Korean Grandma’s Cozy Life

Cool, refreshing, and full of flavor—learn how to make authentic Korean summer kimchi with yeolmu (young radish) or thinned radish greens. Includes easy recipe, grandma’s flavor tips, and why this kimchi is the perfect dish for hot weather. Yeolmu vs. Thinned Radish Greens 🌱When summer arrives in Korea, one dish appears on almost every dining table: yeolmu kimchi. Many people wonder what the di..

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..

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..