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In North America, chicken soup is the go-to when a person gets sick. Korea also turns to gentle chicken broth but amps it up with the addition of an entire chicken, garlic, ginseng and jujubes to deliver a comfort food powerhouse that will work to support your body in fighting off illness. For the seriously … Read more

Being a mom myself, I sometimes seek commiseration to the hectic chaos that children bring. But these women make household chores look effortless and… beautiful. They plan, shoot, edit their own videos while doing all the stay-at-home mom things. Not only are they keeping house expertly, you’ll be shocked at the movie-quality of their videos. … Read more

For those times you just want to watch food being made in Korea but don’t want to listen to chatter. This is documentary-style food film making at its best. High quality video that with absolutely no talking. I enjoy these when folding laundry or completing other mind-numbing household tasks 👍. yummy boy hi foodie yummy … Read more

You’ve heard of The Korean Vegan, an Instagrammer who’s exploded into the mainstream. She makes me almost want to vegan 🤭. If you love the visuals of Korean food and are searching for something new, these relatively smaller accounts may be right up your alley. These are Korean people, living in Korea, eating Korean food. … Read more

If you’re at all interested in traditional Korean eating, you should watch this episode from Netflix’ Korean TV show (The Hungry and The Hairy). It’s in Korean, but Netflix supplies excellent subtitles. I found it very compelling because they show glimpses of how Korean nobility must have eaten hundreds of years ago. I know I … Read more

Here is a list of amazing TV shows to watch featuring Korean foods that will make you want to try new recipes at home immediately. Courtesy of Netflix, thank you for bringing the world into our living rooms. These are not simply cooking shows, they weave stories that explain culture and customs in regards to … Read more

Hmart is the largest Korean supermarket chain in the United States. From a single store operating out of Queens, New York, it has grown to almost 100 stores (and continuously expanding) across America with some locations in Canada and the UK as well. Although primarily a supermarket catering to the Korean market, it does try … Read more

List of my Top Korean Food Blogs Online (2021) Maangchi This is everyone’s Korean EEMO (Auntie) and if you are even vaguely interested in Korean cooking, you will recognize her smiling face. Famous for her authentic, easy-to-follow directions, she has the Youtube channel, a blog and cookbooks. Kimchimari A Korean mom and thriving entrepreneur. After … Read more

Makgeolli is best served cold, in a generous glass or small bowl. What to eat with Makgeolli? The ideal and classic Makgeolli food pairing is with Korean savoury pancake made with chives (BUCHU JEON) or green onions (PAJEON). In Korea, it’s said that rainy days were made to enjoy Jeon (Savoury Pancake) and Makegeolli. The … Read more

Makgeolli History The history of Makgeolli is an old one that dates back to the Goryo Dynasty (918~1392). Also called “farmer’s wine”, it was the drink of choice for the working class as it was easily brewed at home or sold cheaply. With its long history steeped in tradition, Makgeolli has become sought-after for younger … Read more