Monthly Archives for September 2011
Miyeok Guk for the Soul (Korean Seaweed Soup)
Growing up, I didn’t get chicken noodle soup for colds and other ailments. I got Miyeok Guk, sometimes Samgaetang (soup with cornish game hen stuffed with sweet rice), but mostly Miyeok Guk. Miyeok (seaweed) is rich in minerals and phytonutrients … Continue reading
Korean Soy-Marinated Chicken
This is one of my favorite ways to prepare boneless, skinless chicken breasts. They’re moist, tender, and, more importantly, so flavorful. If you are familiar with Korean cuisine, the chicken breasts are marinated in a bulgogi-like marinade. It has the … Continue reading
Fresh Fig Season Is Almost Over…
Fresh Fig season is almost over, and I’m sad. I love raw fresh figs. You can simply twist off the stem and pop them in your mouth. They are sweet in taste: a subtle combination of berries and/or peaches. The … Continue reading