Bibimbingsu (비빔빙수)
Bibimbingsu is a play on the word bibimbap (비빔밥), which is a traditional Korean rice dish which originated from the royal table. Literally translated, it means “mixed rice.” In this case, I guess we can all this “mixed bingsu!”
5 Korean Food Bloggers to Follow
For all their tasty recipes, click on these links below! @seonkyoung | Facebook | Instagram | Blog | Youtube @mykoreankitchen | Facebook | Instagram | Blog | Youtube | E-Book @chefjulieyoon | Facebook | Instagram | Blog | Youtube @beyondkimchee | Facebook | Instagram | Blog | E-Book […]
JKorean Restaurant, St. John’s NL
Our family took a work-ation to Newfoundland this past week, and I felt an obligation (a slightly selfish one), to seek out a Korean restaurant, and write a review for this blog. On our first night out, we came across a Korean restaurant, called “JKorean” near our hotel, […]
Camping: Korean Style
My husband has been hounding me for years to go camping. I am so not a camping person, so I’ve been resisting… I mean, I just could not see myself in a tent, freezing all night, cleaning dishes in cold water, not having a shower. Exactly my opposite […]
BOAZ: All-You-Can-Eat Korean in Rothesay, NB
My birthday was last month, and we happened to be in Saint John, NB at the time. Since it was my birthday, I decided I’d really like to have an amazing Yam Roll. Somehwere. Anywhere. We drove by a restaurant called “Boaz”, on our way to an appointment […]
Must-have Ingredients for Cooking Korean Cuisine and Their Substitutes
Going to the Korean grocery store can be intimidating. With a wall full of condiments and pretty colours to choose from, how does one know what to buy? The truth is, 85% of Korean dishes can be made with simple salt, sugar and the following list of essential ingredients!
Paleo Kimbap
A few months ago, our family started eating (mostly) Paleo. Which means, no dairy, grains, or processed food. That includes rice. Ah! My husband still eats like a regular typical human, but I try to adhere as well as I can to the plan. My mom suffers from […]
5 Brands of Fruit Soju You Must Try This Summer
Remember how bitter-sweet Korean staple alcohol soju is? This year, a cheerful series of sweet, fruit-flavoured Soju stole the hearts and consciousness of young Koreans all across the nation. While it’s not available in Toronto yet, make sure to try them out when visiting Korea. 1. Sun Hari […]
My Friends and I Try SILK WORM Among Other Weird Korean Foods
My friends and I tried WEIRD Korean foods that can be bought at any local corner store in South Korea.
A Look Into a Canadian Girl’s Life In Korea
Hello everyone! I am one of the bloggers here and my name is Dasha Sanchez. Nice to meet you~^^ I’ve written a few blog posts here before, maybe you’ve seen them. I’m currently living in Seoul and I’m usually quite busy with work or studying Korean. I work […]
Bonding over K-drama and Korean language learning at Chingu restaurant
The Korean restaurant I visit most often is called Chingu. Come to think of it, it’s the resto I visit most often, period. (Or point final, as one says in French.) I go there because the location is convenient for me and for the friend who introduced […]
Kimchi, cheddar cheese sandwich? I’ll try that!
Korean influences can be found are all over the place, sometimes where you might not expect them. Station W is a café in the Verdun district of Montreal. It’s a welcoming place, with very friendly employees. The room is bright, with lots of places to sit, and […]
Wang Ga Ma Restaurant: Best Seolungtang (Oxtail Soup) in Vancouver
My love for food has led me to blog about a hidden gem that I recently discovered tucked away in a little town called Ktown in Coquitlam. What a marvellous find! Introducing THE best Seolungtang dish that I have ever tasted in Canada at Wang Ga Ma Restaurant, […]
Jimjilbang (Korean Spa and Sauna) - Pros and Cons
So what’s so great about this Jjimjilbang that’s being talked about again?
Check out the Youtube clip by Conan O’Brien and Steven Yeun for some laughs about this!
Add flavour to your brekkie with Korean soybean paste
The label for this seasoned soybean paste says: How to enjoy • Enjoy as dipping sauce for fresh vegetables • Great as condiment for Korean vegetable wraps called “Ssam” which is meat or rice wrapped in leafy vegetables I’m sure there are many other things one could do […]
돌솥비빔밥/Dolsot-Bibimbap: Sizzling Stone Pot Full of Happiness
Hello, 안녕하세요, this is Jiwon. Today I am going to introduce to you a Korean dish called 돌솥비빔밥/Dolsot-Bibimbap with stories of my two non-Korean friends, Julie and Mayte, about their first experience trying 돌솥비빔밥/Dolsot-Bibimbap. I enjoy introducing Korean culture to my friends, and I have come to learn […]
SPICY KOREAN RAMYUN!
It’s spicy, it’s salty, it’s addictive - and apparently it boosts testosterone. Korean ramyun, the manly soup, slurped up by millions around the world in its dried instant noodle form, found in supermarkets around the globe, sold complete with a packet of seasoning and dehydrated vegetables in a disposable […]
Top 5 Authentic Korean Drinking Places in Toronto
Where do all the Koreans in Toronto go to drink? Here, I’ve compiled five drinking places to make you feel at Seoul in Toronto. Don’t be surprised if all you hear, left and right, is Korean (and if the waiter talks to you in Korean – they do […]
Korean Care Package
We’ve been living in Canada for four years, and it never stops being exciting when a Korean Care Package arrives! When we lived in Korea, my mom would send me coffee crisp chocolate bars, American Eagle jeans, packs of Kool-aid and Kraft Dinner, sheet of stickers for my […]
Korean Fusion Food
Korean Food meets Western Food. Korean food is known for its delicate spices and its umami-like flavours found in dishes like, Kimchi, and Bulgogi. So when Korean food is cleverly infused with conventional western food, it becomes a unique delectable. Here are some of Korean Fusion Foods worth a try: […]
