Are there still places that make and sell Korean honey thread candy these days? When I first visited Korea about 10 years ago, there were places in Insadong where they would put on a kind of honey candy show while selling it. I remember my eyes widening when a big lump suddenly turned into fine strands right in front of me.
If I recall correctly, it had a filling that was kind of like the ingredients inside hotteok, but dried. I still remember how sweetly it melted in my mouth.
In the city of Daejeon in South Korea, there is a very famous bakery called Sungsimdang. I bought a cake there called the “Mango Siru.” I was lucky—maybe it was a time…
had a tomato slushy at a café in South Korea. It had a very unique flavor, and it was a refreshing iced drink that was perfect for summer.
You guys, look how beautiful the bakery gifts are in Korea right now! For Parents’ Day, they use this stunning carnation paper. The text translates to ‘Filling this with gratitude and love’—how…
I picked up these fruit mochi at the market, and while they look super fresh, I personally wished there was more red bean paste inside! The fruit is great, but for me,…
Since it’s finally mugwort season, you have to try these chewy green treats that are as fun to eat as they are to say! In Korea, we even use the word “Ssuktteok-Ssuktteok”…
Look at this adorable Black Apple Bread I found in Jeju; it even comes in its own little fruit sleeve! It’s almost too cute to eat, but I can’t wait to see…
