Korea – Deep, complex flavors. Lots of vinegar; lots of spices. And heat. Some super serious heat.  It’s not for the timid.

Or jerks. Don’t mess with Korean food if you’re a tool. It’s just not for you. Go to Hardees. I promise it will be great. You’ll love it.

We chose Korea because of our love of sour, spice, sweet, bitter, salty, and interesting vegetables.  Shockingly, 70% of the dinner was some type of vegetable.  Which back in the day would have horrified me.  Meat and cheese!!!   But now I love it.

And it feels good to eat this way.  You feel lighter.  Happier.  You finish a holiday meal and feel like you can go and do many things other than pass out and moan.

Friends and countrymen, Korea!

Enjoy.

Banchan: Spicy carrots; Mu Saengchae, and bok choy namul

Banchan II: Oi Muchim, Kongnamul Muchim, and Sesame Broccoli

Cold buckwheat noodle with red pepper sauce

The feast

Kimchee for the people

Broiled squid

Yangnyeom : Twice-fried spicy chicken thighs

Noodle bowl fixin’s

So… much… awesome…

Beautiful booches

The prep…