They’re stinky, spicy fermented vegetables. What’s the appeal? Just ask the state-run Korean Kimchi Research Centers in South Korea which aim to export $10 billion worth of kimchi in 2012. Koreans have long held the keys to this roughly 3,000 year-old power food. During the period of the Three Kingdoms of Korea, which began in 57 BC, it was known [...]
There’s a definite reason why soju is the national drink of choice in Korea and growing in popularity abroad: this vodka-like spirit, derived from rice, offers a low 20% alcohol content volume due to U.S. regulations (but up to 45% in South Korea) and a mildly sweet, crisp taste. Unlike vodka, it is cleaner and smoother, allowing you to enjoy [...]
It’s time to say au revoir to cupcakes and bonjour to macarons, possibly the hottest new dessert trend of 2010. These delectable French treats, made from egg whites, almond flour, and sugar, consist of two crisp, smooth outer shells filled with chewy ganache, buttercream, or fruit purée. Not to be confused with the English macaroon, a chewy coconut dessert, this [...]
