Limon Mandarina

You know how we can get stuck in what we think is “right” or “necessary?” Moving to a new culture (either internationally or domestically) can plant those ideas front and center in front of you. I am living in a small apartment in Costa Rica and continuing to cook most of my own meals. I…

Sauciness

Look at me writing about Korean food again! I have been making my own kimchi (kind of — a Korean grandma might not approve of the taste or method), eating decked out ramen (I add fresh mushrooms, spinach, tofu and eggs to the packet of instant noodles and sauce powders), and I even bought myself…

Bibimbap

I am spending a lot of effort preparing for my trip to Asia. Part of this work is studying the food. The other week, I went to a Vietnamese restaurant for a bowl of pho. I am going to a Japanese tea shop tomorrow. I also received a great cookbook on Korean food for Christmas…