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Korean Sweets: Sukshilgwa Posted by Ginny on Oct 3, 2011
There is a type of Korean confectionary called Sukshilgwa (숙실과) that refers to sweets that are made by using fruits that have been heated and then coated with sweeteners like honey or sugar. Sukshilgwa literally means ‘cooked fruits’, which is basically what sukshilgwa is. It is a traditional Korean sweet that used to be presented…
Naengmyeon Posted by Ginny on Sep 29, 2011
Sometimes you just get a craving for something light, refreshing but yet filling. Korean cold noodle is just the thing to satisfy that craving. One type of Korean cold noodle is Naengmyeon (냉면). Naengmyeon can be served with a cold broth, in which case the dish will be called Mul naengmyeon (물냉면). Mul naengmyeon is…
Korean Flower Pancakes Posted by Ginny on Aug 15, 2011
Have you ever had Hwajeon (화전) before? Hwajeon is a Korean style pancake that is usually decorated with a flower. The most common kind of hwajeon is the Jindallae Hwajeon (진달래화전). Jindallae Hwajeon is a type of Korean pancake with azaleas. Making and eating Jindallae Hwajeon used to be a traditional Korean pastime. There are…
South Korean Flood Posted by Ginny on Jul 29, 2011
As some of you may already know, areas of South Korea that include Busan, Seoul, South Gyeongsang Province, Gyeonggi, Gangwon Province and other areas were affected by a heavy flood for about three straight days starting from July 26th. There is estimated to be at least seventy people dead. We send our condolences to the…
Korean Jelly Posted by Ginny on Jul 6, 2011
Gwapyeon (과편) is a type of Korean jelly. Gwapyeon can easily be made at home. All you need is some water, starch, fruits/berries and sugar. To make Orange Gwapyeon (오렌지과편), take about six or so medium sized ripe oranges and squeeze the juice out from the oranges. Then place the orange juice in a pot…
Dashik Posted by Ginny on Jun 6, 2011
Dashik (다식) is a type of Korean confectionary consumed with a cup of tea. They are kind of like the Korean version of a cookie. Dashik is made by forming a dough and pressing the dough in a dashiki board (다식판). A dashik board is a board with several holes. The holes are the mold…
National Parks in South Korea Posted by Ginny on May 17, 2011
If you love the outdoors, you’ll enjoy the beautiful scenery at Songni Mountain National Park (속리산국립공원). The Songni Mountain National Park is named after the Songni Mountain (속리산), which is a popular hiking spot for outdoor lovers. Many protected species of fish and birds can be found at Songni Mountain Park, so bring your camera…