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June 21, 2018 Leave a Comment

Hello everyone!First, the picture above is a snapshot I took in Korea in the fall. Rice fields in Korea turn a beautiful golden color when it is close to harvest. And I was lucky to catch this moment where the dragonfly (잠자리 Jamjari) was coming in for a landing!YAY!!! The dragon fly has landed!!Anyway, I hope you are all having a good summer so far. I am doing pretty well but very busy!!BECAUSE... I have been working hard on upgrading my site to make it better. Here are some changes that you will see or may see in the near future.PLEASE SIGN UP & RATE PLEASE SIGN UP in my Email Subscription Box if you have NOT gotten my Monthly Newsletters from MARCH of 2018. If ...

Korean Cold Cucumber Soup (Oi-Naengguk)

June 19, 2018 3 Comments

Korean Cold Cucumber Soup (Oi-Naengguk) is the most refreshing and cooling summer food that is low calorie but loaded with nutrients. Gluten free and vegan, it can be ready in just a few minutes with simple ingredients.Oi Naeng Guk (Korean Cold Cucumber soup) reminds me of my years in ...

Korean Royal Court Cuisine Food fit for a Queen! (at Jihwaja)

June 12, 2018 7 Comments

Korean Royal Cuisine Appetizer (gingko, persimmon, dried octopus, chestnut and more)

Korean Royal Court Cuisine food fit for a Queen's 60th Birthday Party!! Join me for another amazing 8 course Royal Degustation Course at Jihwaja restaurant in Seoul.Korean Royal Court Cuisine ( 궁중음식 Gungjung Eumsik) meal that was reconstructed from the actual banquet menu for Queen mother of ...

Korean Green Onion Salad (Pa Muchim)

June 7, 2018 2 Comments

Korean Green Onion Salad with Grilled Beef

Korean Green Onion Salad or Pa Muchim is a must have side dish for Korean grilled meats. It is a really simple dish but it brings out the flavor of your meat while cutting out the fatty taste. Gluten free and ready in 10 minutes or less!Korean Green Onion Salad or Korean Scallion Salad (Pa ...

Know your Makgeolli – Tastes and Content

June 4, 2018 6 Comments

Makgeolli is a traditional Korean rice wine that was traditionally home brewed. The complex and robust flavors of this drink pairs wonderfully with all Korean foods but most wonderfully with flavorful foods like Kimchi and Korean BBQs.What is Makgeolli? Makgeolli (막걸리) or Makkolli is a ...

15 Instant Pot Asian Recipes

May 22, 2018 4 Comments

15 Instant Pot Asian recipes that make cooking easier and put a meal on the table a lot quicker. From Asian soups and curries to rice and noodles, these convenient and delicious recipes are great whether you're cooking for one or the entire family!I present to you the top 15 Instant Pot Asian ...

Fish Cake Soup (Odeng Soup aka Eomuk Guk)

May 15, 2018 6 Comments

Fish Cake Soup (Odeng Soup) is one of the most favorite comfort food for Koreans. It can be enjoyed by itself or goes wonderfully with bunsik style foods like tteokbokki and spicy bibim noodles.Fish cake soup is also known as Odeng Guk or Eomuk Guk in Korea. The word Odeng originally comes ...

Beef and Radish Soup (Korean Seogogi Mu Guk)

May 3, 2018 Leave a Comment

Beef and Radish Soup or Seogogi Mu Guk is a great everyday Korean soup. It's mild in flavor and easy to digest, making it a wonderful soup even for children and the elderly.Korean Beef and Radish Soup or Seogogi Mu Guk (소고기 무국) or sometimes just called Daikon Soup is something I have been ...

Quick Asian Cucumber Salad – Without Soy Sauce

April 26, 2018 6 Comments

Spicy Asian Cucumber Salad with onions finished and shown in white bowl

Asian Cucumber Salad that's extra refreshing because it is without soy sauce and any pungent ingredients like garlic or green onion. Ready in 5 minutes or less.Asian Cucumber Salad is the name because I feel it is different from most Korean Oi Muchim recipes. I know some Oi Muchims (cucumber ...

Healthy Korean Ingredients You Must Try

April 18, 2018 1 Comment

Healthy Korean Ingredients in Easy Recipes

HEALTHY KOREAN INGREDIENTS THAT YOU MUST TRY AT HOME WITH EASY RECIPES. FROM KIMCHI TO DRIED POLLOCK, I SHARE HOW THESE RECIPES ALSO BENEFIT YOUR HEALTH!Healthy Korean ingredients that are a must-have in your pantry so that you can enjoy the tastiness of Korean cooking at home as well as reap ...