JOEL'S JOURNAL

A close up of a honeycomb covered by oozing honey
February 8, 2024
Once, honey was called ambrosia, the mythical food of the gods that granted immortality. Now we call it a superfood for the same healing qualities that made it precious and divine to our ancestors. 
A flat lay photo of different kinds of kimchi, a Korean food staple, including cabbage kimchi and radish kimchi among others
January 18, 2024
With the discovery that fermenting fresh ingredients results in distinct flavors and significant health benefits, Koreans transformed adversity into an opportunity for culinary creativity.
Water pouring into and splashing out of a glass of water held by a hand
December 1, 2023
Just as water conforms to the glass that holds it, its shape—and meaning—shifts throughout a person’s life.