Some countries celebrate the new year starting on 1st January. And other celebrations happen at a later date, like the Korean Lunar New Year (Seollal). There is something magical about Seollal. Perhaps it is the fact that Seollal marks a traditional celebration of growing a year older with a difference: after you’ve finished the specially prepared tteokguk soup you instantly grow one year older! Or perhaps it is the bell ringing, ceremonies, delectable food, vibrant clothes and traditional games. Seollal exudes a magnetism which draws us in…
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Ramune is Japan’s #1 soft drink and an integral part of Japanese culture — if you haven’t tried it yet, you must! With so many delicious flavours, there is a favourite for everyone.
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‘How to open a ramune bottle’ is a well-Googled question. If you haven’t seen a ramune bottle before, you might wonder why opening a soda bottle needs any instruction at all. But you’ll probably need some guidance if you’re a first-timer, because ramune comes in old-fashioned bottles with a marble seal.
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In Japan, ramune soda is a cultural touchstone which links the generations. Loved by children and adults, it evokes strong feelings of childhood nostalgia. Ramune has even been described as Japan’s national drink. The charming bottle with its rounded curves, numerous flavours and bright artwork – this all fits with the popular kawaii aesthetic, the Japanese culture of cuteness.
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If you’re a Koreaphile, what better way to celebrate the Korean Lunar New Year (Seollal) than with some delicious Korean food? To get you started, we’ve put together some recipes below, featuring the traditional food served at New Year. Decorate your home with red paper lanterns, invite your friends and family over, and tuck into a feast.
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At Kelly Loves, we have both heritage and experience in Japanese and Korean food and we enjoy bringing the best authentic food from each of these countries straight into your kitchen. Cuisines in different countries are no doubt influenced by each other historically, but as Japan and Korea have their own unique cuisine and culture, it’s not difficult to appreciate the differences.
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Diverse and delicious side dishes are routine in Korean cuisine. Whilst Japanese meals focus on one main dish, there are an array of tempting little side dishes to choose from at Korean mealtimes. Most people focus on the main course when visiting a Korean restaurant, but Korean side dishes mustn't be overlooked. So we are dedicating this blog post to eight side dishes, packed full of flavour and equally as delicious as the mains. Although Korean side dishes are habitual, they are anything but ordinary!
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Korean drinks are a must on your foodie bucket list. There are hundreds of wildly different types of teas, grain beverages and juices. The seemingly endless variety, combined with the fun and quirky packaging, makes us curious to try them all. But where should you begin? To help get you started we have put together a list which includes fizzy milk and a drink containing cooked rice and pine nuts… have we sparked your curiosity? Let’s take a look.
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Pudding! There — we got your attention. Eating something sweet just makes our day a little better. A few bites of dessert after a meal really hits the spot and makes us happier human beings.
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