Life in Korea
One Restaurant, Three People, and a Dream
Every once in a while, whether you’re in Charleston or Seoul, Rome or Busan, or your favorite vacation spot in between, you stumble upon a restaurant that’s much more than just a place to get great food. It’s also a little slice of home, a dash of childhood nostalgia, and a hefty serving of good…
Read MoreFor the love of SPAM
Today is the second most important holiday in Korea. It’s called Chuseok (pronounced chew-suk), and it’s the equivalent of Thanksgiving Day in America. We’re celebrating our third Chuseok in Korea, and we love it. Good food, time with family and friends, crisp fall air, and no work. What’s not to like? And then there’s Spam. As a…
Read MoreLiving in the Land of Maneul
It’s all about garlic. Koreans love their garlic, or maneul (마늘). Whether minced, pickled, roasted, added to soups, stews, or kimchi, cooked on a grill with meat, or served raw – they love it raw – it’s a part of every meal. And that makes me happy. I also love garlic, lots of garlic. Over the…
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