Comments on: Moving to Korea

By: Rayanne

Rayanne — Sat, 07 Dec 2013 16:58:00 +0000

So I actually have questions for both Hugh and Nic. Hugh – since your family lives in the country, do they kimjang every fall? If so, is it something you will discuss on the blog? Nic has mentioned being wary of kimchi making, so I was wondering if Nic has plans to learn from Mr. Gwon’s family while in South Korea. Also, I am not Korean, but I have been making kimchi for almost two years. There’s really nothing to be nervous about, but I thought this article on lactofermentation (how kimchi is made) might help address any worries you might have http://www.culturesforhealth.com/busting-lacto-fermentation-myths?trk_msg=2QTLGD2SAFJKLAU94T6U1RH0GS&trk_contact=N2FNIF7DNIHJPFD1KFMN7E9D4O&utm_source=Listrak&utm_medium=Email&utm_term=Busting+Lacto-Fermentation+Myths&utm_campaign=Newsletter&utm_content=12-4-13

Also, if you are really nervous about something going bad, you can always use a starter culture (like Caldwell’s vegetable starter – until I got brave I always used it). Here are some links to my favorite Korean recipe bloggers:

http://www.insanitytheory.net/kitchenwench/authentic-traditional-kimchi-recipe/ – Ellie Won is a South Korean living in Melbourne

http://www.beyondkimchee.com/recipe/korean-recipes/kimchi-kimchee/ – Holly is a South Korean living in the US. She has some quick kimchi recipes, but cabbage kimchee (3-part recipe) looked like the most traditional one I’ve seen and is often the one I use.

http://www.koreanbapsang.com/2011/11/kkakdugi-cubed-radish-kimchi.html#.UqNSj8RDuSo – Hyosun Ro is also a South Korean living in the United States. I love her kkakdugi kimchi recipe! I’ve also made her recipe for seolleongtang, which is excellent!

By: Ms. L

Ms. L — Wed, 04 Dec 2013 19:53:00 +0000

This might seem random, but on pinterest I’ve found some amazingly cute sewing patterns from Japan, so far I haven’t found any from Korea (at least they’re not labeled as such in English on pinterest) soooo maybe if you find some great Korean sewing patterns you can do a give away or shoot us a link 🙂

I’m excited for you!

By: Lisa

Lisa — Sun, 01 Dec 2013 05:18:00 +0000

I LOVE that you’re moving to Korea. I wasn’t able to go to your meet up last time you were here, but I hope you will have another so my boyfriend (Korean) and I can meet you guys~we love your comics~^^

By: Nic (MyKoreanHusband)

Nic (MyKoreanHusband) — Sat, 30 Nov 2013 13:31:00 +0000

In reply to CYah. hhahahahah your monkey!!!

By: Jasmin A

Jasmin A — Sat, 30 Nov 2013 12:57:00 +0000

Nuuuuuuu. I want to meet you guys other than seeing you in Coles and running away because it would be awkward to meet you there.

By: CYah

CYah — Sat, 30 Nov 2013 11:48:00 +0000

The monkey Nic!! The monkey!! Bring it to Korea too! Hahahaha…

By: Sabah

Sabah — Sat, 30 Nov 2013 02:39:00 +0000

Wonderful news. I wish you the best of success and that it turns out to be everything your hoped for and more.

Also don’t listen to any negativity. Win or fail isn’t something you can judge by an ‘end result’ It is about the risk you took, the courage you used and how you braved it all. By those terms you’re already successful. Still, I hope you get a ‘happy ending’ too. Once again, wishing you much prosperity.

By: dewaanifordrama

dewaanifordrama — Sat, 30 Nov 2013 00:52:00 +0000

In reply to Nic (MyKoreanHusband). For sure! I will let you know once I get there ^^

By: Nic (MyKoreanHusband)

Nic (MyKoreanHusband) — Sat, 30 Nov 2013 00:24:00 +0000

In reply to dewaanifordrama. Let's meet!

By: dewaanifordrama

dewaanifordrama — Fri, 29 Nov 2013 19:25:00 +0000

That’s so exciting!!! I am actually moving to Korea in March…so it would be fun to meet up some time! And about winter stuff, YesStyle is having some crazy sales right now, and they have some totally adorable stuff!!! ^^