A lot of people in my late father's hometown of Namhae, South Korea remembered him well. I got them together and made spicy pork and a few side dishes for lunch.

I headed to Namhae, my father's hometown and where I had spent a lot of time when I was young. I was visited by my old friend Ms. Im for a seaside fresh fish lunch.

My Auntie in Yeosu taught me so many things about cooking and has been my role model for many years. She's always been there for me and my family so when I visited Yeosu I wanted to make her a special meal using local seafood.

After being away for years I revisited my hometown of Yeosu in South Korea. So much of what I love and remember is still there, including some of my family's favorite restaurants. And of course the traditional markets are all still there too!

This video is part two in my Real Korean Cooking Stories, a series of videos I filmed after finishing my first cookbook in 2015 when I traveled to Korea. This episode shows my visit to my friend Ji-hyun’s home, where we made a Hanwoo beef lunch together and enjoyed a wonderful time with her mom. […]

I traveled to Seoul and made kimchi for a potluck party with my readers! Here's how I did it, from buying ingredients and kitchenware in local markets to making fresh kimchi in my hotel room. Fun fun!

I had some juicy radishes, so I made kkakdugi (cubed radish kimchi) this morning. First I made many small cubes and salted them. I drained and seasoned them with gochu-garu (hot pepper flakes), fish sauce, salt, garlic, ginger, and green onions. The final kkakdugi is crunchy, salty, and tastes so fresh that it stimulates my […]

A simple, refreshing, nutty side dish I learned how to make from the Buddhist monks in Korea. A one-minute sautée brings it to life and makes all the other dishes on the table taste better!

I think every culture has meatballs! But what makes traditional Korean wanja unique is the seasonings: garlic, soy sauce, sesame oil and ground black pepper combine to make a delicious taste similar to Korean bulgogi BBQ.

I learned how to make soy milk long time ago from my cousin, who said she had been drinking this soy milk regularly for breakfast for decades. My cousin, who is in her late 70s, still looks like she’s in her early 50s. : ) After learning the recipe, I posted it on my website. […]

This shredded pickle is beautiful, tangy, and crunchy. It goes well with everything, takes just a minute to make, and compliments the whole table. Let's shred some pickles!