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Companion Planting with Second Generation Seeds

April 16, 2024 by Adam Oelsner

We wrote and illustrated this zine of interviews with Second Generation Seeds, a community of growers and farmers committed to fostering the bond between the Asian and South West Asian/North African (SWANA) diasporas and the plants that have co-evolved alongside them. You can download the PDF here.

April 16, 2024 /Adam Oelsner

Ji Hye Kim profile for Thrillist

September 09, 2022 by Hannah Bae and Adam Oelsner

We interviewed Ji Hye Kim for Thrillist. The owner and chef of Ann Arbor’s Miss Kim shared a recipe for hobak jeon, and talked about Chuseok Korea’s Mid-Autumn Harvest Festival. Read the article here.

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September 09, 2022 /Hannah Bae and Adam Oelsner

Film Review: Pixar’s ‘Turning Red’ is pitch-perfect Millennial bait

March 08, 2022 by Hannah Bae and Adam Oelsner

For The San Francisco Chronicle, Hannah reviewed director Domee Shi’s brilliant new film ‘Turning Red.’ Read it here!

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March 08, 2022 /Hannah Bae and Adam Oelsner

Book Review: 'Love in the Big City' by Sang Young Park

December 10, 2021 by Hannah Bae and Adam Oelsner

An exuberant hunger drives the characters of Sang Young Park’s beautiful novel. Read our review for Eater.


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December 10, 2021 /Hannah Bae and Adam Oelsner

The rice balls that fueled a revolution

May 17, 2021 by Hannah Bae

During the 1980 Gwangju Uprising, civilians took to the streets to call for democracy in long days of protest. Jumeokbap, or rice balls, served as sustenance during this important moment for Korean democracy.

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May 17, 2021 /Hannah Bae
Gwangju, jumeokbap, korean food, Korean history

Michelle Zauner: Love, Loss, and What She Cooked

May 02, 2021 by Hannah Bae

Don’t read Crying in H Mart on an empty stomach. In this memoir, mouthwatering descriptions of savory Korean noodles, burbling stews, and the crisp crunch of peppers are Michelle Zauner’s surest route to remembering her late mother and forging her own ties to her Korean heritage. Read our profile in Kirkus Reviews.

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May 02, 2021 /Hannah Bae

Our favorite dumplings in Queens! We wrote and illustrated an article for Eater NY

April 18, 2021 by Adam Oelsner

As one of the most culturally diverse thoroughfares in the United States, Roosevelt Avenue in Queens boasts a dining scene that spans cuisines across Asia, the Caribbean, South America, and beyond. Read it here.

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April 18, 2021 /Adam Oelsner

Film Review: In Its Joy, “Minari” Expands the Boundaries of the American Dream

March 19, 2021 by Hannah Bae

Minari shows that we can make room for a different kind of Asian American story. Read our review in Bitch Media.

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March 19, 2021 /Hannah Bae

If You Don’t Want to Try This at Home...

January 23, 2020 by Hannah Bae

“Slowly, if you learn to like durian, then you will like the smell as well.” Read the essay over at Asian American Writer’s Workshop.

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January 23, 2020 /Hannah Bae

Restaurant Group Profile: Meet the Team Behind Some of NYC’s Most Inventive Korean Restaurants

January 14, 2020 by Hannah Bae and Adam Oelsner

With Take 31 and Her Name Is Han in its robust roster, plus a role in hits like Atomix, Hand Hospitality is catering to New York’s appetite for creative Korean cuisine. Read our profile for Eater.

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January 14, 2020 /Hannah Bae and Adam Oelsner

5 dishes that defined New York’s Chinese food scene in 2018

January 04, 2019 by Hannah Bae and Adam Oelsner

For Goldthread, we interviewed five chefs who are serving mind-blowing Chinese food in NYC.

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January 04, 2019 /Hannah Bae and Adam Oelsner

How wheat became a staple in China

December 06, 2018 by Hannah Bae and Adam Oelsner

We took a look at the history of wheat, noodles and dumplings in China for Goldthread!

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December 06, 2018 /Hannah Bae and Adam Oelsner

Our first article for Goldthread

September 14, 2018 by Hannah Bae and Adam Oelsner

We dug into the origins of 5 classic Korean-Chinese dishes for our first piece for Goldthread.

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September 14, 2018 /Hannah Bae and Adam Oelsner

How to learn more about Korean temple food

April 19, 2018 by Hannah Bae and Adam Oelsner in News

Want to learn how to cook Korean Buddhist cuisine? This online course is for you.

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April 19, 2018 /Hannah Bae and Adam Oelsner
korean cooking, korean food, korean temple food, korean buddhism, shin kim
News

An Illustrated History of Chinese Dumplings

April 05, 2018 by Hannah Bae and Adam Oelsner in News

How did Korean dumplings become known as mandu? Learn more about the history of dumplings in East Asia.

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April 05, 2018 /Hannah Bae and Adam Oelsner
korean food, chinese food, dumplings, illustrations
News

A toast to Korean alchohol

July 22, 2017 by Hannah Bae and Adam Oelsner

Alcohol is the ultimate social lubricant in Korea.  

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July 22, 2017 /Hannah Bae and Adam Oelsner
korean food, Korean alcohol, Korean culture, Hite, Cass, anju, makgeolli, soju, Korean beer

Recipe: Dubu Jorim - Soy-braised Tofu

April 04, 2017 by Hannah Bae and Adam Oelsner in Recipes

This recipe for dubu jorim, or soy-braised tofu, is one of our staples. Extra savory with a tiny pinch of sweetness, this dish is a hit with all of our friends, from the carnivores to the vegans.

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April 04, 2017 /Hannah Bae and Adam Oelsner
korean food, korean recipe, dubu jorim, korean cooking, tofu
Recipes

Flavor Profile: Bburi Kitchen

February 21, 2017 by Adam Oelsner in Flavor Profile

Since 2015, Bburi Kitchen has demystified Korea’s farm-to-table cooking traditions for the English-speaking world, sharing their recipes and research along the way.

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February 21, 2017 /Adam Oelsner
korean food, korean cooking, korean ingredients, maesaengi, ganjang gejang
Flavor Profile

Eat Drink Draw

February 20, 2017 by Adam Oelsner

Hey, we have a new name! ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ 

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February 20, 2017 /Adam Oelsner

Flavor Profile: Shin Kim of Banchan Story

December 21, 2016 by Hannah Bae and Adam Oelsner in Flavor Profile

For chef Shin Kim, food has always been about taking risks. After earning an MBA from the University of Chicago and carving out a career in finance, she left it all behind to pursue her passion for food.

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December 21, 2016 /Hannah Bae and Adam Oelsner
korean cooking, korean ingredients, korean food
Flavor Profile
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