Recipe: Spicy Chili-Coconut Tofu Soup

Welcome to my first recipe post! Some of you have asked for some sharing of what I’m learning about Korean cooking. So far I’ve gotten some inspiration from places we’ve eaten out, from local and longer-term staff that have been here a while, and...
Black sand beach!

Black sand beach!

On Thursday night, Patrick and I ventured out trying to beat the incoming Typhoon (it’s a little one, they assure us!) – [edit: the Typhoon was a dud. We got good rain on Thursday night, but none of the main storm they predicted for Friday and Saturday]....
Korean Catholics

Korean Catholics

Sorry – no pictures on this one! Forgot my camera… Patrick and I attended our first mass this past weekend. We did a bit of asking around and found out that the main Cathedral in Jeju offers one English-language mass at 2pm on Sundays. Feeling like...
Gardens, Falls, and a Traditional Market

Gardens, Falls, and a Traditional Market

Whew – it was a busy Saturday! Patrick’s mom and sister gave us a really fun wedding gift of 12 envelopes, each stuffed with one “date” activity, including directions, admission fee, and a description of the place. We’re supposed to open...