by Nicky | Jan 19, 2014 | Gardening, Korean cooking
Happy New Year everyone! It’s already half way through January and I guess everyone has either kick started strong with the new year resolutions or is still struggling with hangover from NYE. My husband and I had a great Christmas in Sydney with the family and...
by Nicky | Dec 24, 2013 | Korean cooking, Korean holidays, Korean street food
I wonder how the year has passed by right in front of my eyes so quickly. 2013 has been filled with mostly happy memories. My husband and I celebrated our 5 year wedding anniversary, 10 years since we first met and our first complete year in Bangkok. I am still...
by Nicky | Oct 14, 2013 | Gardening, Tomatoes
It has been the nicest weather in Bangkok for last few months but looks like someone switched off the cool weather last week. As of last week, it’s hot and humid. Before I complain about the crappy weather and my wilted garden, here are the results of my hard...
by Nicky | Sep 28, 2013 | Korea town, Korean cooking, Korean restaurant, Noodles
I am slowly making my way through all the Korean restaurants here in Bangkok. There are lots of Korean restaurants gathered around Korea Plaza (between Sukumvit Soi 10 & 12). It’s not the most authentic “little Korea” I have found, but it will...
by Nicky | Sep 6, 2013 | Bibimbap, Desserts, Kimchi, Korean cooking, Korean snack, Korean street food
We finally did it. Two days of pure excitement, fun and most of all, hearing all the great comments from the customers who came to visit my stall. It made me forget how tired I was. Without my friends, this wouldn’t have happened(you know who you are –...
by Nicky | Aug 26, 2013 | Kimchi, Korean cooking
Six years ago I tagged along to see a fortune teller with my brother in Seoul. It was just for fun but it was quite amazing how the fortune teller told me so much about myself just by my name, date of birth and my face. One of the distinct points she mentioned was not...
by Nicky | Aug 18, 2013 | Baking, Desserts, Korean cooking, Korean street food
I was back in Singapore last week teaching at Korean tourism. It was really good to be back there meeting enthusiastic Korean food lovers. This class was all bout teaching Hodduk (호떡)! Check out my previous blog on how to cook this. ...
by Nicky | Aug 11, 2013 | Gardening, Tomatoes
Finally it’s the rainy season here in Bangkok and so far it’s the best part of the year. It hasn’t rained too much and mostly we are experiencing very pleasant weather. That means it’s time for me to plant and grow more veggies on my balcony!...
by Nicky | Jul 22, 2013 | Banchan - side dishes, Korean cooking, RECIPES
I have been on medical leave for the past few months, nothing serious but I haven’t been motivated to write. Still, I have been cooking and gardening a lot to keep myself busy. My parents finally came to visit me in Bangkok and brought lots of goodies from...
by Nicky | Jun 16, 2013 | Bibimbap, Korean cooking, Korean restaurant
It’s been 7 months since I moved from Singapore to Bangkok and I had kind of given up on eating out in Korean restaurants. Looking at the Korean grocery shops here, I didn’t think a lot of people did much cooking or enjoyed eating good Korean food. I...
