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"Old soldiers don't die. They just fade away..." - General Douglas MacArthur 

After starting off with a great deal of action early on, the Korean War would quickly wind down into a stalemate, but that doesn't mean that there wasn't any mire excitement left in the conflict. 

Join the Hungry Historian as he takes you through those tension filled years of the stalemate in Korea, which at times would become reminiscent of the action along the Western Front during World War I.

From there, you'll learn about the negotiations and events that would ultimately lead to a cease fire being signed, and the human cost that it took to get there.

As a featured recipe, Chef Money has prepared a late night favourite from the Korean peninsula and one that you'll want to wash down with your favourite suds - Korean Fried Chicken

Korean Fried Chicken

Ingredients

◦3lbs of chicken cut of your choice
◦2 TBSP rice wine
◦2 TSP minced ginger
◦1 TSP fine sea salt
◦½ TSP ground black pepper
◦1 cup potato/corn starch
◦Oil for cooking

Korean Fried Chicken Sauce

◦3 TBSP Ketchup
◦2 TBSP Gochujang (Korean chili paste)
◦ ¼ cup honey
◦¼ cup brown sugar
◦2 TBSP soy sauce
◦2 TBSP minced garlic
◦1 TBSP sesame oil

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“We’ve been looking for the enemy for some time now. We’ve finally found him. We’re surrounded. That simplifies things.” – Lewis “Chesty” Puller 

Welcome back to Part IV of the Hungry Historian's (somewhat) in-depth series on the Korean War. 

When we last spoke, war had officially broken out across the 38th peninsula, and the UN was trying to rally troops to stop the Communist horde driving from the North. After some early success, the North Koreans would be pushed back by the combined strength of the UN and US forces.

Outside of various threats from the North Korean's Chinese allies, things were looking pretty good for the powers of democracy. That would be until, say, a new combatant entered the fracas.

In every major global conflict, there is at least ONE battle or event that stands out over the others. One battle that would make it hard to forget even the most “forgotten” of wars. The Korean War would be no different. 

On this episode, you'll not only learn about the intervention of the Chinese People's Volunteer Army, and the Battle of Chosin Reservoir, but you'll also learn a dynamite recipe for a traditional Korean chicken soup - Dak Gomtang. 

Cheers!

Dak Gomtang

Ingredients:

•1 whole chicken - 3 to 4 pounds, and cleaned
•10 - 12 Big Ol' FAT garlic cloves
•1 1" piece of ginger, sliced
•½ medium onion, diced
•3 green onions
•½ teaspoon whole black peppercorns 
•Salt and pepper to taste

** Directions, Chef tips, and optional spicy sauce ingredients included within episode **

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"If we let Korea down, the Soviet[s] will keep right on going and swallow up one [place] after another.” - President Harry Truman

Through the first two episodes of this series, the Hungry Historian has set the scene for the moments and events that led to war in Korea being a possibility. This episode deals with the breakout of the war itself.

June 25th, 1950, having been preceded by an artillery barrage, the North Korean People's Army drives South of the 38th parallel, thus invading the Republic of Korea. 

Follow along as the Hungry Historian explains the decisions made by the newly formed United Nations that would draw other member countries into the conflict. Learn more about why President Harry Truman and the United States were so hesitant to jump back into the squared circle of global conflict.

As a featured recipe, Chef Money is serving up a Korean spin on a Japanese dish, that itself was inspired by a French dish - Donkatsu

Cheers!

** Recipe and directions are available within the episode**

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"Communism is not love. Communism is a hammer which we use to crush the enemy. " - Mao Zedong

Welcome back for part two of the Hungry Historian's look at the Korean War. In the first episode, Chef Money briefly discussed the modern history of the Korean peninsula up until the end of the Second World War. 

In this episode, the Chef returns to walk you through the years in between the end of World War II and the breakout of war in Korea in the summer of 1950. You'll discover that it wasn't just a simple decision that was made one day for both sides to go to war. No. This was an issue that had been simmering and was now ready to spill over. 

As a featured recipe, Chef Money has decided to double down on his Bulgogi Beef recipe and brings to you a western influence on this Korean classic - Bulgogi Beef Pizza. This sweet and savoury dish is one that you WON'T want to miss out on!

Cheers!

** Recipe and directions available within the episode!**

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"Eventually the Korean War will be understood as one of the most destructive and one of the most important wars of the twentieth century." 
 - Bruce Cumings, The Korean War: A History

Happy New Year! 

Welcome to 2024 and the THIRD season of the Hungry Historian!

Chef Money has some great things coming your way this year and he is kicking it off with a multi episode look at one of the twentieth century's most impactful and least talked about events - the Korean War. 

On this first episode, the Chef will walk you through the events that led to the country of Korea initially being separated. During these years, the native population would be ruled by various foreign powers before becoming the Allies concern following World War II.

To go along with this opening episode, Chef Money has also prepared a traditional Korean dish to serve your way. A favourite in both the North and South, you'll want to get your hands on this recipe for Bulgogi Beef.

Cheers!

* Recipe and Chef tips available within the episode*

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“Maybe Christmas doesn’t come from a store. Maybe Christmas…perhaps…means a little bit more!” — The Grinch

Do you hear what I hear? It's the sound of Christmas! It's practically here!  Chef Money has been in full swing decking the halls and rockin' around many a Christmas tree. 

In the true spirit of the holiday,the Chef has a gift to bestow upon you. Well, technically it's two gifts. 

The first is a holiday themed episode and a trip down memory lane via a fun draft of some of your favourite Christmas movies and songs. This gift comes with a surprise co-host.

The second present is the episode's featured recipe. A sweet and indulgen  delightful twist on a breakfast classic - Crème Brûlée French Toast. It has become a staple when we host brunch, and perhaps it'll make your culinar  rolodex, too!

Cheers!

**Recipe and directions Available within the episode!**

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"The more I think of our assault the more wonderful it appears, we were given almost the impossible to do and did it."
- Lt. Col. Agar Adamson

On part one of his look at the Battle of Passchendaele and the role of the Canadian Corps, Chef Money walked you through the background and events of The Third Battle of Ypres, in order to get you prepared for today.

Despite being known as The Battle of Passchendaele, the battle is better known as The Third Battle of Ypres. Yet, within that campaign there were TWO Battle of Passchendaele. Both of which featured the Canadian Corps.

That's why you're here today. To hear the conclusion of the series, as well as get the directions for the series' featured recipe - Pasta 'n Kale.

Cheers!

**Directions available within the show!**

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"A man may die, nations may rise and fall, but an idea lives on." - John F. Kennedy

November 22nd, 1963. Dallas, Texas. 

It has been sixty years since the 35th President of the United States, John F. Kennedy, was assassinated by a lone gunman or a massive conspiracy. Whichever of those two you subscribe to. 

Today, on the sixtieth anniversary of that day, I am not here to talk about it or the entire world of tin foil hat truthers that it has spawned. 

No. On the anniversary of what was easily his darkest hour, I have decided to serve up what is most likely his finest one. 

Along with the story of PT-109, I'll also be giving you a list of ingredients and directions to make an incredibly delicious and decadent twist on a classic dessert - Coconut Cream Pie.

Cheers!

You'll find out in the episode why coconuts matter to this story.

**Ingredients and directions available within the episode**

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“Hell is not fire; that would be the ultimate in suffering. Hell is mud.”

– the Wipers Times, a trench newspaper produced secretly by British Troops

With Remembrance Day upon us Chef Money has decided to cook up a story of one of Canada’s defining moments - The Battle of Passchendaele. 

In this first of two parts, the Chef will briefly walk you through the background and events that led us to The Third Battle of Ypres, also known as The Battle of Passchendaele. 

As a featured recipe, Chef Money is bringing you a spin on an Italian staple, as you'll be making his version of Pesto in today's dish - Pasta n' Kale.

Cheers!

Pasta n' Kale

Ingredients:

• ⅓ cup of olive oil
• 4 cloves of garlic, peeled
• 4 cups of kale, ribs removed, chopped, and packed
• ½ cup grated parm
• 3 tbsp fresh lemon juice
• ½ cup walnuts 
• 1 tsp kosher salt
• Pasta of choice

**Directions and tips to follow**

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What is this?! ANOTHER episode on Curses?!?!

And JUST in time for Halloween?! A perfect treat, and you didn't even have to go door to door in order to get it!

That's right! The Chef has doubled down, returned to his bag of terrifying tales, and pulled out another episode on famous curses throughout history.

This time, he focuses on those curses associated with the wide world of sports and the arts, while offering up a cocktail recipe perfect for having in hand when that first flood of trick or treaters hit the streets. 

Come for the curses, but stay for the Banshee Bite. 

Cheers!

**Recipe and directions available within the episode. **