How Korean Dramas Made Me Fall in Love with Kimchi

Last night, I stayed up a little later than usual, not because of a drama cliffhanger this time, but for a different reason: cabbage. I had started prepping napa cabbage for kimchi, letting it rest overnight with salt to draw out the excess water. It’s always the first step, and even though it’s simple, it… Continue reading How Korean Dramas Made Me Fall in Love with Kimchi

Kimchi: My Favorite Side Dish and a Taste of South Korea

Kimchi has always been my favorite side dish. There’s something about its perfect balance of spiciness, tang, and crunch that I can’t resist. I can eat it with rice all week long and never get tired of it. It’s the kind of dish that just complements any meal, transforming even the simplest plate of rice… Continue reading Kimchi: My Favorite Side Dish and a Taste of South Korea