Global Table Adventure | Korea, North

Monday Meal Review: North Korea

October 17, 2011 By Sasha Martin 4 Comments

THE SCENE: My Happily Broken Heart A broken heart occurs when two hearts joined in love tear apart. It could happen slowly or quickly, but like a wishbone, something has to give. If it's a clean break, it wasn't love. At least, not for a long time. Sometimes both hearts have a tear, other times just one. Lots of times it feels like a piece was left behind, permanently affixed to the heart of the other. Keith has never broken my heart. Sure, we've had our disagreements but I've never once … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Asia, Korea, North, Monday Meal Review

Recipe: Sweet Pumpkin Porridge with Rice balls & Red beans

October 14, 2011 By Sasha Martin 11 Comments

While I don't typically dive into steaming hot bowls of sweet pumpkin soup, I just might make an exception today. And, if I did, I just might use one of those rice balls as a floaty. No judgments, please. I just like pumpkin a whole lot. The unusual thing about this soup is not how sweet it is, or even the fact that there's rice balls in it (that's not much different than a dumpling) - it's that there's a scoop of sweet red beans lurking at the bottom of the bowl, waiting for … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Asia, Gluten Free Adaptable, International Recipes, Korea, North, Soups, Sweets, Vegan, Vegetarian

Recipe: Rolled Egg Omelet w/ Kimchi (Gyeran mali)

October 13, 2011 By Sasha Martin 11 Comments

On chilly fall mornings I like to roll up in my thick downy comforter, cozy and warm. I know that the second I stick my nose out it'll turn into an icicle, so I don't. I keep it tucked and cozy. I would lay there for hours, if Ava would let me. I'm like a human burrito. Or ... ahem... a human... omelet. You see, I like to think of this rolled omelet as an egg comforter. Even better? A heart-shaped egg comforter. Welcome to Cozy Town. Nothing wrong with that. In fact, I think everyone should … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Asia, Breakfast, Finger Food, Gluten Free Adaptable, International Recipes, Korea, North, Miss Ava's Favorite Recipes, Technique Thursday, Valentine's Day, Vegetarian

Menu: North Korea

October 12, 2011 By Sasha Martin 5 Comments

Yesterday, during Ava's nap, I planted 16 plants (15 of which were mums), cleaned out my bathroom cabinet, and painted my toenails. I worked up such an appetite, I finished off the rest of our Korean Sweet Pumpkin Porridge. By the end of it, the yard, my feet, and my belly were sparkling with happy color. I also got a couple of entries to our Gingerbread for Peace contest (check out the gallery and vote for your favorites). All in all, a pretty great day. Bottom line - some days just … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Asia, Korea, North, Menu Wednesday

About the food of North Korea

October 11, 2011 By Sasha Martin 3 Comments

Tomb of King Tongmyong, North Korea. Photo by Kok Leng Yeo.

While I'm not a huge meat eater, I never met a burger I didn't like. Especially if it has cheese on top. Case in point: I loved the Aussie Burger we made for our Australian Global Table. This bad boy was loaded up with a fried egg, pickled beets, and a large slice of ooey gooey cheddar. It was all good. Still... the very Shakespearean question is whether or not I would still like a burger if it was called something else... if a burger, like a rose, is just as sweet by any other name. Turns … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Asia, Korea, North, Travel Tuesday