Local vineyards venture into winemaking to tackle grape oversupply and are rewarded with prize-winning wines

Sales of sparkling wines up, new wine categories are well received

When it comes to wine, most people would envision the sun-kissed vineyards of Italy, France or California. In contrast, Asia and its cuisine are not often brought up when discussing wine culture. 　But Korean-American wine critic Jeannie Cho Lee is looking to change this perception and put Asia on the international wine map. Based in Hong Kong, the author, journalist, consultant and wine educator is a highly regarded wine master in Asia.  Master of Wine Jeannie Cho Lee (Jeannie Cho Lee)　In 2008,

Houseguests can be ingrates. Once, I invited an asparagus family to the garden and the whole clan stalked away. Perhaps my hostess skills need some work.Apparently to make asparagus feel at home, you have to cultivate loose soil, deep trenches and patience. So this summer, years after my first failure, I fluffed a comfy bed and opened a sack of “crowns,” which is to say roots. Each looks like a small, dehydrated octopus. I spread the tentacles, sprinkled dirt and practiced patience.Which was unn

Mediterranean promotion at Courtyard by Marriott Seoul Pangyo 　　Courtyard by Marriott Seoul Pangyo will be presenting the Mediterranean promotion at the hotel buffet MoMo Cafe from Sept. 1-Oct. 31. 　The promotion will offer guests a wide variety of classic Mediterranean dishes, including fresh Greek salad, grilled lamb chops, chicken and lentil stew, seafood paella, and more. 　The package starts at 37,000 won for lunch, and 49,000 won for dinner on Monday and Tuesday, and 69,000 won from Wednesd

Korean cuisine’s signature wrap style of eating

Omurice is fried rice wrapped in egg omelette. It’s a fusion dish that combines Asian fried rice with a Western omelette and ketchup. Flavored with sweet and tangy ketchup, omurice is especially popular with children. If you don’t favor ketchup in fried rice, it can be omitted. The fried rice will still be delicious inside the soft egg omelette. Likewise, you can increase or decrease the amount of ketchup to your liking. Use day old rice if available. If you need to make fresh rice, make it slig

NEW YORK (AP) -- The American palate has gotten sophisticated enough that kimchi is considered a health food and bibimbap can be ordered alongside mac and cheese.But cooking Korean food still seems like a Herculean task. When you start thinking about the ingredients involved, like gochujang (fermented chili paste) and soju (a spirit used like cooking wine), and you may be tempted to order takeout.Don’t. Judy Joo is here to tell you that it’s not as complicated as it sounds. Her new book, “Korean

LOS ANGELES (AFP) - Vegan diets are considered by most as healthy and environmentally responsible, with celebrity poster children touting benefits like weight loss, clear skin and increased energy.But even vegans -- who eschew all animal products like meat, eggs and dairy-- crave junk food. As the movement becomes more and more popular, temptations including donuts, pizza and mock hamburgers allow vegans to eat just as badly as everybody else.“There are a lot of unhealthy options. It's hard to r

LOS ANGELES (AFP) -- Christopher Sayegh holds up two syringes filled with cannabis compound, primed to pump tiny amounts into a pomegranate sorbet or a juicy cut of Wagyu Japanese beef as part of a bold new sensory experiment.As more U.S. states move to legalize the use of recreational marijuana, the California chef is aiming to elevate haute cuisine to a new level.Armed with cooking skills acquired while working at Michelin-star restaurants in New York and California, Sayegh says his mission is

Designer-turned-baker creates beautiful desserts at boutique in Cheongdam-dong

Naengmyeon is a cold noodle dish of thin, chewy noodles made with buckwheat and potato or sweet potato starch. Mul naengmyeon is served in a clear, refreshing broth that’s typically made with beef broth, dongchimi (radish water kimchi) broth or both.To make mul naengmyeon, you will need to prepare the broth ahead of time and chill it. You can use a combination of beef broth and dongchimi broth, if available. Otherwise, simply use beef broth.Another item you will want to make ahead is the naengmy

Fisherman’s creation glorifies summer eating