We spent last week in Seoul which is quickly becoming one of my favorite places in Asia to visit.  One of the best parts of visiting Korea is the amazing food. It took a little time to figure out what to order while in Korea but since then I have quickly become a huge fan of Korean cuisine. One of my favorite dishes being Kimchi.  Naturally, when I learned Kimchi classes were available in Seoul, I had to sign up!  I spent a pungent but lovely afternoon at Kimchi World in Insadong where I learned how to make Bossam Kimchi as well as several other traditional Korean dishes.

The cost of the course was 28,000 won - about $30USD for that price you also get to dress up in a ridiculous looking traditional Korean costume.  Such a great deal!


Kimchi is loaded with vitamins A, B, and C, but its biggest benefit is its “healthy bacteria” called lactobacilli, found in fermented foods. Studies have shown that Kimchi helps lower cholesterol, blood pressure and that it also has disease fighting antioxidants and well as digestion aiding probiotic bacteria.