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
Tag: Korean cuisine
Cravings, Comfort, and Korean Mukbang: My Late-Night Escape
It’s funny how comfort can come from the most unexpected places. For me, it came in the form of strangers on YouTube eating piles of food I couldn’t have, at a time when I couldn’t sleep, couldn’t eat much, and could barely find a position to rest without aching. Mukbang—especially Korean mukbang—became a strange but… Continue reading Cravings, Comfort, and Korean Mukbang: My Late-Night Escape
A Memorable Stopover at Incheon International Airport
When traveling, especially with a toddler, you can never quite predict how the journey will unfold. Our family had a stopover at Incheon International Airport on our way to the Philippines, and what was initially just a layover turned into a memorable experience. We had a solid 8-hour stopover, which gave us a great opportunity… Continue reading A Memorable Stopover at Incheon International Airport
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
