Rich, Buttery Madeleines

Rich, Buttery Madeleines

When we were in Prague (and I promise, posts about the trip are coming — sorting through photos after a trip is one of my least favorite things in the world, and I’m just taking my time about it), we met up with my friends 

Braised Lamb Shanks in White Wine Sauce

Braised Lamb Shanks in White Wine Sauce

Well, it’s official: the weather has snapped. I’ve always found it a little odd that Chuseok, the harvest holiday, comes just prior to the harvest (the rice harvest, anyway — the main staple crop) here. More times than not, it feels like summer, which I 

Honey Ginger Chicken Wings

Honey Ginger Chicken Wings

I’m going to be really honest: I’m so far behind in these recipe posts that I don’t even remember when I made these, or under what circumstances, so I can’t add any little story to it, really. What I will say is that I remember 

Pyogo Jeon: Korean Stuffed Shiitake Mushrooms

Pyogo Jeon: Korean Stuffed Shiitake Mushrooms

Again with the mushrooms. I know. This recipe was taught to me by Jo Gwanghee, owner of Sikgaek restaurant, in Jangheung, which specializes in shabu-shabu with an incredible herbal mushroom broth and Jangheung samhap (장흥 삼합) — sam meaning three and hap meaning combined, united 

Italian Sausages in Korea; Pizza

Italian Sausages in Korea; Pizza

I didn’t used to be the biggest fan of Itaewon. Part of it was just living so far away for my first five years in the country — when the weekends rolled around, and I had an opportunity to go do or see or eat