Category Archives: Chef Kelly

TGIF – Korean Chop Chop (Chapchae) Noodles Recipe

  Having lived in the US most of my life – it seems that traditional Korean vermicelli (glass) noodles, otherwise known as Chap Chae, or as I call it “Chop Chop Noodles” (named so as everything is chopped/julienned & stir-fried),  is … Continue reading

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Korean dishes: banchan ("little dishes") – an intro: Kimchi = Korean

After a weekend of Korean BBQ at the Yelp! KBBQ Event , I’m inspired to go back to my roots of Korean food!    Banchan basically translates to “little dishes” that Koreans eat with rice.  It’s sorta like Korean version of … Continue reading

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Two minutes! My entire destiny was decided by some person in 2 minutes.

I feel like a tiny ant…among the 200+ people who were there today.  I keep replaying the two minutes of audition (basically answering the question of, “why do you want to be the next FN star?”) and wish I’d have … Continue reading

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Pic from the Saddle Ranch

Looks like just anotherbat but everyone’s playing the w8ing game.

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So this us what casting calls r like…

Been w8ing for my name 2b called here at Saddle Ranch on Sunset. Actors, caterers, chefs, some super nice n approachable, some who’s all primpt and has the look of “I’m so hot, don’t touch me” all wanting 2b the … Continue reading

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food network…here I come!

It’s OUT!  It’s been a secret until now.  I’ve only told a few select people and now, of course, here on my blog and to the rest of the internet world – for those few of you who may be reading … Continue reading

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Julie & Julia (movie review) – and Kelly Kim?

I don’t want to spoil the movie for anyone.  Nor did I have a huge expectation given that they seemed to have spent so much $ promoting it and yes – the ending was bit flat, like they got really … Continue reading

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More fruit sushi – cotton candy pluot & cantaloupe sashimi

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Fruit Sushi – heirloom tomato & mozzarella

Yes – tomato IS a fruit, actually (ie., bears seeds).   Full of lycopene, VitC; full of anti-oxidants:)

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Fruit Sushi – Part II

              Really had the creative juices flowing this weekend.  See below for two additional creations:  Watermelon pluot “tuna” maki rolled in basil leaf with a slice of yellow peach. Yellow & white peach “scallops” … Continue reading

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