When cultures collide: Jja-jang myun & tang su yuk

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In the cultural triangle that is China, Korea and Japan, there are a lot of similar dishes that each country does in their own way. For example – China have a gazillion and one types of dumplings, Korea has mandu, and Japan has their gyoza. In Japan you have sushi (so many kinds), and in [...]

5 years on…and traditional Korean noodles

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I realized this week that this marks the 5 year anniversary of this little ol’ food blog of mine. 5 years. That’s pretty much the longest relationship that I’ve ever had (yeah, my track record with romance isn’t exactly stellar…but that’s for another time!) When I look back, it’s been a pretty interesting 5 years. [...]

Cheese & Chive Scones

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There’s a lot to be said for living with others. Particularly if it involves cooking for them. I know a lot of people will say that “oh no, my family aren’t picky and will eat every damn thing that is served to them”, but I know many others will agree with me in saying that [...]

Strawberry frozen yoghurt

Strawberry Frozen Yoghurt

    There’s something sublime about strawberries. Especially ones that you’re nurtured in your own garden – watching the flowers slowly unfurl , the bees as the hover about from one to the other, then the petals drop off and the large yellow centres become heavy and swollen – turning from yellow, to green, before [...]

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