Back to Korea

For me, 2010 actually began a few days early at my buddy Sean's house. Almost every time I go away, whether abroad or somewhere here in the States, I stay at his apartment the night before. This has become tradition. We've known each other for years and our relationship consists almost entirely of cooking and rambling for hours with the occasional vodka to keep things moving.

2010 began with an amazing meal of ribs. Here's a foolproof method I learned and wrote in my journal: After cutting the ribs between the bones into singles, poach in broth for at least an hour until tender, then pan-fry to give the outside some texture. Toss with sauce and enjoy.

The following morning I caught a flight to New York, then on to Seoul. I landed on New Year's Eve, but because it was freezing and I was exhausted I settled for a simple meal and a good night's sleep at my favorite love motel in the Sinchon neighborhood. I'd really like to write more but I'm getting a lift in a few minutes to Burlington so I can fly to Colombia tomorrow. . .