Some moons ago, I posted a recipe for my version of Kimchi Jjigae, a delicious, hearty Korean Stew. As I mentioned in that post, it’s one of my go-to meals throughout the colder months. Hot and spicy in general is my go-to. Almost a year later, I’m back with a new kimchi jjigae recipe, this… Read More Tuna Kimchi Jjigae
When I’ve made this cake in the past, I’ve been asked if I made cakes professionally. Probably the greatest compliment I could get, because the idea of being a professional at making any kind of food is the dream. I am not in fact, a professional at all. Just an amateur foodie that loves spending… Read More NBD: Nutella Cheesecake
Gingerbread is easily one of my holiday flavours. There’s nothing like a fresh gingerbread cookie straight out of the oven, all soft and spiced. I don’t even like the decorated kind with icing and candy. I prefer to enjoy the warm and wonderful flavour of molasses without all the other sugariness packed on. Speaking of… Read More Gingerbread Smoothie
For those of us who celebrate Christmas, the time of year typically revolves around festive decorations, delicious food, and family. But many of us uproot our lives far away from family and such an important aspect of Christmas get removed from the equation. This year will be my second Christmas away from home, putting me at… Read More Holidays Away From Home
This year is my second year away from home for the holidays. Last year, I made an effort to order gifts ahead of time on Amazon and have them sent to my family members so they’d have something to open up. Due to the distance though, they sent me money which made the whole process… Read More Homemade Christmas
So you don’t feel like buying groceries or cooking, you want to eat somewhat healthy without breaking the bank, and you’re damn hungry. Shit out of luck, am I right? Well, not if you live in Korea. Virtually every corner of this country, whether in the city or in the middle of a rice paddy… Read More Kimbap Restaurants
Holiday season is rolling in and it’s time to turn cookie dreams into realities. As instagram and health blogs will tell you, matcha is the newest craze. Yet it’s been an important beverage in this part of the world for hundreds of years. Matcha powder also makes a fantastic addition to loads of treats like… Read More Matcha Ginger Shortbread
Known for it’s fast-paced city-scapes and heavily plugged-in culture, Korea is a highly urbanized country. With about 25 million residents, or half the country’s population, Seoul is the world’s second largest metropolitan area. A number of other cities sit well over the million mark, meaning the vast majority of Koreans live metropolitan lifestyles. With such… Read More Life in Rural Korea
During our laser-eye surgery recovery, we watched (well just listened, really) all of the Harry Potter movies from the beginning. It’s been ages since I’ve had a Harry Potter marathon. The last time was when I got my wisdom teeth out in high school. After finishing the films, and acquiring a kindle, I was inspired… Read More Potter Pumpkin Juice
With incredible access to free recipes on the internet with every variation and dietary restriction available, its hard to justify keeping shelves full of cookbooks. Websites like Pinterest and Foodgawker compile only the best, and cookbook empires like Martha Stewart and Betty Crocker offer tested and trusted recipes on the web. Not to mention reputable… Read More Cookbooks Worth Buying
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