Gochugaru Girl loves sesame seeds.
In fact, crushing them by hand is a very therapeutic thing to do.
Recipes
Pickled Carrot and Radish Salad
Gochugaru Girl attended a very interesting lecture on the Ming Dynasty recently.
Uniquely, the lecture was not about vases but about food.
88 ways to know you are Chinese
Gochugaru Girl once sent this list, of unknown provenance, to her mother.
Incredulously, she thought I had written it.
Orange, Honey and Ginger Cake
Gochugaru Girl is a bit embarrassed to admit that she made a mistake with her latest cake.
In my desperation to prevent dehydration, I misread the recipe and drank the orange juice instead of putting it in the cake.
Fresh Soya Milk
Gochugaru Girl was advised this week to drink more.
It is a good thing the consultant didn’t say I should eat less.
Japchae (잡채)
Gochugaru Girl has been consulting a treasured book on noodles.
This book* has been sitting on my shelf for 15 years, and re-reading it shows how much London, and I, have changed.
Cranberry and Orange Cake
Gochugaru Girl is not happy with the sudden change in weather.
Much as I like collecting umbrellas, I really prefer not to use them.
Sausage Rolls à la Chinoise
Gochugaru Girl and family are saying goodbye to some loyal companions.
The children have asked for a photo of our beloved sofas before they go to the charity shop.
Flapjacks for Friends and Family
Gochugaru Girl has a headache.
I am trying to deal with the real pain in my head and also a different kind of headache.