Fall is a busy time of year for sports, fundraisers, galas and festivals, and time is of the essence. Surprisingly, the simplest meals can feel quite elegant with the right ingredients. While fresh ingredients are important, having the essentials on-hand when you have to prep on the fly makes it quicker to pull together a…
Sharing is caring! The pandemic was a dark period in all of our lives, but there was a drink that made everything better. Dalgona Coffee, also fondly known as the “quarantine drink,” was the first of the many Tiktok Do-It-Yourself trends that went viral on the Internet due to its rather unique way of making…
Sharing is caring! Known for its use of fresh herbs and spices, Korean cuisine is famous for fiery dishes like kimchi, tteokboki, and yang yeom tong-dak (Korean fried chicken). Heat is an essential flavor in many Korean dishes, including Korean street food, and has heavily influenced the modern-day food culture. When visiting Korea, even for…
Sharing is caring! South Korea, like many other East Asian countries, has a long history of tea culture. Korean teas are enjoyed not only for their taste, but also for their medicinal properties and healthful benefits. Despite the popularity of coffee in Korea, tea is ingrained in the culture and remains a part of everyday…
Sharing is caring! If this is the first you’re hearing of blonde chocolate, my apologies, but you’re a bit late to the party. Blonde chocolate, also commonly called toasted white chocolate or caramelized white chocolate, is a relatively recent addition to the chocolate spectrum. It’s basically a cooked white chocolate which takes advantage of the…
Sharing is caring! After 3 years living in Korea, and now 3 years living with KBBQ at home in the US, I put together this definitive guide to hosting Korean BBQ at home. Over the years I’ve enjoyed Korean barbeque at dozens of restaurants, and tried some of the best meats in the world. This…
Sharing is caring! If you enjoy K-dramas or K-pop, you probably also keep a stash of Korean ramen at home. Whether in packets or cups, Korean instant ramen is a hearty bowl of warmth enjoyed by kids, college students, and office-workers (sometimes just to ease a hangover). Over the last seven years we’ve done the…
Sharing is caring! Today, we return to our roots. This article is pure chocolatey goodness, inspired and fueled by the world we all live in. Over the last several years, my searches for quality chocolate in countries where I don’t speak the language has been studded with obstacles (to say the least). But I’ve discovered…
Sharing is caring! Get ready to stir up some spooky fun in the kitchen! With Halloween just around the corner, what better way to embrace the spirit of this spooky holiday than by baking a batch of bewitching Halloween cookies? Whether you plan on sharing them as gifts for friends and family or making them…
Sharing is caring! It’s no secret that chocolate can be a tempting snack, but it can also be a calorie-heavy indulgence. With this in mind, these are a few dozen of my favorite low-calorie chocolate snacks, under 100 calories per serving. Any of these low cal chocolate snacks are ideal for satisfying your sweet tooth…