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Hello everyone, this is JIRO! 👋 Hope you’ve all been doing well! Today, we’re excited to share the fascinating stories behind Korea’s iconic chili peppers and the two vibrant pepper festivals held in Goesan and Cheongyang. Curious to find out more? Let’s dive right in! ✨ Cheongyang & Goesan  Chili Pepper Festivals What if we had NO chili peppers???? 😭😭 No spicy tteokbokki... No kimchi... No gochujang... ...We couldn't eat ANY of them! 😱 Health Benefits of  Chili Pepper Energy Boost /  Weight Loss /  Better Digestion The power of peppers... Your ultimate daily health companion,  "Chili Pepper" Weight Loss Capsaicin boosts metabolism and burns energy  to help reduce body fat . Fatigue Recovery & Immunity Packed with several times more vitamin C than apples,  it's great for preventing colds and relieving fatigue. Better Digestion & Anti-Aging Stimulates saliva and gastric acid to aid digestion and boost appetite . Plus, beta-carotene and...

Hello, this is JIRO. It has been quite a while since our last post. Our previous article about the Sansuyu (Cornelian Cherry) Festival in Gurye-gun, Jeollanam-do received a lot of positive feedback. So today, we would like to introduce some must-visit local restaurants in Gurye. Let’s take a look! Gurye County, Jeollanam Province See Jirisan Mountain,  Visit Hwaeomsa Temple,  See Sansuyu (Cornelian Cherry) Flowers And check out this local restaurant Sanarae Cheotjip 76 Jikjeon-gil, Toji-myeon, Gurye-gun, Jeollanam-do Signature dish : Mushroom Hot Pot Jirisan — the home of many wild mushrooms! Side dishes served with the mushroom hot pot highlight the natural flavors of the ingredients. A perfect way to experience Gurye’s nature with both your eyes and your taste buds! Jeonwon Garden 76 Seomjingang-ro, Gurye-eup, Gurye-gun, Jeollanam-do Signature dish:  Spicy Fish Stew (Maeuntang) Gurye’s Maeuntang (Spicy Fish Stew) is made with freshwater fish from the Seomjin River, alo...

Hello, this is JIRO! It’s been a while since our last post—hope you’ve been doing well. The weather has been especially cold in Korea recently, and we hope you’re staying warm and healthy wherever you are. In today’s post, we explore Korean food culture shaped by U.S. flour aid after the Korean War. Our focus is on two iconic dishes: tteokbokki, and Busan’s beloved milmyeon. Let’s take a closer look.