If you’ve been on my blog before, you probably know my love for black sesame. If you’re new here, there’s a good chance you’re confused by it because black sesame seeds are typically used as a garnish. To have it as a core flavor in sweet treats can be a bit confusing. But trust me…
Soy beans are amazing! You can boil and blend them to make soy milk, ferment them to make tempeh, or curdle them to make tofu. Those are the common, popular types of soy products but have you heard of roasting them to make soy bean powder, or kinako? They’re usually available in Asian grocery stores but…
Happy Korean New Year! How are you celebrating the new year? My family would always start the New Year with a warm bowl of Tteokguk, or rice cake soup. It signifies purity, fortune and luck for the year to come. And I really need good fortune and luck so I’m consuming multiple bowls today! 🙂…
Making homemade vegetarian dumplings is a fun activity to share with friends and family. And these dumplings couldn’t have come at a more perfect time. Korean New Year is one week away and I’ve prepared and stored my dumpling filling. I’m excited to see friends and family and the best way to catch up is…
I find beets so interesting. At the grocery store, the dark red color of beets never seem to catch my eye among the bright, green vegetables and colorful fruits. But, once cooked and shredded, this vegetable transform into a distinctive, vibrant ruby-red! The red reminds me of the holidays, which makes the timing perfect as…