Joy of Korean! How Big is Your Bowl?

Korean phrase of the day: Ggumae keugiga geu saramae geureuseul junghanda | 꿈의크기가 그사람의 그릇을 정한다 Translation: The size of one’s dream determines the size of one’s bowl/capacity Similar phrase in English: You’ll only be as big as your dream. The ‘size of one’s bowl’ is the Korean way to describe someone’s potential or capability. To…

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Bibimbap Quarantine Style

Bibimbap is one of those dishes that can be very fancy with a glorious combination of beautifully prepared ingredients, or it can be a humble clean up hitter that consists of whatever you’ve got in your fridge. In many ways, bibimbap is the perfect go to meal for those who are quarantined at home or…

Korean Mom So Happy

16 Great Gifts for Mother’s Day

Your mom could use some extra TLC to arrive at her door during these unprecedented times. Here are some surefire gifts that will make her smile and pat herself on the back for raising such a great kid. 1. Cosori Electric Gooseneck Kettle with 5 Presets, $63 Hot tea all day is just what the…

K BEAUTY

Skincare Advice from Parasite’s Cho Yeo-Jeong

  If you admired Mrs. Park’s beautiful skin on the Korean film Parasite, you are not alone. Korean women are obsessed with skincare but not everyone has time for a 10 step morning and evening routine, especially when you’re as busy as Cho Yeo-Jeong, the talented Korean actress who played Mrs. Park in the Oscar…

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Kimchi Fried Rice 6 Ways

Kimchi Fried Rice 6 Ways Kimchi Bokeum Bap Korean Translation: Kimchi Bokeum Bap 김치볶음밥 Description: An inherently quick and casual dish, the main ingredients are kimchi and rice. Add any variety of vegetables, tofu or meats to suit your taste. Favorite go-to meal for home cooks and cafes. Classic No Meat Easy Pretty Not Spicy Mukbang