Merry Christmas & Happy Yule

Merry Christmas & Happy Yule

So here’s what happened. I was all set to start blogging on the regular again, with my new, relaxed schedule — I even did a whole photoshoot for how to make pumpkin purée, but the file is still sitting there untouched on my desktop, because, 

Ferry Roasters: Mini Donuts and Coconut Cream Coffee in Gyeongridan

Ferry Roasters: Mini Donuts and Coconut Cream Coffee in Gyeongridan

I am on Instagram a lot these days, and the photos of gourmet donuts have been killing me. Of course, Korea has Dunkin’ and Krispy Kreme, but Seoul really hasn’t had the same movement toward more creative independent donut shops that other big cities have 

Wish List: Specialty Food Items

Wish List: Specialty Food Items

  I’ve wobbled back and forth on whether or not to do this for a few months now. On the one hand, conspicuous consumption, capitalism, etc.; on the other, we all need things to live. Sometimes it’s hard to find decent/handmade/well-crafted things to live with 

The Wrong Place at the Wrong Time

The Wrong Place at the Wrong Time

It’s about 6:30am. I’m up earlier than usual. In a little while, I’ll have to set the laptop aside and make breakfast, get today’s bread (a second attempt at sourdough rye, which I am determined to perfect) in the oven after its all-night rise. But 

Juban: Revamped Traditional Korean Alcohol in Seochon

Juban: Revamped Traditional Korean Alcohol in Seochon

Juban is amazing. Let me get that out of the way up front, because I’m about to gush. Located in a back alley in Seochon, it serves a wide selection of well-made Western cocktails and craft beers, but that’s not what you go to Juban