Browsing: Summer

The period from mid- to late August, following “Malbok,” one of Korea’s three traditional hottest days of summer, is a good time to enjoy fresh summer potatoes, which are known for their flavor and nutritional value. There is no particular medical basis for the saying that “you should eat potatoes after Malbok.” Rather, it can…

Summer is the season for spending more time outdoors and, ideally, less time laboring over meals in a hot kitchen. Healthy food can still be a priority, but warmer weather often calls for quicker meals that require less cooking and generate less heat. Think salads and cold soups rather than a homemade lasagna.