Fed up with the polarizing antics of the conservative Tea Party movement, documentary filmmaker Annabel Park brewed up an alternative. Now thousands across the country want to join her […]
Category: Lifestyle
Trend in Asia: Extreme Dieting
It’s not breaking news that there’s added pressure in Asia to be thin. I think many of us women, even those who are slender by American standards, have felt […]
Korean foods to land on Mars one day
Ten traditional Korean dishes will be available for future missions to Mars, said the Korea Food Research Institute last week. The available food choices include: stir-fried kimchi, bulgogi (marinated […]
The ‘It’ Ingredient: Black Garlic
We know Koreans love their garlic, but black garlic? What’s that?
The Fine Art of Kimchi-Making
A chef-writer gets a cooking lesson from the mother of all teachers
Koreans invent hangover-free booze
Drinking soju is hot. Finding yourself face down on the toilet seat the next morning is not. But we just heard the best news ever. Scientists in Korea have […]
MONDAY GIVEAWAY: Ramenbox
UPDATE: Congratulations Sinae! Hello everyone! You’re in luck. Starting now, we’ll be hosting a giveaway every Monday! We’ve got some great goods lined up so be sure to check […]
Get Sauced
Forget Black Day (South Korea’s April holiday for singles). Who can wait a whole two months after having your heart crushed by your unresponsive, unrequited jjak-sarang (one-sided love)? Eat […]
LA Street Food Fest 2010
Los Angeles Street Food Fest 2010. After heavy traffic, getting lucky with parking, and standing in a seemingly never-ending line I was finally inside! Set in the middle of […]
Tickled Pink
Johnny Walker again? Be original. Not only is Rosangel sugar-free, it’s infused with hibiscus flowers, known for their health and beauty benefits, and comes in this elegant rose blush […]
Burn, Baby
A box of chocolates is so ’92. And didn’t your sweetie swear 2010 would be the year she’d put an end to the ddong-bae (pot belly)? Don’t sabotage. Seduce! Godiva, […]
Know Your Noodle
Jjajangmyeon Treat yourself to Koreanized Chinese food, a hybrid cuisine that keeps crossing borders. By Kai Ma and Lola Pak Due to geographical proximity, migration, and a convoluted history […]
New Roy Choi Restaurant
The Wall Street Journal recently revealed that the creator of the Kogi truck, Roy Choi, has decided to trade in his wheels for a more stationary setup. His West […]
Have You Taken Your Food’s Blood Pressure Today?
It’s a known fact that Korean food is high in sodium, and that single ingredient can outweigh the otherwise healthful aspects of the motherland’s pungent delights.
