If you've never tried Filipino lumpia before, you are soooo missing out! Especially when they are doused with a garlic, black pepper vinegar sauce while they are still piping hot! (Be careful as I've been called "Teflon …
Oke’s Korean Cucumber Pickles
If you've been following my blog for some time, you'll remember my incredibly talented friend, Oke, who cooks the most delicious Korean food. One of the things she often serves, when we go to her house for dinner, is …
Korean Bibimbap: A Delicious, Healthy Meal in a Bowl
If you've been reading my blog for a while, you'll know that I adore Korean food. So when I was invited to attend the Korean Bibimbap Backpacker's event at the Korean Cultural Center in Los Angeles, I was really excited! …
Doenjang Chigae aka Korean Bean Paste Soup
I wish I'd known about this Korean bean paste soup many years ago. Is it just me, or do you ever ponder about what food is out there that you've never heard of or tasted, but you'd absolutely love? This post may contain …
Korean Mung Bean Pancakes (Savory and Delicious!)
When I was 22 years old, I moved to California to attend graduate school, and initially moved in with family friends, Soon and Oke, who came to the US in 1976 which is when we immigrated too. Oke is one of the most …