"I'm projecting a little, but..." This week, I explore how projecting, "the process of displacing one’s feelings onto a different person, animal, or object" can complicate our ability to see those we love. What do you think? Do you feel seen in the relationships you're in? Does love have to be hard? <p>The post Should Love Be Hard? first appeared on The Korean Vegan.</p> ..read more

Spicy. Chewy. Addictive. Welcome to vegan tteokbokki, "one of Korea's most popular snack foods." As it were, this popular Korean street food is already 90% vegan, which means my vegan tteokbokki is almost identical to what you'll find on the seething streets of South Korea. If you like spicy food, this one's DEFINITELY for you. So, without further ado, let's get into it! <p>The post 15-Minute EASY Vegan Tteokbokki – Spicy Korean Rice Cakes. first appeared on The Korean Vegan.</p> ..read more

Is Parenthood A Lifelong Gig? This morning, as I was brushing my teeth, I found my first, undeniable, totally pigment-less white hair. I’ll be turning 45 years old in a couple weeks, so this shouldn’t have come as any sort of surprise. But it did. It signaled that I could no longer hide under the […] <p>The post When Adult “Kids” Won’t Leave The Nest first appeared on The Korean Vegan.</p> ..read more

Guys. I made this kimchi jjigae in preparation for this blog post and I kid you not: It was the BEST F*CKING KIMCHI JJIGAE I'VE EVER EATEN. EVAR!! So now that you have the best homemade vegan kimchi you've ever eaten, it's time to cook something with it. Let's get jjigae with it! <p>The post Easy & Hi-Protein Vegan Kimchi Jjigae Reigns Supreme. first appeared on The Korean Vegan.</p> ..read more

Easy. Healthy. Delicious. If only these words could apply to everything we eat–from broccoli to French fries. “Delicious” is not usually a word I’d use to describe a bowl of oats. But this savory oatmeal recipe is not only gorgeous, it’s seriously scrumptious. If you like bibimbap–that veritable icon of Korean comfort food–you will love […] <p>The post Easy Heart-Healthy Savory Oatmeal Recipe: Bibim Oats first appeared on The Korean Vegan.</p> ..read more

My Dad Turns 80! Hello all! Just a brief note today, as I’m literally sitting on my parent’s sofa in their living room in a very, very cold Chicago. Earlier this month, my father turned 80 years old, which, in any culture, is a pretty big deal! It is a particularly big deal in Korean […] <p>The post My Father’s 80th Birthday Party. first appeared on The Korean Vegan.</p> ..read more

Nutritious. Delicious. Fun. And even Fancy. Walk through any Korean grocery store, and you will always see kimbap or “Korean rice rolls” (sometimes, mistakenly referred to as “Korean sushi”) sitting in the “fresh foods” section. In this week’s blog post, I’ll show you how to make four different kinds of vegan kimbap recipes, including the […] <p>The post How to Make 4 Stunning Korean Kimbap Recipes. first appeared on The Korean Vegan.</p> ..read more

In 2014, I went to my very first marathon. And by “went to,” I don’t mean “ran.” I was a spectator at the Bank of America Chicago Marathon–one that my very new boyfriend was running. I’d never been to a marathon before and, as many of you know, it was this first experience as Anthony’s “water girl” […] <p>The post Conquering My Late Father-in-Law’s Tiramisu first appeared on The Korean Vegan.</p> ..read more

Easy. Decadent. Vegan. Tiramisu. Y’all, I have tested, re-tested, and re-tested this vegan tiramisu recipe so many times, I could make this in my sleep! I took this classic Italian dessert as a personal challenge when my husband (who is Italian American) told me that it was not just one of his favorite desserts, but […] <p>The post Dreamy Homemade Vegan Tiramisu Recipe (Easy & Delicious) first appeared on The Korean Vegan.</p> ..read more

Your Feedback To Last Week’s Newsletter… Last week, I spilled my guts on my concerns regarding the Ozempic craze that’s sweeping the nation. Many of you generously took a moment out of your day to write to me, directly, expressing your solidarity with me in my continued quest to accept my body and for that, […] <p>The post Kimchi and A Return to Food Blogging! first appeared on The Korean Vegan.</p> ..read more