Kimchi Recipe

Kimchi-Making  Hello Friends! As I began this new blog post, I pondered how I should address my readers. A part of me wants to give my supporters a nickname, like how celebrities give their fan base a nickname. 😂 Any suggestions? Today's post is all about my kimchi recipe. Back in 2021, I made a…

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Creamy Alfredo Tteokbokki Udon

Hello Everyone! I know, I know.. It's been a while since I've updated my blog but honestly, it's been a crazy year and I just felt like I was stretching myself thin in many areas. I tend to pack my schedule a little too tight and blogging just kind of fell to the bottom of my list. I'…

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Lunar New Year 2022 - Year of the Tiger

Happy Lunar New Year Happy Lunar New Year, Everyone! Or should I say 새해 복 많이 받으세요 (sae-hae-bok-manh-ē-bahd-i-sae-yo)! The Lunar New Year is called Seollal (설날) in Korea and is a national holiday. It is one of two of the most important holidays, typically taking 3 days off.  This year, Lunar New Year f…

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The History of Budae Jjigae 부대찌개의 역사

There's nothing like eating all the canned or preserved foods than eating them in budae jjiage. In Korean, budae (부대) means army base or army unit while jjigae (찌개) means soup. So the name of this food is literally translated to army base soup. Growing up, I never had this food because my mother…

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Korean Sauna Eggs 찜질방 맥반석 계란

Korean Sauna Eggs  But Laura, why are you holding a brown boiled egg? And also, why is your boiled egg brown and not white? My friends, this is not just some regular boiled egg. It is a Korean 찜질방 (jjim-jil-bahng, sauna) egg (also known as huevos haminados). Two weeks ago at Korean School, one of ou…

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Sophia's Mukbang Show 소피아의 먹방

Mukbang: The History You may have heard the term 'mukbang' before but where did it originate from, and why has it become such a global thing? Is it the ASMR (autonomous sensory meridian response) or maybe possibly the satisfaction of satiating ones' own food cravings? Watching mukbang AS…

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Miyukguk: Seaweed Soup 미역국

The Birthday Soup This Saturday is my birthday which means I will be having a bowl of miyukguk (seaweed soup pronounced 'me-yuck-gook'; also spelled miyeokguk) in the morning before heading out to teach at Korean School. You may be asking me why on earth I would be enjoying a bowl of miyukgu…

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Pepero Day 빼빼로데이

November 11 is here, which means one thing: it's Pepero Day! It also happens to be other days, but without a doubt, Pepero Day stands out to me the most because of the sweet treats and gifting. Unfortunately, this year I won't be able to enjoy these chocolate-covered biscuits because of some…

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