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On Cabbage, or Baechu

Tue, 21 Feb 2012 08:34:20 +0000

"The old Romans having expelled physicians out of their commonwealth, did for many years maintain their health by the use of cabbages, taking them for every disease." -16th century historian

While I don't recommend throwing out our doctors, cabbage has the lowest calories and fat of any vegetable. Have you ever heard of the cabbage soup diet? I've always suspected that the reason it may work was was because it's really low in calories.

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Need some energy and vitality? A boost in bed?

Wed, 15 Feb 2012 17:18:44 +0000

Try some ginseng (insam)- it's been used in Korea for thousands of years to boost stamina, energy and the immune system.

Stuffed Chicken Soup with Ginseng (Sam Gae Tang)

Ginseng Porridge (Insam Jook)

Vegetarian Korean Dishes

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 15:43:59 +0000

Even though Koreans eat less meat per person than the average American, being a vegetarian or a vegan is not that common in Korean. Koreans believe in eating everything in moderation... and I do mean everything. (Nose-to-tail cooking has always been in style in Korea).

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Korean "Feast" Chicken Noodle Soup

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 19:08:27 +0000

The long noodles in "Janchi Gooksu" represent long life, so it's a symbolic dish served at weddings and important birthdays. But it doesn't require special equipment or fancy ingredients- it's also a delicious chicken noodle soup you can make at home.

Need help finding a Korean restaurant in America?

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 09:46:38 +0000

Here's a list of some Korean restaurants in New York City. You can also refer to the Korean restaurant guide or the Korean restaurant list to find a Korean restaurant near you. Be sure to check restaurant details and times before heading out though, as restaurant directories are notoriously hard to keep up-to-date.

A Persimmon Champagne Cocktail

Tue, 24 Jan 2012 08:53:05 +0000

and probably more information than you ever wanted to know about these delicious fruits that are so popular in Korea.

Happy Lunar New Year!

Sun, 22 Jan 2012 17:56:26 +0000

Monday, January 23rd, 2012 is the start of the New Year according to the lunar calendar. Solnal (seollal) is one of the most important holidays in Korea and this will be the start of the Year of the Dragon. The dragon is revered and considered lucky, so this will be a year of good fortune and important changes in the world.

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Crackdown on Kimchi?

Mon, 16 Jan 2012 17:56:23 +0000

The intersection between traditional methods of making kimchi in NYC and today's health codes: read about it here and here. A related article that also touches on the globalization of Korean food.

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How to Globalize Korean Food

Tue, 10 Jan 2012 07:05:33 +0000

I've mentioned the South Korean's government plan to make more Korean food more popular around the world here and here. But since people are still interested in the issue and I receive questions about the plan, I've written up some thoughts on how to make Korean food more popular in America. I can't speak on the global plan, but I have been covering the American restaurant industry for over a decade, so I narrowed my focus to domestic concerns.

Good Luck for the New Year

Wed, 04 Jan 2012 03:06:13 +0000

Make this rice cake soup to bring in some good luck for the New Year. The white of the rice cake (and the dumplings if you add them) symbolize new beginnings. Hope 2012 will be your best ever!