Jujube ginger tea (Daechu-saenggangcha: 대추생강차)

I'm introducing you to jujube ginger tea today! I've been using jujubes in my cooking for years, so you have probably seen them in my recipes. This time it's the main ingredient in this tea, something I have been drinking every day these days. There are a lot of health benefits to jujubes and...

Ginger tea (Saenggangcha)

Having a cup of hot ginger tea at lunchtime has been a part of my routine for a few months now. Not only do I enjoy the taste but it always soothes my stomach and makes me feel relaxed and comfortable. When I researched the health benefits of ginger, I found evidence that ginger can cure nausea...

Yuanyang Tea (Hong Kong Style Tea and Coffee)

Yuanyang tea is a popular drink in Hong Kong that combines sweet black milk tea with brewed coffee. Served hot or cold, Yuanyang tea the perfect morning pick-me-up or enjoyed as an afternoon tea time pleasure.

Korean fruit salad (Gwa-il-saeleodeu: 과일샐러드)

I'm going to introduce you to Korean style fruit salad which is very simple and easy to make! This cold, sweet, crispy and nutty salad has a real unique flavor and set of textures. When you chew a spoonful it will please your mouth totally, especially when you break the peanuts! This is a salad...

Soy milk (Duyu: 두유)

Here's something healthy, simple and delicious you can make for breakfast every day and never get tired of: soy milk, called duyu (두유) in Korean. It's a nutty blend of beans and nuts that has a lot of fiber and protein and is really good for you. There's no milk in it at all, even though it look...

Seasoned raw beef (Yukhoe: 육회)

Korean seasoned raw beef (yukhoe) is a delicious, fantastic totally unique dish: cool, garlicky, nutty, a little sweet and of course meaty! It makes for a great side dish for drinking. My recipe uses a lot of garlic, so plan in advance for garlic breath! This recipe has been a favorite in my...

Omija Punch with Pear

I went to Mungyeong in Korea to learn more about omija, my favorite berries. I've been putting about 1 teaspoon omija in my green smoothie every morning for a while. In English they are known as Schisandra berries or five flavor berries because they taste sour, salty, sweet, spicy, and bitter...

Heukimjajuk (Black sesame seeds porridge)

Hello everybody! I'm introducing a delicious, nutritious, healthy, and simple recipe today. Ow ow lots of adjectives, huh? : ) It's black sesame seeds porridge! Are you saying, "Uh oh! Warm porridge on hot day?" But this porridge is good for any season. It's a very popular dish all year round...

Chayote kimchi

Chayote belongs to the gourd family and is a vegetable native to Mexico and Central America. It's not a usual Korean cooking ingredient, but I found that it works very well as a substitute for Korean radish when making kkakdugi (Cubed radish kimchi)style kimchi. Koreans say there are almost two...

Pine nut porridge (Jatjuk)

Beautifully white, mild in taste, warm and satisfying, I’ve never seen anybody who doesn’t like pine nut porridge (jatjuk). The recipe is also very simple, made with just a few ingredients, and it's super-nutritious!