About
I am a Korean-American painter living in New York city. I started this blog as a food blog, intending to share recipes (often requested by friends, as I am known to be a pretty good cook among my friends) and occasional restaurant reviews. As many of my Korean friends point out, all Koreans are obsessed about food (including me). I love shopping, making, looking at and reading about food, too. Food is my porn. Even my art is about food. Over the years, however, the blog evolved into sharing more of the things that interest me at the moment; classical music (especially opera), theater, books, French language, political and cultural ideas, and of course, food. I am also writing about the exhibitions that I am involved in as well as other exhibition reviews. In the end, I hope that I am showing my engagement as an artist with the society and the culture in general. Hopefully, some of it interests you, too.Social Profiles
Tag Archives: chicken
Cupcakes and Chicken Curry
So M. and J. got married yesterday in the City Hall. It was a beautiful fall New York day, and the ceremony was filled with laughter and friends. I threw a small wedding reception at my apartment and here is … Continue reading
Tom Kha Gai
Ben got sick again. He was hoarse and completely congested and miserable, and he had no appetite and was bored with your normal chicken soup. I decided to be adventurous and make Tom Kha Gai (Thai chicken coconut soup). It … Continue reading
Arroz con pollo with a twist
I love any kind of rice dishes (okay, I am a Korean, so that goes without saying), and I love any version of Arroz con pollo or what I call Mexican paella. I wanted to make a version of this … Continue reading
Sweet and sour chicken
Another one of my standby 30 minute dinner idea is Sweet and sour chicken. I add pretty much any vegetable that I have around, but broccoli and red pepper are really nice choices. I always stir-fry the chicken that has … Continue reading
Korean Chinese better than American Chinese?
I had dinner at Shanghai Mong, a Korean-Chinese restaurant on 32nd Street with Ben last night. It’s the only Chinese place on the strip of all Korean restaurants. I normally go there to eat Jajangmyeon (also spelled jjajangmyeon; 자장면; 짜장면), which … Continue reading
Thai Noodle Salad with Chicken
What’s for dinner? Ah, the eternal question, especially when the refrigerator seems almost bare and you are exhausted from working all day. I looked inside my fridge and faced that dilemma tonight. And my stomach cried, “Hungry, feed me!” But … Continue reading