"She looks more like 50 ?" "I don't mean to be mean, but you look more like 47 to 51." "Korea is in." These are just some of the comments I received when I posted a photo of myself, that I captioned: "This is 45." <p>The post Aging & Longevity. first appeared on The Korean Vegan.</p> ..read more

Healthy. Gluten free. Delicious. Vegan Japchae! Japchae is one of the most popular Korean dishes. The noodles are bouncy, chewy, and coated in a sweet and savory sauce. But I wanted to try making a healthier, easier version, one that you can whip up for a quick and satisfying meal for the entire family, after a long day. So, without further ado, let's get into it! <p>The post Healthy And Easy Vegan Japchae (Korean Glass Noodles). first appeared on The Korean Vegan.</p> ..read more

"But I had faith in you," Anthony continued, adopting an ironically dramatic tone, before repeating one of my favorite phrases: "It's always important to have at least one person in your life who believes in you a little more than you believe in yourself." <p>The post A Deficit in Faith and The Perfect Vegan Sponge. first appeared on The Korean Vegan.</p> ..read more

Light. Fluffy. Vegan. Sponge cake. I have been pursuing the PERFECT vegan sponge cake since I went vegan back in 2016. That's EIGHT YEARS. I've baked more so-called vegan sponge recipes than you ever want to know. And it turns out, that was my mistake: BAKING. Wanna know more? Let's get into it! <p>The post The Perfect NO BAKE Easy Vegan Sponge Cake Recipe. first appeared on The Korean Vegan.</p> ..read more

I felt my face growing hot, almost like an out-of-body experience. Surely, this woman had not just said this thing to me in the middle of a bustling store, where everyone could hear her? Because people like this--mean, ugly, racist people--they didn't exist, right? Even as my disbelief rolled through me, there was another idea that burrowed itself like a thorn into the softest parts of me... <p>The post That Time Someone Called Me “Fat.” first appeared on The Korean Vegan.</p> ..read more

"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