There are loads of no-bake macaroon recipes all over the internet, but what you’ll quickly find is that they’re PACKED with sugar. The sugar is an important component too, as it melts with milk and butter to make a binding substance without needing an oven. They’re fracking delicious, but I can never just have one… Read More NBD: Healthified Macaroons
Having lunch prepared for me at school is absolutely fantastic. I don’t have to drag food to school, worry about heating it up, keeping it cool, or preventing nasty spills, and it gives me a chance to try way more local food. Its also super filling. For about ten minutes. For a long time, I didn’t realize… Read More Rice is Power: culture and food perceptions
If you’re willing to eat seasonally in Korea, you can keep food costs conveniently low, while enjoying local flavours at their absolute best. Ever tried a local strawberry or blueberry, and noticed that despite the small size, they’re packed with flavour and sweetness? The same goes for local produce in Korea. The summer flavours like… Read More Ginger Poached Persimmons
Did you know that pumpkin, acorn squash, gourds, and even zucchini are all the same species of plant? The Cucurbita pepo species can yield a wide range of cultivars with wildly different traits. In the same way that broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage, kale, and Brussels sprouts are all the same plant (Brassical oleracea), the different cultivars of Cucurbita pepo share… Read More NBD: Pumpkin Cheesecake
With any outing, one of my first thoughts is always food. Whether it’s eating out, trying a new dish, or packing my own snacks, I’ve always got to pick the perfect treat to keep me going. When I go hiking, I like to bring foods that are packed with nutrition to keep me going throughout… Read More Hiker’s Banana Chunk Muffins
It’s been about two weeks since I’ve ditched my fifteen year relationship with glasses in exchange for a much upgraded LASEK version of my eyes. I’ve never been a good fit for glasses. With years in competitive sports, a love of the outdoors, and a strong affinity for water, glasses, and even contacts, have never… Read More LASEK Surgery
AKA Carry Currot Soup whenever I try to say it out loud. Soups, especially this one, are a fall staple for me. Anything that’s healthy, easy, and freezes well is a win for me. With rich spices, plenty of garlic, and the creaminess of coconut milk, this recipe is the perfect way to warm up… Read More Curried Carrot Coconut Soup
Now that the weather is cooling off and autumn is setting in, I look forward to more cozy reading days with wool socks and steaming cups of tea. The more I cozy-fy my apartment, the happier I am to just relax on the couch with my twinkly lights, toasty blankets, and a good book. The… Read More What I’m Reading
It’s time for another edition of Korea vs. Canada. I mean in no way to suggest that one country is better than the other. Rather, I’m reflecting on some of the wins both countries have on the topic of eating out. I live for food, whether it’s a home-cooked meal or a special night out. I always… Read More Korea vs. Canada: Eating Out
The average Canadian household spends the most on shelter, taxes, transportation, and food, in that order. So what happens when the first three are eliminated, or at least significantly reduced? Teaching in Korea means provided accommodation (with incredibly low utility costs–under $50 CAD a month for heat, water, gas, and electricity for my sizeable 2… Read More Food Budgeting Tips
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