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Wednesday, August 24, 2011

Golden Arches East: McDonald's in East Asia, Second Edition

Golden Arches East: McDonald's in East Asia, Second EditionWhat does it mean that McDonald's has become an integral part of daily life throughout East Asia--so much so, in fact, that many Asians have ceased to consider the American hamburger chain "foreign" at all? The five scholars who contribute essays to Golden Arches East have taken a novel approach to cultural anthropology. Call it hamburger historiography, perhaps, but their analysis of McDonald's ascendancy in the East has much to say about both the corporation itself and the changing values of Asian societies. Despite widespread criticism of McDonald's as a symbol of global homogeneity and environmental degradation, not all of these changes have been negative. In Hong Kong and China, for instance, McDonald's has actually contributed to improving standards of bathroom cleanliness and table manners, according to the authors. And the transformation has cut both ways; McDonalds itself has been forced to adapt to local culture and tastes. In studying how McDonald's has been assimilated into Asian societies, Watson et al. provide a fascinating portrait of cultural accommodation, compromise, and change.

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Thursday, April 14, 2011

Healing With Whole Foods: Asian Traditions and Modern Nutrition (3rd Edition)

Healing With Whole Foods: Asian Traditions and Modern Nutrition (3rd Edition)Used as a reference by students of acupuncture, this is a hefty, truly comprehensive guide to the theory and healing power of Chinese medicine. It's also a primer on nutrition--including facts about green foods, such as spirulina and blue-green algae, and the "regeneration diets" used by cancer patients and arthritics--along with an inspiring cookbook with more than 300 mostly vegetarian, nutrient-packed recipes.

The information on Chinese medicine is useful for helping to diagnose health imbalances, especially nascent illnesses. It's smartly paired with the whole-foods program because the Chinese have attributed various health-balancing properties to foods, so you can tailor your diet to help alleviate symptoms of illness. For example, Chinese medicine dictates that someone with low energy and a pale complexion (a yin deficiency) would benefit from avoiding bitter foods and increasing "sweet" foods such as soy, black sesame seeds, parsnips, rice, and oats. (Note that the Chinese definition of sweet foods is much different from the American one!)

Pitchford says in his dedication that he hopes the reader finds "healing, awareness, and peace" from following his program. The diet is certainly acetic by American standards (no alcohol, caffeine, white flour, fried foods, or sugar, and a minimum of eggs and dairy) but the reasons he gives for avoiding these "negative energy" foods are compelling. From the adrenal damage imparted by coffee to immune dysfunction brought on by excess refined sugar, Pitchford spurs you to rethink every dietary choice and its ultimate influence on your health. Without being alarmist, he adds dietary tips for protecting yourself against the dangers of modern life, including neutralizing damage from water fluoridation (thyroid and immune-system problems may result; fluoride is a carcinogen). There's further reading on food combining, female health, heart disease, pregnancy, fasting, and weight loss. Overall, this is a wonderful book for anyone who's serious about strengthening his or her body from the inside out. --Erica Jorgensen

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Saturday, April 2, 2011

Le Grand Chef a.k.a Best Chef (Standard Edition) DVD

Le Grand Chef a.k.a Best Chef (Standard Edition) DVDthe top film of the second part of 2007 when it surpassed the 2.5 million mark in its first month, and went on to accumulate 2.9 million viewers since last weekend. The film is closing in on the 3 million mark, which it should easily surpass, according to an earlier prediction by its production company ShowEast. The adaptation of HEO Yeong-man's manwha (comparable to Japanese manga and Chinese manwha) proved to be not only attractive to young women - Korea's main film audience - but also to males from several generations, making it a suitable family film.

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Thursday, December 16, 2010

Banchan: Heather Graham Edition

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So it looks like shooting on the documentary is about wrapped up, and we have our Hollywood celebrity to counter Gwyneth Paltrow’s presence in their previous one about Spain. And it’s Heather Graham.

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“Heather Gra-yham…”

The title has also been changed to “Kimchi Chronicles,” which I think works better (two blogs already use that name). The preview video is up. Make sure to catch a glimpse of Jennifer “Fatman Seoul” Flinn.

When asked about which Korean foods would do well in America, Graham said barbecue and banchan–which is what we’ve been saying at ZenKimchi all along, as the hansik promoters have been ignoring barbecue and talking about reducing the number of banchan.

Well, we don’t reduce the number of banchan here. Order up!

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I have to respectfully disagree with you on the LA Galbi theory. As Maangchi said, “At the time I never asked why it’s called LA galbi. I assumed it was because it’s popular among Korean immigrants in America.

But writing this recipe I researched the origin of the name, I couldn’t find the real answer anywhere. So I like to become a detective today, investigating LA galbi:

Theory #1:
LA galbi is cut laterally, so the name comes from the first 2 letters of the word “lateral.”

Theory #2:
Korean immigrants living in Los Angeles, California innovated this cut.

In my personal opinion, theory #2 seems more likely. If #1 theory is true, where is the HO galbi (from the word horizontal)? : )

LA galbi had already existed before I tasted it 20 years ago, but I’ve never seen any other culture use this particular cut of short ribs for BBQ, only Koreans. If your culture also uses this cut, let me know in the comments. But as far as I know, it’s unique.”

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Disagree all you want. There is little information out there, and it
would make a good detective piece. I’m still not sure myself.

Anonymous

You might want to change your post then. “The L.A. stands for lateral-axis cut.” sounds pretty definitive. Maybe “The L.A. might stand for lateral-axis cut. I’m still not sure myself.”

The Maangchi blog has evidence that LA Galbi originated in Hawaii, not LA. Interesting read.

http://pulse.yahoo.com/_UDIGGBWZKKRM6K3UMRCSYV3EVAEd Kim

My mom says LA galbi = Los Angeles. Official Korean-American ajomma position… ;)

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We’re in full swing for Korean Christmas advertising, and I haven’t noticed the string of silly hats on K-pop idols this year. Paris Baguette’s Christmas slogan this year is, “You are not alone.” I don’t know if it’s some solace for singles during what’s considered a couples day, if it’s a tribute to Michael Jackson, or if it’s a message for people who get suicidal this time of year.

Nonetheless, the Christmas cake models are coming out, and they’re looking a little subdued. I hope they won’t be. If they are, we always have the banchan.

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