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It is interesting how different cultures have similar dishes and sometimes similar names. The Korean Japchae is similar to a Chinese dish known as Chap Chai in Fujianese (Hokkien) or Chai Choy in Cantonese. When translated, chap chai means mixed vegetables. Both japchae and chap chai has a mixed of vegetables and clear noodles in [...]
Some weeks back upon my return from England, I shared a picture on Facebook of some cabbage kimchi that I had just made. It was the second time making kimchi in a span of two weeks. I was truly surprised that this was the very first thing my friend, DongXing, requested I make at her [...]
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Several weeks back, I had agreed to review a new line of natural spice extract from Italy. The box came neatly packed with eight colorful canisters of different flavors – curry, oregano, lemon, truffle, garlic, basil, chili, and sea salt. One must say that the artwork on the individual spray is eye catching and it [...]
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Clementines are the smallest variety of mandarin oranges. They come into season in December through January which normally coincides with the Chinese (Lunar) New Year. Clementines are often used by the Chinese in the western world in place of mandarin oranges as decorations and gifts during the 15 days Chinese New Year celebrations. In the [...]
Water Spinach also known as Water Convolvulus is a tropical semi aquatic plant grown as a leaf vegetable. It is commonly grown in parts of Asia and Southeast Asia. It is known in those parts as “kangkong” or “ong choy”. A popular way of preparing this vegetable is to fry it with chili and shrimp [...]
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Perhaps the most popular kimchi during the spring and summer time is the Stuffed Oi Kimchi or Oi Sobagi. Cucumbers are cooling and this kimchi is a tasty accompaniment on warm days. It also has a nice crunchy texture. Prepare oi sobagi in small quantities as it does not keep as long as the cabbage [...]
Hi everyone! I am currently still on vacation but will be returning home very soon. This trip has been a blast so far. I have met many people including some blogger friends, experienced fun and exciting things, seen amazing sights, eaten lots of delicious food, and taken tons of pictures. I can’t wait to share [...]
