Haejangguk One thing I’ve learned about Korea is that it’s definitely the land of hangovers. No matter if its expats partying in Hongdae or Korean businessmen on a binge in Jongno the soju pours freely in a never ending culture of shot after shot after shot. Eventually, though, the drinks run out, the music stops,…
KICK ASS KOREA reason 14 I don’t know if you’ve heard about Budae Jjigae, but it’s one meal that not only kicks ass because of the taste but also because of its history. Out of the hardship and desperate times emerged a unique dish that stirs memories of the past as well as satisfy the…
Image via Wikipedia Hey, I know you guys out there love your way around a nice delicious dish of great food. So, with that in mind, I thought it would be a good idea to turn you onto what’s happening over at Seoul Eats. Dan has been busy and his efforts have set in motion…
Recently I was invited to participate in a Korean Culture Program. Actually, the official name of the event was the Korean Culture Program for Gangnam Foreign English Teachers. Sure the title wasn’t all that snazzy but it definitely got to the point. Twenty four Gangnam teachers were presented with an opportunity to learn how to…
Image via Wikipedia With the coming of the new year comes the tradition of making Tteok Mandu-guk! It’s a dish made of rice cakes, beef, and dumplings as well as a host of vegetables. It’s served as a soup of sorts. On New Year’s day it is a must eat dish. It’s a bringer of…
I am way late on this blog post, but you know what they say… So here goes! Some time ago Joe from ZenKimchi invited me to come along on a lunch excursion to Sanchon in Insadong with a group of other bloggers. Now the highlight of this experience, besides the company and great food, would…
So a few weeks ago my friend Angela and I journeyed over to Jongno to practice for the International Rice Cake Competition. The practice classes designed to help foreigners learn the ins and outs of rice cake making were held at the Institute of Traditional Korean Food. It’s part cooking school part museum part cafe….
One of the perks of living in Korea is the food. Sure you might be wary of strange sounding names like odeng, sundae, kimmali or buchimgae but have no fear your taste buds are good hands. You don’t even have to worry about finding a spot to sit in a crowded restaruant because all of…
