Researchers based at the Chinese University of Hong Kong and the Hong Kong Eye Hospital found that green tea consumption may protect the eye from oxidative stress, which can cause DNA damage, tissue cell damage and many kinds of eye diseases. The Glaucoma Foundation defines glaucoma as “a group of eye diseases that gradually steal…
Basic Drinking Facts and Etiquette in Korea
Jeff Martin, an ex-pat currently teaching English in Busan South Korea posted this brief tutorial about how to drink (and how not to drink) in Korea. For more video commentary about life in Korea, check out his YouTube page.
Non-spicy capsaicin compound may help aid weight loss
Researchers at University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) found that a non-burning version of capsaicin, called dihydrocapsiate (DCT) may boost energy expenditure and aid weight loss. The UCLA study is the first to look into the potential benefits of DCT over capasin. For more information, go to Chilli compound may boost energy burning and help…
Pizza Tteokbokki
This was one of the videos posted for the “Experience Korea” cooking video contest hosted by the Korean Presidential Council on National Branding and YouTube. After my 12 days of tteokbokki, I thought you might want to see a 13th tteokbokki recipe. My humble kalbi video certainly faced stiff competition.
Recipe: Yuja Chicken
As spring melts away winter, yujacha (Korean citron marmalade tea, 유자차) and other hot drinks have less of what it takes to slake your thirst. But remnants in that jar of yujacha mix lingering from winter in the pantry can produce more than tea. This recipe enlivens a Chinese American food favorite — orange chicken…
Kogi-inspired Kimchi Bulgogi Taco recipe in 3 minutes
Many people have been inspired by the Kogi truck phenomenon. Whether they have tasted one of their iconic Kimchi tacos or not, people are working hard to develop their own version of Kogi’s famous Korean/Mexican fusion tacos and burritos. This Kimchi Bulgogi Taco recipe was posted on YouTube by Han a.k.a “Asian Like Me”. He’s…
Recipe: Buzz Button Browines
Szechuan buttons (Tamar1973 photo) I enjoy a challenge. It’s fundamental for a food blogger, especially one who spends a lot of time coming up with original, tasty Korean fusion recipes. As I was looking around on The Foodie Blogroll, of which I am a member, I noticed that MarxFoods was offering free samples of their dried…
Boston Kimchi Festival at Theodore Parker Church
“The Theodore Parker Church in West Roxbury hosted the first annual Greater Boston Kimchi Festival on March 21. 2010. Local Kimchi makers gathered to share and compare recipes, while locals sampled a wide array of traditional and American Kimchis, and learned to make their own. Chefs Phil Paik and Alex Lewin judged the competition.”
Recipe: Kimchi grilled cheese sandwich
This is inspired by the Eighth Annual Grilled Cheese Invitational in Los Angeles, Calif. I can’t make it down there to participate officially, but I can compete in spirit. The Kama Sutra The Kama Sutra sammich is any grilled cheese that is made with exotic bread or contains any other ingredients than the above mentioned….
Korean Beef Jerky
According to the New York Times, Robert Kim has brought his grandmother’s recipe for sun-dried beef to America. Most people consider beef jerky (or any type of meat jerky) the specialty of Native Americans and those who came here after them but Koreans have been making their own version of jerky for many centuries before…