Japchae

Written and photographed by Karly Pierre “My husband always tells me to stop working and relax,” says Mrs. Choi. “But I love my students and I love working.” The woman … Read More

Kitchen Stories: Braised Radish

Written and photographed by Karly Pierre She was a bully. “Museowoyo!” she tells me. “Scary!” She scrunches her face and juts two fingers into the air beside her temples like … Read More

Kitchen Stories: Kimchi Rice Soup

What time is it? It’s Kimchi rice soup time! I will say YES to kimchi rice soup anytime. Won’t you?

Kitchen Stories: Oritang and Pig’s Feet Soup

Cho Yeong-ja follows her two granddaughters, Suji and Sora, as they burst into their apartment still wound up from their day at school. Cho, 58, balances into a deep practiced … Read More

Kitchen Stories

Words and photos by Karly Pierre Kim Su-ha is an artist, although she hesitates to agree. Yet, the bright crocheted purses hanging from the wall in her cafe and the … Read More

The Big Brown Swirl

The healing power of poo. Would you try ‘poo alcohol’ if you needed to?

Homemade Jajangmyeon Sauce

Joe Wabe’s jajangmyeon sauce recipe can be easily put together from ingredients readily found at the local store.

Blueberry Makgeolli Smoothie

A delicious makkeoli variation for a hot summer day!