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KoreaToday Cointreau’s Recommendation: Samgyetang

Samgyetang, or ginseng chicken soup, is made by stuffing young chickens body-cavity with glutinous rice, ginseng, jujube and garlic, and then boiling them. In Korea, there are the three hottest days called ``sambok'' between the sixth and seventh months of the lunar calendar. Korean people traditionally enjoy Samgyetang on those scorching days to overcome the hot weather. Ingredients 4 young chickens, 180 grams of glutinous rice, milk vetch (hwanggi) water (20 grams of milk vetch, 3 liters of water), 40 grams of fresh wet ginseng, 20 grams (4 heads) of garlic, 16 grams (4 pieces) of jujube, 2.6 liters (13 cups) of water, 20 grams of green onion, 1 tablespoon of salt, 1/8 tablespoon of ground black pepper Preparation 1. Remove internal organs and excess fat from the chickens through the necks, and wash them. 2. Wash the glutinous rice and soak in water for 2 hours, drain water using a strainer for 10 minutes. 3. Wash the milk vetch roots and soak in water for 2 hours. 4. Wash and clean the fresh wet ginseng and cut the head apart. Also wash and clean garlic and ju

Apr 22, 2009

KoreaToday Hansik Tips: Dining Etiquette

Korea's emphasis on courtesy and decorum extends to dining. The local dining etiquette is more relaxed and simpler compared with many Western cultures. Good table manners require little more than observing a few basic rules. 1. Wait until the oldest or most senior person at the table has begun eating before starting to eat. 2. Do not hold your spoon and chopsticks in one hand. When using chopsticks, place your spoon on the table. 3. Use your spoon to eat soup and other watery dishes before eating rice or other dishes. 4. Eat as quietly as possible and do not make excessive sounds with your utensils. 5. Refrain from excessive stirring of soup or rice at the table and do not pick out ingredients or seasonings you dislike. 6. For shared dishes, transfer food to individual plates. It is also good manners to transfer dipping sauces to individual plates before use. 7. Discreetly throw away meat and fish bones by wrapping them in tissue or paper napkin. 8. If you have to cough or sneeze, turn your face to the side and cover your mouth with your hand or a handkerchief

Apr 22, 2009

Hotel Lobby

Lotte Hotel Seoul Lotte Hotel Seoul's buffet restaurant La Seine presents the ``Food Safari'' discount event jointly with KB Card throughout April. Guests paying with KB cards will receive 10 percent discounts and 20 percent discounts on weekday lunches. La Seine also offers spring gourmet specialties from Namdo, among the finest of Korean cuisine. Carefully selected spring delicacies include Gwangyang-style Korean barbeque, grilled baby octopus with camellia, Mokpo octopus and beef rib stew, Jinju royal hot pot and samhap (a combination of fermented skate, steamed pork, kimchi). For inquiries, call (02) 317-7171.

Apr 16, 2009

Join Hotel Membership Schemes for More Benefits

By Kwon Mee-yoo Staff Reporter To help relieve financial concerns affecting their customers, local hotels are presenting greater benefits to membership cardholders. The following are services and advantages cardholders should not miss out on. The Big Welcome Grand Hyatt Seoul presents Hyatt Gold Passport's ``The Big Welcome'' event with the Global Hyatt Corporation. Hyatt Gold Passport is a free membership program whereby guests can earn points to apply toward a free stay that can be used at any Hyatt property worldwide. The program was redesigned this year to be more rewarding. Members can now enjoy a variety of exclusive privileges ranging from free nights with no blackout dates to complimentary Internet access and suite upgrades. Guests can participate in two events ― an essay contest and sweepstakes. The theme of the essay competition is: ``How would you spend 365 free nights at Hyatt to create an unforgettable experience?'' Three people will win 365 free nights, 30,000 people will win one free night and countless others will have a chance to ex

Apr 16, 2009

Lotus Lantern Festival to Illuminate Seoul

By Han Sang-hee Staff Reporter Buddha's Birthday is just around corner and temples around the country are gearing up for interesting, educational and religious events to celebrate. The coming of Buddha is celebrated annually on the eighth day of the fourth lunar month ― it falls on May 2 this year. In line with the festivity, Jogye Temple in Seoul, the headquarters of the largest Jogye Order of Buddhism, holds a special Lotus Lantern Festival every year. There is a Buddist saying that goes: ``Please attain Buddhism in your next lifetime by lighting a lantern in this life.'' Through lotus lanterns, not only does the dark become bright, but Buddhists believe that the light brings enlightenment to those who are in pain and are lost. This year, the Jogye Order has expanded the festival. ``We managed to extend the festival to two days, plus an exhibition that starts on April 24. The famous parade has also changed from its original route, which started at Dongdaemun Stadium. Now, the parade will start at Jangchung Gymnasium,'' Park Sang-hee, the team leader of the Celebra

Apr 16, 2009

Secret Garden: Fine Italian Dining by Han River

By Lee Hyo-won Staff Reporter Craving for a romantic candlelight dinner on a cruise liner? A Season of Secret Garden is no Titanic, but it's the newest and largest among 17 restaurants floating along the Han River, and relies more on its fine Italian dishes than its riverside view to attract diners. Situated next to Jamsil Dock, Secret Garden has a futuristic facade similar to that of the luxurious Galleria Department store in Apgujeong-dong. A dark wooden door invites you inside, where it feels like a plush seaside hotel lounge with its view of the cityscape and passing boats. While the place shines with metallic art deco themes, it provides for a lazy, comforting atmosphere made complete with subtle lighting, wine buzz and the soft rocking of the floating building. The spacious venue features a glass-walled wine storage room that boasts of its contents while chefs can be seen scurrying about in the open kitchen. A bar invites casual drinkers, while private rooms, including a well-equipped business room, provide for more intimate affairs. The tables by the window are id

Apr 16, 2009

Mungyeong to Host Festival of Traditional Tea Bowls

By Han Sang-hee Staff Reporter Tea can be enjoyed in various ways, but sometimes, the cups and bowls need credit for creating a more sublime, and sometimes interesting, experience. Mungyeong, North Gyeongsang Province, is hosting the 11th Traditional Tea Bowl Festival May 1-10, offering visitors the chance to appreciate the beauty and culture of traditional tea and tea bowls. The festival was originally a regional program, but when it was recognized as one of outstanding festivals here by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, it was upgraded into a bigger event with more than 20 countries participating. Mungyeong is known for its beautiful mountains and trees, and along with clean water and fertile soil, allowing it to become the perfect place to produce ceramic ware and thus bring a festival under the theme ``Smell the Aroma of Traditional Tea.'' ``The festival will be held at Mungyeongsaejae, the filming location of KBS' period drama `The Great King Sejong,' boasting a bigger venue and better programs. It will be an opportunity to learn and appreciate our tra

Apr 10, 2009

Gourmet Cupcakes at Life Is Just a Cup of Cake

By Cathy Rose A. Garcia Staff Reporter The cupcake craze is slowly but surely creeping into Seoul. The popularity of cupcakes may have something to do with ``Sex & the City,'' which prominently featured the delectable cupcakes from the famous Magnolia Bakery in New York City. As a result, cupcakes have become the ``in'' thing, with cupcake shops sprouting up all over the city. Sure, these gourmet cupcakes look cute and sumptuous. At an average price of 4,500 won to 5,000 won each, these small cupcakes are pretty expensive. But are they worth it? We went to Life is Just a Cup of Cake, a cafe located near Itaewon Hotel, to find out. Aside from its quirky name, the shop stands out in the area because of its quaint country-style exterior. When you enter the cafe, there's a glass case filled with cupcakes with colorful frosting. It was difficult to choose, since everything looked appealing. The first bite of the All About Chocolate cupcake revealed a somewhat dry base. But once you take a bite, there's a moist chocolate center. The good thing about the frosting is

Apr 9, 2009

Hotel Lobby

COEX InterContinental Seoul COEX InterContinental Seoul's buffet restaurant, The Brasserie, unveils a week-long monthly theme buffet April 20-24. With the theme of Italy, the scrumptious buffet will be offered at the affordable price of 25,000 won for lunch and 30,000 won for dinner. The antipasto, or appetizer, spread will feature a variety of savory dishes such as Australian beef round carpaccio with Parmesan cheese. For hot dishes, the chef brings Italian cultured culinary style via farfalle pasta with smoked salmon and sage in a vodka cream sauce. Italian favorites like homemade pizza, spaghetti, tiramisu and other familiar Italian cuisine will also be available. For more information, call (02) 3430-8610.

Apr 9, 2009

Lotte Opens Business Hotel

By Kwon Mee-yoo Staff Reporter Hotel Lotte opened its first business hotel in Mapo, Seoul, today. The Lotte City Hotel Mapo has 284 rooms, a buffet restaurant including a lounge and bar, a conference room, fitness center, indoor pool, a medical clinic and a spa. The hotel has four underground floors and eight floors above ground, in a Lotte apartment building near Gongdeok Station on subway lines 5 and 6. By 2010, the direct rail link to Incheon International airport will also connect with the station. ``The polarization of the local hotel market will grow and competition among business hotels will be more fierce,'' said Jwa Sang-bong, the Lotte Hotels and Resorts president and CEO at a press conference Wednesday. ``Thus, we focused on differentiation from other mid- and low-priced business hotels.'' The rooms are larger than other hotels, from 25 square meters to 33 square meters. All are equipped with both shower booths and bathtubs. The hotel provides free Internet acces, vending machines and coin-operated laundry services for an economic stay. Still,

Apr 9, 2009
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