How is the aralia tree used in Korean cooking?
In the supermarkets, I’m drawn to the the displays of mysterious dried woods and roots used to add flavour to
Read MoreIn the supermarkets, I’m drawn to the the displays of mysterious dried woods and roots used to add flavour to
Read MoreThis summer we spent a few days at the beach in Yeosu, a coastal town on the the southern coast
Read MoreChilled sour soups with vinegar and mustard, mugwort aromatic herb, chicken with ginseng, and the five flavours of omija juice
Read MoreDoes the idea of sweetcorn ice-cream sound strange to you? It did to me – I think in Britain, sweetcorn
Read MoreAfter visiting the Lavender Farm in Gangwon-do, I started looking into aroma culture in Korea and the fascinating world of
Read MoreThe Gyejoksan red soil mountain trail (hwangtogil) is a great day trip from Seoul (if you’re into walking!) It only took
Read MoreWhen the rainy season gets underway, jeon savoury pancake restaurants become popular. So I started wondering why do people eat savoury
Read MoreThe Hani Lavender Festival is in Goseong-Gun, Gangwon Province, about 3 hours from Seoul. And it lasts for a few weeks every June
Read MoreThere’s a rice cake for every season and every occasion! And there are plenty of fun Korean idioms involving rice cake too. Here’s
Read MoreSummer is the time for Korean chicken soup and there are several different kinds. But I’m not sure how many British people would entertain the idea of eating COLD chicken soup?
Read MoreThe main ingredients are chillies, anchovies and garlic. It’s so simple and delicious. And adds a spicy and tasty kick to any Korean meal alongside some kimchi.
Read MoreCold buckwheat noodles in a sour broth I’m a Korean food fan. And I love this picture of the yellow
Read MoreA warm sunny day in Seoul and Boramae Park is busy. (Boramae Subway station line 7) There’s plenty to do
Read MoreWednesday June 6 is Memorial Day 현충일 (顯忠日 hyeonchung-il) in Korea and a national holiday. Bukaksan, the mountain behind the Blue House (the
Read MoreIt’s the first day of bok-nal today in Korea, said to be the hottest time of the summer. So to
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