LIFE&STYLE
Korean food made simple? Yes, it’s possible, says Judy Joo
NEW YORK (AP) -- The American palate has gotten sophisticated enough that kimchi is considered a health food and bibimbap can be ordered alongside mac and cheese. But cooking Korean food still seems...
Aug 12, 2016
Hipsters and greybeards clink pints at U.K. Beer Festival
LONDON (AFP) -- Grizzly-bearded ale swillers and well-groomed hipsters jostled for bar space Tuesday at the Great British Beer Festival -- with the latter group driving the U.K.’s craft beer boom. T...
Aug 11, 2016
Beyond wheatgrass: vegan junk food is all the rage
LOS ANGELES (AFP) - Vegan diets are considered by most as healthy and environmentally responsible, with celebrity poster children touting benefits like weight loss, clear skin and increased energy. ...
Cannabis chef takes fine dining to new high
LOS ANGELES (AFP) -- Christopher Sayegh holds up two syringes filled with cannabis compound, primed to pump tiny amounts into a pomegranate sorbet or a juicy cut of Wagyu Japanese beef as part of a b...
Aug 4, 2016
Cakes with a novel twist at Vanilla Cloud
Designer-turned-baker creates beautiful desserts at boutique in Cheongdam-dong
Jul 29, 2016
[Home Cooking] Mul naengmyeon (noodles in cold broth)
Naengmyeon is a cold noodle dish of thin, chewy noodles made with buckwheat and potato or sweet potato starch. Mul naengmyeon is served in a clear, refreshing broth that’s typically made with beef br...
[The Palate] Raw seafood soup, mulhoe
Fisherman’s creation glorifies summer eating
Jul 22, 2016
[Weekender] Healthy, tasty local dishes that nourish during summer
During summer, some Koreans may think of the phrase “iyeolchiyeol” when deciding what to eat. Similar to the popular English idiom “fight fire with fire,” Koreans are known to tackle the scorching ...
[Weekender] Eat to beat the heat
On a scorching hot summer day, you start to feel sluggish and dizzy while perspiring heavily. Feeling dehydrated and low on energy, you instinctively grab a glass of cold water, gulp it down and look...
[Weekender] Keeping cool with food over the centuries
An exhibition on how Korea’s forefathers refreshed themselves during long, sweltering summer days is on at the National Folk Museum in Seoul, offering modern-day tips on how to keep cool. “The exh...
Korean traditional confectionery master receives state recognition
A South Korean traditional sweets master has received the monthly state recognition for his outstanding artisanship, a government ministry said Friday. Kim Gyu-heun, the master artisan of "hangwa," ...
Top chefs, scientists to gather in Spain to explore taste
BARCELONA (AFP) -- Do genetics influence what we like to eat? Why does food taste better when hungry? High-profile chefs and scientists will get together in a symposium in Spain to try and find out. ...
Jul 21, 2016
Chefs present local cuisine for 2018 PyeongChang Olympics
Korean chefs on Wednesday showcased a variety of Korean dishes made with local ingredients from Gangwon Province, the venue for the 2018 PyeongChang Winter Olympics, with a subtle twist to capture th...
Jul 20, 2016
Pared down, French-style fare draws crowds to L’enfance
Seongsu-dong hotspot wins diners over with wallet-friendly, generous cuisine
Jul 15, 2016
[Home Cooking] Saewu Naengchae (Shrimp Salad with Hot Mustard Dressing)
This shrimp salad with cucumber and Korean pear is lightly dressed with a hot mustard (gyeoja) sauce, which is a classic Korean salad dressing. The hot mustard gives a flavorful, spicy kick to the sa...