Sometimes, you just need to screw around in the kitchen. Sometimes, screwing around in the kitchen generates a lot of bulk waste for the trash bin. Sometimes boredom, distraction and a bit of Korean seasonings produce a bastard love-child that kind of works…

Bulgogi Meatballs

If you don’t read Korean, figuring out the name of this restaurant is tough. The word “Bakery” is prominent, enough, but it’s hard to read the name on the sign outside, impossible when the logo is shrunk to fit onto their business card. I got the name off the sales receipt. On the other hand if the pastries are good and the coffee is hot, does that matter? And did I mention gelato?

Bart: Akira, my good man, I’d like two sharks, an octopus and an eel.
Akira: Very good.
Bart: Do you have any giant squid? The kind that drags men to their deaths?
Akira: Not today…

Yes, indeed – another food trend… You really haven’t earned your stripes as a food nut unless you’ve been through a Korean taco phase. The darling of the mobile food truck world, Korean-inspired tacos are easy enough to make at home – and my favorite part – NO RULES!

Galbi tacos with roasted corn, yellow tomato and basil “salsa”
Galbi (pronounced “kai bee” – Korean for “rib”) are typically marinated and grilled (galbi gui) or braised (galbi jjim). We’re going with grilled here. My local Asian markets always have beautiful, marbled ribs, …