고구마 맛탕 [ goguma mat-tang ] I wish..., I really really wish that my kids would eat "sweet potatoes". What's wrong with sweet potatoes that they would not like about? They love their potatoes... and sweet potatoes are like potatoes but only sweeter, right? Don't kids usually love anything sweet? My kids like their sweet corns or sweet peas. Then why not sweet potatoes? I just don't get it. ...
Sweet Potato Rice Donuts
I received a package from my mother-in-law the other day. In the package there were several vintage brocade tablecloths, napkins, some other linens, and a few crocheted doilies. They used to belong to my dear grandmother-in-law, Phyllis. Phylis died over 10 years ago and I miss her dearly. She was a genuinely kind, loving and funny woman. She was a type of person who can make friends with anybody regardless who they are and what they stand for. Born as the oldest daughter she helped her ...
Dak Galbi, spicy chicken and rice cakes of Chuncheon
There are two things in life that are almost impossible to bring back to their original status. One; the soggy noodles in the soup Two; a boyfriend who left you for another girl. Some food brings memories. My friend got really mad at me when I told her this Philosophy of physical changes in life. She was mad at me because...., I compared her romance to the noodles. ...
Deep Fried Winter Vegetables, healthy or not?
Every winter I miss one particular snack that I used to get as a child in Korea. Loaded with thinly sliced winter root vegetables, and coated with simple batter, then deep fried in hot oil..., this deep fried vegetables are perfect winter snack not only on the streets of Korea but in any household. My dilemma is that, can this be considered as healthy? Well, yes and no - depends on how you see it.I would like to consider it to more of "yes" side.Root vegetables are packed in nutrients and ...