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Q: What is Gochujang? A: Fermented red chili paste used for everything from Bibimbap to Meuntang or Pizza…(as well as dips, marinades, stocks…) It primarily consists of Gochugaru (red chili powder), glutinous rice/powder, a bit of cultured soybeans, salt, and sometimes sweetener. Q: Where can I purchase it? A: Everywhere from Asian Markets to Amazon…read more
I don’t know about you, but one of my favorite things to do on Saturday mornings (aside from indulging in a hot and hearty breakfast while watching Saturday morning cartoons), is to wander around the local Farmers Market. This particular morning, I stumbled upon cute little Sugar Pumpkins, just begging to come home with me. ..read more
Tomorrow marks the arrival of Autumn which is my absolute favorite time of the year! Needless to say, there will be a liberal use of exclamation marks in this post. Autumn means warm and spicy liquids, toppling over with mounds of whipped cream, flushed cheeks, fuzzy mittens, and a dazzling array of bold foliage on..read more
The comical bit is that me and my college roomie used to say this to each other when we were at a party that we found to be dull. We would either whisper it in each others ear as we walked past or we’d mouth it to each other across the room and on to..read more
Why LA? It’s said that this dish originated in Los Angeles. Or it could be that it’s cut differently than how they do it in Korea. Here, it is a thin flanken/LAteral cut (like bacon). Why Galbi? It means “Ribs” in Korean. (Or delicious!) Korean BBQ Galbi Watch this video on YouTube Embedded with WP..read more
Soooo, me and Gabbi have been baking– A LOT! A few dozen cupcakes and cookies have grown through this house at an alarming rate, but when I think about all the fun we have, I can’t feel all that badly about it. Just taking a quick peek at a powder sugar dusted, chocolate faced Gabbi,..read more
Everyone always asks me what inspires me to make the dishes that I do. Well to be frank often times, it’s what I’m craving, but not to go without saying that for a foodie like me, inspiration is everywhere and can be pulled from anything. I have a one track mind in the sense that..read more
Oh yes, you done heard right. Mix it all together, and whatdya have? A fat slice of chilled Mascarpone Cream with a Cookies and Cream crust, studded with lots of fat and gorgeous berries (and pssst, go crazy with the Ganache drizzle)! Watch this video on YouTube Embedded with WP YouTube Lyte. Print Chocolate..read more
Sprinkle liberally with cheese or drench in sauce and you can’t be that far from making someone very happy. There’s something subtly elegant about a white lasagna, specked with spinach and mushrooms that jazzes up a boring weekday meal. Paired with a leafy green salad, crusty bread, and a good glass of wine, it’s like..read more
Your wallet + your veggie friends will love you! I don’t know about you, but in my house, I go through eggs and butter like water. There’s nothing more satisfying than opening up a door to a fully stocked pantry, cupboard or fridge but on sadder days, I have [maybe] a 1/2 stick of butter..read more