Digesting Summer’s Sweetness to Await Winter’s Chill
Not long ago, I said a quiet farewell to my last bowl of patbingsu.
I’ve always been fond of summer—even the kind of heat that dulls your appetite and slows everything down. There is something strangely satisfying about that drowsy stillness, and the thrill of an icy spoonful that shocks you awake.
The Consistent Comfort of Classic Patbingsu
Finely shaved ice, a generous layer of red beans, a proud scoop of ice cream on top, and chewy pieces of rice cake nestled gently around it—this classic patbingsu always offers me consistent comfort.
All dishes evolve as time and attention gather around them, but I have never cared much for the flashy or colorful variations. The simple, quaint red bean bingsu still holds the throne in my heart.
The Korean Sweetest Treat: Patbingsu
From Melting Sweet Snow to Real Winter Snow
Summer lingered restlessly until the end of September, and finally, autumn arrived only in mid-October. Autumn always feels too short—before long, the cold will return, and for four long months, everything will be frozen again.
Soon, the real snow will fall. This time, it’s the kind you cannot eat.
