (and JJ Mahoney's)
    The Hyatt (and JJ Mahoney's) - Saturday night I headed out the Seoul Hyatt to bid farewell to a friend that was moving back to the US. We first met up in the Club Level Room amidst the upper level hotel rooms to share a bottle of w…Wed, 11 Aug 2010, 10:12 AM // vegetarianinkorea.com
  • London Tea
    London Tea - Nestled around the corner from the Capitol Hotel, on a street that is filled with mechanic's garages, is a beautiful little jewel called London Tea. The restaurant is tiny. Seats maybe 10 people insid…Tue, 10 Aug 2010, 07:47 AM // vegetarianinkorea.com
  • Tama Tama
    Tama Tama - Located outside of the Yongsan Military Post Gate 1, and just around the corner from both the War Memorial and the iPark Mall, is a wine and pasta bar called Tama Tama. Now, I did not eat there, but t…Sat, 31 Jul 2010, 08:31 AM // vegetarianinkorea.com
  • Suji's
    Suji's - I've been passing by Suji's at least once a week for the past year and a half and have not once dined there. Craziness- I know. So on a rare clear blue sky day, I asked a friend to meet me for a bite…Fri, 23 Jul 2010, 07:44 AM // vegetarianinkorea.com
  • Need cupcakes?
    Need cupcakes? - A friend recently started her own customized cupcake and cake business here in Seoul. She made these garden themed cupcakes for an event a friend of mine hosted in June. Just look at the tiny little d…Mon, 12 Jul 2010, 09:00 AM // vegetarianinkorea.com
  • Favorite Summer Time Food
    Favorite Summer Time Food - Strawberry season is coming to a close. Do you know what that means? CHEAP STRAWBERRIES. I love to buy strawberries, kiwis and mango (it is hidden at the bottom of the bowl) and throw it together for…Tue, 22 Jun 2010, 08:05 PM // vegetarianinkorea.com
  • Dos Tacos in Gangnam- hidden 2nd location!
    Dos Tacos in Gangnam- hidden 2nd location! - (maybe you already knew about this, but I did not!) I had been to Dos Tacos in Gangnam before. And just like my first visit, when I went recently it was BUSY. So busy they had a waiting list! I placed…Sun, 13 Jun 2010, 07:42 AM // vegetarianinkorea.com
  • Dubai Take 2
    Dubai Take 2 - Last week I made my 2nd trip to Dubai restuarant in Itaewon. I remembered my first trip as pleasant, and this one was even better! Good spacious restaurant. Although pretty warm temperature wise. Clea…Thu, 10 Jun 2010, 08:15 AM // vegetarianinkorea.com

Wine Korea

  • Beautiful Bourgogne that doesn’t cost a million won
    Beautiful Bourgogne that doesn’t cost a million won - Burgundy at a reasonable price is hard to find in Korea. Frédéric Magnien 2004 Genevrieres is beautiful and only 51,000won. Paired with it with Korean smoked duck.Thu, 2 Sep 2010, 07:28 AM // winekorea.asia
  • Wine of the Week: Schloss Johannisberg 2008er Riesling Kabinett
    Wine of the Week: Schloss Johannisberg 2008er Riesling Kabinett - Riesling is a summer favorite. Plenty of refeshing acidity, citrus fruit and low alcohol. Schloss Johnnisberg's Riesling Kabinett is medium dry with juicy pineapple, clean stonefruit and hallabong (한라…Sat, 21 Aug 2010, 09:55 AM // winekorea.asia
  • Rosé paired with bibimbap, North Korean makguksu and mandu
    Rosé paired with bibimbap, North Korean makguksu and mandu - We visit Cheogajip, a North Korean restaurant in Seoul and take some rosé wine.Sat, 14 Aug 2010, 03:04 AM // winekorea.asia
  • Wine of the Week: Chateau Montroc Lussac St Emilion 2000
    Wine of the Week: Chateau Montroc Lussac St Emilion 2000 - I love old wines. The offer something extraordinary. The wine of the week is Chateau Montroc Lussac St Emilion 2000. At 51,000 won this is also great value for money.Thu, 12 Aug 2010, 07:59 AM // winekorea.asia
  • My top wine picks for beating the current heat wave in Korea
    My top wine picks for beating the current heat wave in Korea - It's above 30 degrees celsius in most major areas, such as Seoul, Chuncheon, Gangneung and Busan today. So how can you beat the heat? With a glass of wine.Tue, 20 Jul 2010, 06:59 AM // winekorea.asia
  • Asian wine markets now a global industry driver according to Asia NZ Foundation
    Asian wine markets now a global industry driver according to Asia NZ Foundation - The Asia NZ Foundation, an NGO that builds links between Asia and New Zealand has published an article on Asian wine markets.Mon, 19 Jul 2010, 10:58 PM // winekorea.asia
  • New Website on Korean Food: KoreaTaste.org
    New Website on Korean Food: KoreaTaste.org - The Korea National Tourism Organization has just launched KoreaTaste.org, a site dedicated to Korean food.Mon, 12 Jul 2010, 04:42 AM // winekorea.asia
  • Kimchi and Wine on SBS TV
    Kimchi and Wine on SBS TV - ZenKimchi teams up with WineKorea on SBS TV to pair wine with Korean Food. We have some great Korean beef and barbequed pork.Sat, 10 Jul 2010, 02:50 AM // winekorea.asia
  • Summer Rosé with Chateau Roubine
    Summer Rosé with Chateau Roubine - Rosé is a wine designed for summer. Slightly chilled, the structured fruit and taut acidicity of rosé is refreshing and a perfect accompaniment to Korean cuisine. In May 2010 Ms Valerie Rousselle-Ribo…Wed, 16 Jun 2010, 10:57 AM // winekorea.asia
  • MiruMiru Sparkling NV from New Zealand
    MiruMiru Sparkling NV from New Zealand - Mirumiru is a unique name for a wine. It means bubbles in Maori, the language of the indigenous people of New Zealand. MiruMiru is made from 58% Chardonnay, Pinot Noir 33% and Pinot Meunier 9%. The ju…Fri, 11 Jun 2010, 09:36 PM // winekorea.asia