Korean Grandma’s Cozy Life

Discover Dasulgi-guk (Korean snail soup), a traditional countryside recipe made with freshwater snails, garden-fresh chives, garlic, and Korean soybean paste (doenjang). Known as a natural hangover cure and liver-friendly comfort soup, this dish brings the authentic taste of Korean home cooking to your kitchen.When you leave the busy cities of Korea and step into the countryside, you’ll find hum..

Gamja-tteok (감자떡) is a traditional Korean potato rice cake with a soft, chewy texture and smooth white bean paste filling. Discover how it’s made, its health benefits, calories, and why this unique Korean snack deserves your attention.What Is Gamja-tteok?When people think of Korean snacks, they often imagine tteokbokki, hotteok, or bingsu. But hidden in the Korean countryside is a lesser-known g..

Discover the hidden secret of Korean cuisine — pumpkin leaves (hobak-ip). Learn why Koreans cherish them as a superfood side dish, their health benefits, and how they fit into the unique “banchan” tradition.For many foreigners, the idea of eating leaves might sound unusual. But in Korea, pumpkin leaves (hobak-ip, 호박잎) are not just edible — they’re considered a nutritious seasonal delicacy.Korean..

Ever wondered how Koreans get ready for kimchi season? Join me in my small countryside garden as I plant radish, cabbage, and scallions—the trio that makes Korean kimchi—and share a glimpse of late-summer harvests.When autumn slowly arrives in Korea, many people think of colorful leaves or cozy evenings.But for us, fall is about something else entirely: preparing for kimjang, the season of makin..

Depression in later life is often misunderstood as weakness, but neuroscience tells a different story. In “When Life Shakes, Read Brain Science,” Yuji Ikegaya shows how aging brains can adapt, and how small daily habits like sunlight, journaling, and conversation can help older adults overcome depression. I didn’t expect a book on neuroscience to feel this personal. But Ikegaya, a neuroscientist..

Pet insurance in Korea explained. Real costs, registration requirements, and what expats need to know before vet bills pile up. 📌 Why Pet Insurance Matters in KoreaWhen I adopted my Shih Tzu, Creamy, I was shocked at how expensive vet bills in Korea can be.Just weeks after adoption, she developed pancreatitis and needed two days of hospitalization. The cost? Over ₩1,000,000 ($700+ USD).Like man..

Looking for an authentic Korean BBQ experience in Ulsan? Discover Gogo Dwaeji, a local favorite where rare pork cuts, smoky chicken hearts, and ramen after barbecue create a true “eat like a local” moment.When most travelers think of Korean BBQ, they picture endless plates of samgyeopsal (pork belly).But in Ulsan’s Seongan-dong, locals gather at Gogo Dwaeji for something different — a smoky, com..

Traveling in Ulsan, South Korea? Discover Mulcham Myeonok in Seongan-dong — a hidden gem famous for its chewy naengmyeon noodles, refreshing broth, and long lines worth waiting for. Why Ulsan?When most travelers head south from Seoul, they go straight to Busan, Korea’s second-largest city. Few realize that the train to Busan also stops in Ulsan, a coastal city known more for shipbuilding than to..