Behind the Myth: Hangover Stew

Do Koreans have a cure for hangovers?

Korean Recipe: Jeongol

Here’s a recipe that helps people cope with the weather and hangovers. It is a stew considered to be a ‘detox vitamin’ called Jeongol.

Recipe: Hot and Spicy Chicken in Squash

Hot and spicy chicken in squash is found in some local pubs and served with alcoholic beverages. It is great as a dish to share when you have guests around as it looks amazing.

Sautéed Squid and Pork with Hot Pepper Paste

Here’s how to make Sauteed Squid and Pork with Hot Pepper Paste. Yum!

The Inns and Outs of Hotel Management

Foreign businesses take one of two roads — the road of assimilation or the role of education. A hotel is a bit different because it has to fill both of these roles at once. The Holiday Inn in Gwangju has been under the leadership of Michael Wilson for the past two years and over that time it has really worked itself into the fabric of the city as something both local and foreign all at once; it is a melting pot of east meets west and it doesn’t cut back on any of it.

Restaurant Review: Galmaegisal at Seo-rae

Gabriel Ward gives us a taste of galmaegisal near Chonnam University.

Dining with a Difference: Raw Pheasant

NOTE TO THE READER: This isn’t so much a review as it is a food essay on a weird food experience.

Kimchi Noodles

Here is a recipe for a cold and tasty “Kimchi Noodle” for you to enjoy as the last of the summer sun fades away. As a garnish, besides kimchi, you can add anything you want to the noodle soup. For example, I usually add cucumber and an egg. And if you have broth in your refrigerator, the cooking time will be shorter. If you don’t have it, don’t worry about it. You can buy it at any market in Korea.