Growing up in sunny Los Angeles, the amount of authentic Mexican restaurants was plentiful. So, I’m proud to admit that my standard of a good taco is pretty high. Have you had an authentic taco and noticed how simple they are? There’s no spoonfuls of sour cream or guacamole masking the juicy, savory flavors of…
Food has always been the best way to learn about cultures we may not be familiar with. Yes we can learn the language, watch foreign films, and visit the country but food seems to enlighten a lot of our senses in ways other activities can not. Just take a stroll down Koreatown or Little Tokyo….
Tofu – the one food people either love or hate. Yes, I agree tofu is bland on it’s own. But once marinated and cooked properly, this bland tofu can transform into something flavorful with amazing textures! The most important step when cooking tofu is to remove any excess moisture. Majority of people press and drain…
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…