Category Archives: Korea

Kimchi and Links

I just realised that I almost finished off Korean week without describing my home-made Kimchi! The Food of Korea, says, “A man can live without his wife, but cannot live without Kimchi”, and according to David Lebovitz Koreans would be … Continue reading

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Bibimbap and the terrible tea

Yesterday was the last day of Vegan Korean food week. We ended it on what I suppose you could call a high note, but one that went squeaky and sharp at the end. Like a child practicing playing the recorder. … Continue reading

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Disaster strikes, but turns out yum

The aim for last night was to attempt the Traditional Pancake Rolls, or Milssam, and Pumpkin porridge, with Persimmon Tea, Persimmon sherbet, and Barbequed beef. I had made a plan, I had all the ingredients, I had a clean kitchen … Continue reading

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The first Korean Supper

I’m happy to report that my first night of Korean cooking went fabulously! I chose Pine Mushroom Skewers, two Namul (carrot and greens), Noodle Soup with Vegetables, Vegetables and Bean Curd in Bean Paste, and rice. These were all out … Continue reading

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The food of the hermits in fairyland

I have been reading the book (The food of Korea) and apparently the title of this post is the english translation of Shinseolo, a royal delicacy in Korea. I’m not gonna lie, it made me giggle. Unfortunately I won’t be … Continue reading

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Introducing Korea

The first country will be Korea. This is because I had 10 minutes to use the library before it closed, and pulled cook books off the shelf at random, until I found one with enough pictures to satisfy me. The … Continue reading

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