Tag: 2021

US marine corps war memorial, Netherlands carillon

US marine corps war memorial, Netherlands carillon

Some parts of the memorial park and the carillon was under construction.

Home made shikhye (Korean traditional rice juice) – using instant pot

Home made shikhye (Korean traditional rice juice) – using instant pot

Making shikhye was quite difficult but with instant pot it became much easier! Can’t believe I’m making it in the US. Enjoyed making and having the shikhye at home.

Rio lakefront

Rio lakefront

Good place to take a walk and shop. Many restaurants and a big target shop is located in the mall area. Carousel, boat riding spot and a playground is there too. www.riolakefront.com

SO Korean barbeque

SO Korean barbeque

All you can eat menus here are pretty good and definitely cheaper than ordering separate menus when craving for a lot of meat. They have a grilling service too. www.sokoreanbbq.com

Bulgogi

Bulgogi

Adding a bit of sesame oil to bulgogi makes it more flavory

Kimchi tuna chige/jjigae

Kimchi tuna chige/jjigae

Spicy sour kimchi jjiage tastes especially good when the weather is chilly

Subuta (sour pork) with bokchoy

Subuta (sour pork) with bokchoy

Normally subuta, a Japanese dish is made with vegetables like pimang and onions. This time I tried with bokchoy and it’s quite good.

Bossam (steamed pork with kimchi)

Bossam (steamed pork with kimchi)

Juicy soft pork belly meat meets the kimchi and it’s calld bossam. Wrap the meat with kimichi as you eat and feel the grease more tasty.

Chuseok (Korean thanksgiving) Foods

Chuseok (Korean thanksgiving) Foods

Love the Chuseok foods and the festive atmosphere gathering with families and relatives. Although I couldn’t celebrate it with many people due to the COVID, making and having the food at home was quite relieving in the US. I hope all the bad virus us 

Tatte Bakery & Cafe

Tatte Bakery & Cafe

There are many Tatte cafes around the DMV area, this one is near from Dupont Circle. Good cafe for a short rest with coffee or tea, bread and small cakes/pies. tattebakery.com