Noodles represent long life in Korea, so they are always served at weddings and important birthdays. Since we've just entered the Year of the Dragon, usher in some good fortune with a bowl of Korean noodles.
An interesting recap on Jeannie Cho Lee's talk about pairing Asian foods and wine. Contrary to Western belief, she suggests dry red wines for Korean diners that are accustomed to meals with some spice.
I especially likes this quote: "You take a bit of this, a bite of that. You can't try to find a wine that goes perfectly with just one dish. But if you go for a wine with great acidity, it's really hard to go wrong."
May 5th is Children's Day in Korea, a day just for kids with gifts, fun and activities.
Celebrate with some homemade green tea ice cream!
Come meet and eat five delicious Korean noodle dishes.
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