Survive & Thrive in Korea
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 […]
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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 […]
Continue ReadingSometimes you just don’t want to get out of bed, trek down the stairs, and scour the streets for a bite to eat. If you feel like hiberating but don’t want to starve then have no fear because Seoul is the land of delivery. All those scooters you dodge on the sidewalk are testament to […]
Continue ReadingSo, you’re feeling lazy and just don’t have the energy to leave your cozy little officetel in order to hunt down your dinner? Well, have no fear! You can simply pick up your cell phone and in the matter of moments order up some delicious Korean dishes straight to your door. Don’t fret about the […]
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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 […]
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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. […]
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