Survive & Thrive in Korea
One of my students gave me a present the other day: a package of Jeju Fresh Tangerine Chocolate. The tangerine orange is put through a process called vacuum lyophilization: Vacuum lyophilization means to make ice directly into vapor, thus the remainingmoist is less than 2% w/w. This method processes the ingredient in the frozenstate, so […]
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The parents of one of my students sent a box of bakery goodies as a gift to me. The cookies and cakes were from Sticky Fingers. No, not the rapper, I’m talking about the vegan bakery located in Washington D.C. and now with a location in Korea. Sticky Fingers specializes in bringing delicious bakery goods […]
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As an effort to kick the soda habit I’ve been branching out and trying different types of drinks. The tea market in Korea is chock full of competition with a dizzying array of brands and flavors right at the local Seven-Eleven. One day, much to my surprise, I even accidentally grabbed some kind of corn […]
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In Korea, forget about Snickers and Kit Katts, yes they’re on the shelves, but when your craving some chocolate deliciousness you go for a Ghana Chocolate. Ghana chocolate bars are produced by the omnipotent conglomerate Lotte! A Japanese company that took its name from the heroine Charlotte in the Sorrows of Young Werther by German […]
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Dak Doritang and Galbi Jjim. I had another delicious meal the other night. It all starts with a burner, like the one above, placed on the table. Then the food arrives ready to be cooked and later devoured. The first dish we ordered is called galbi jjim. It’s beef and vegetables simmering in a water […]
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Next to work there is a little Korean restaurant run by two little old ladies who serve up delicious dishes. I’m usually there at least once a day during the work week, if not more. The above dish is Kimchi Bokkeum, Kimchi fried rice, and is served with a fried egg on top and with […]
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