Do you need an adult version of chocolate dipped strawberries for your next dinner party. Consider making this non-cook, very simply recipe. Trim the leaves off of eight strawberries, and poke a few small holes in them with a toothpick. Fill a bowl with approximately 8 oz. chocolate-flavored vodka. Place the strawberries in the bowl….
Second interview with Pupusa Griddle: Chef Hector’s kimchi 2.0
This is the second interview-style video we filmed outdoors. The first one — about The Smoked Olive — was recorded earlier the same May 2010 day at the same farmer’s market. The Smoked Olive interview grew out of scouting the market for background video. We were visiting St. Helena Farmer’s Market because Pupusa Griddle Catering…
Just a reminder: How to chop onions
I bought a Progressive International Fruit and Vegetable Chopper back in February primarily to chop onions because chopping any kind of onion (even so-called “mild” onions, like green onions, scallions or Walla Walla Sweets) make me cry like a big baby. The tears get so bad I can’t see where my knife is going. I…
Just a reminder: How to chop garlic
Sometimes it’s good to refresh the basics.
Creamy linguine with leeks, corn and sesame leaves
A recipe for creamy fettuccine with leeks, corn and arugula near the back of the June 2010 edition of Real Simple magazine could have been written by one of those corn-obsessed Korean foodies. Koreans try to sneak corn in everything: pizza, potato salad and even ice cream. Nutritiondata.com reports that one cup of corn kernels…
Grilling like a Korean
For most Americans, their favorite Korean foods are grilled meat dishes such as kalbi and dakkalbi. The most authentic way to eat these foods is around a charcoal grill right at your table, grilling your own meat to your own taste. I’m not recommending installing a charcoal grill in your own dining room (unless you…
Gochugaru Butter
I’m continuing my compound butter journey with this butter called Gochugaru butter. Inspired by Offeric Maoz’s Paprika Butter, I replaced the Hungarian Paprika with Korean red pepper flakes. This version is not for the faint of heart. 1/2 cup butter, room temperature 1 tsp dry mustard 1 tsp kewpie mayonnaise 1 tbsp Korean pepper flakes…
Unique Teacup from South Korea
Consider this beautiful, minimalist teacup for your home, designed by Luna Seo. Regardless of what kind of tea you enjoy drinking, it will look stunning in this mug sold by New York City’s Museum of Modern Art (MoMA). This ceramic mug features a small indentation along the cup’s rim to catch tea bags. Easy to…
A meal fit for a Buddha: Posotbap (버섯밥) Mushrooms and Rice
Buddhism has flourished in Korea for more than 1,600 years. The Korean Buddhist temple cuisine born of this fusion of Buddhist dharma to North Asian culture has created a cuisine unique from other Buddhist sects yet recognizably Buddhist. There are certain constraints, however. Meat, Fish and animal products — including eggs, fish roe, etc. —…
Keep Calm and Cook On Poster @ Etsy.com
If you’re having a difficult time finding something fun and creative to put on your kitchen wall, consider this poster from the KeepCalmShop. “This vintage inspired 13×19 poster is a whimsical play off of the original. Our Whimsical Collection of Keep Calm is meant to bring a sense of humor and inspiration to continue doing…