My husband sometimes makes fun of me saying I’m a Korean girl who loves country music, does Bollywood, Tahitian and West African dance, who is married to a white boy. He says I don’t make sense….but I say I’m a ‘worldly’ woman. I sure got this free spirit from my dad who is a surgeon, who…
Mom’s Chunky Pumpkin Soup
In Korea, we have pumpkin soup called ‘Hobak Bumbuk’…. Each region has their own styles. This chunky, chewy and thick one is from my region, south-east part of Korea where I grew up. (I speak a strong dialect). Last night, I had a major craving for it. Of course, my food craving always hits me at…
Pork Chop with Balsamic Maple Glaze
When trader joe’s has halloween Joe Joe’s cookies (which are addictive BTW), I know it’s October. Not falling leaves, change of temperature, it’s Joe Joe cookies. Yup. 😀 My Uggs are out, my baggy sweatshirt that I saved for the holiday season’s weight gain is out too ready to tackle it’s duty. And I’m ditching those…
Whole Roasted Branzino
I grew up in a place where I can walk to the fish market. ‘Morning walk’ to the fish market with my mom is one of the fondest memories of my childhood. In Korea, most fish (unless it’s used in stews) is served as whole so when I see a ‘whole fish’ on a menu, I…
Luscious Blueberry Cinnamon Smoothie
My friends, Aparna Khanolkar and Lisa Beck has this wonderful organization called Grace, Power and Beauty. Their teach the ancient Indian healing art of Ayurveda combined with music and dance and offer retreats, classes, workshops, and cooking classes. This is my new favorite smoothie recipe I learned from these lovely ladies. (Adapted from Aparna & Lisa’s Luscious summer…