{"id":18088,"date":"2023-06-24T11:10:53","date_gmt":"2023-06-24T18:10:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.leavinglinda.starthistlemedia.com\/?page_id=18088"},"modified":"2025-09-08T22:37:38","modified_gmt":"2025-09-09T05:37:38","slug":"catfish-and-kimchee","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.leavinglinda.starthistlemedia.com\/?page_id=18088","title":{"rendered":"Catfish &#038; Kimchee"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><em>If you really want to make a friend, go to someone\u2019s house and eat with him&#8230; people who give you their food give you their heart<\/em>. \u2014 Cesar Chavez<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Since I\u2019ve finally published my memoir and wrote in my <em>About the Author<\/em> page \u201c\u2026to get Bob\u2019s recipes for &#8216;the best fried catfish in St. Louis&#8217; and Korean pickled watermelon rind\u2026 visit his &#8216;homemade and dated&#8217; website&#8230;\u201d I\u2019d better have those recipes accessible. So here they are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:26px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.leavinglinda.starthistlemedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/pexels-photo-1352270-4.jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1880\" height=\"1245\" src=\"https:\/\/www.leavinglinda.starthistlemedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/pexels-photo-1352270-4.jpeg\" alt=\"fried meat with potato fries and ketchup dip on plate\" class=\"wp-image-18130\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.leavinglinda.starthistlemedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/pexels-photo-1352270-4.jpeg 1880w, https:\/\/www.leavinglinda.starthistlemedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/pexels-photo-1352270-4-300x199.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.leavinglinda.starthistlemedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/pexels-photo-1352270-4-1024x678.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.leavinglinda.starthistlemedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/pexels-photo-1352270-4-768x509.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.leavinglinda.starthistlemedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/pexels-photo-1352270-4-1536x1017.jpeg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1880px) 100vw, 1880px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo by Lukas on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pexels.com\/photo\/fried-meat-with-potato-fries-and-ketchup-dip-on-plate-1352270\/\" rel=\"nofollow\">Pexels.com<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Best Fried Catfish in St. Louis<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You\u2019ll understand the title above once you\u2019ve read my memoir. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Ingredients:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>6 medium size Catfish fillets (or equivalent)<br>Cooking oil<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Coating:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u00bd Tbsp garlic powder<br>\u00bd Tbsp onion powder&nbsp;&nbsp;<br>1 tsp black pepper<br>1 tsp paprika<br>1 tsp salt<br>1 \u00bd C plain breadcrumbs<br>1 \u00bd C corn meal<br><br>Dipping batter<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u00bd C white flour<br>\u00bd C water<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Equipment:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Mixing bowls<br>Metal cooking pan large enough to hold two fish fillets, or electric deep fryer<br>Slotted metal spatula or similar utensil<br>High temperature food thermometer<br>Cooling rack<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Procedure:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Begin by placing enough cooking oil into pan so fillets will be submerged. Set burner to low to begin slowly heating oil while assembling ingredients. Check heating oil occasionally and keep temperature below 300F until ready to cook fish. If using electric deep fryer place oil in fryer and set to 365F.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Add all dry ingredients except flour into medium sized bowl and mix.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Add water and flour into separate bowl and mix with wire whisk until blended. Mixture should be consistency of thin paste.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Now check oil heat and turn up temperature until oil is at 375F.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Dip fish fillet into wet flour mixture and coat fillet thoroughly. Then dip coated fillet into dry coating. Using clean hand and a spoon, cover fillet with cornmeal mixture. &nbsp;Remove and set aside. Now coat additional fillet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Carefully place fillets into hot oil with metal spatula or similar and cook until fillets float to top.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Remove cooked fillets and place on cooling rack. Continue procedure with additional fillets if required.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Notes:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Coating \u2013 Experiment with different spices. \u201cOld Bay\u201d, cayenne pepper, etc. You can mix the coating with some of the batter, deep fry that, and see if you like the taste. You can also make a large batch of coating and store it for future use. (Important! Do not store leftover coating that you\u2019ve used to batter fish. Unless it\u2019s stored in the refrigerator and used within a couple of days.) I mix leftover batter and coating together, add a little baking powder and make hushpuppies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Batter \u2013 Some people add hot sauce or other flavorings. Instead of wheat flour, I now often use chickpea flour. Furthermore, don\u2019t pre-batter too many fish. The batter gets soggy and doesn\u2019t fry well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Oil \u2013 Use oil that has a high smoking point. Soy, vegetable, canola, etc. After using, let the oil cool, then strain, and reuse for deep frying. Overheating the oil reduces its usefulness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Temperature \u2013 The ideal temperature for deep frying fish is usually around 360F. Thin fillets can often be cooked at a lower temperature. Ratio of fish to oil can also affect temperature. For example, if you fry too many fish in a small pan, the oil will cool down quickly and not cook properly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Cooling rack \u2013 Ideally, don\u2019t drain cooked fish on paper towels. A cooling rack or frying basket works best. However, for best practices and marital bliss, make sure you thoroughly wash the rack after use, or even better, have a dedicated \u201cfried food\u201d cooling rack.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That\u2019s about it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Enjoy<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.leavinglinda.starthistlemedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Kimchee-2.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"741\" height=\"706\" src=\"https:\/\/www.leavinglinda.starthistlemedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Kimchee-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-18134\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.leavinglinda.starthistlemedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Kimchee-2.jpg 741w, https:\/\/www.leavinglinda.starthistlemedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Kimchee-2-300x286.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 741px) 100vw, 741px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:21px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Way of Kimchee<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>According to so called \u201ccult expert\u201d Mia Donovan, in a <em>Refinery 29<\/em> article, \u201cThey, [Unification Church members] were sleeping in vans and not really eating.\u201d When we did eat, it was only mush, according to what Vincent Bugliosi wrote in the afterword to his book, <em>Helter Skelter. <\/em>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:0px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:21px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.leavinglinda.starthistlemedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Mush-2.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"422\" height=\"421\" src=\"https:\/\/www.leavinglinda.starthistlemedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Mush-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-18132\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.leavinglinda.starthistlemedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Mush-2.jpg 422w, https:\/\/www.leavinglinda.starthistlemedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Mush-2-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.leavinglinda.starthistlemedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Mush-2-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 422px) 100vw, 422px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Steel cut oats<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Since I never did cook mush while I was the team cook in one of those vans, and I and everyone else ate just fine, I\u2019d like to know where they got their information. Perhaps later, I\u2019ll challenge those assumptions in a blog post titled, <em>The Way of Mush. <\/em>But for now, my focus is kimchee.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In the early eighties, I was at a Korean restaurant ordering lunch after delivering seafood to Japanese restaurants throughout Atlanta, Georgia.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:21px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.leavinglinda.starthistlemedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/pexels-photo-1907228-2.jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1880\" height=\"1253\" src=\"https:\/\/www.leavinglinda.starthistlemedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/pexels-photo-1907228-2.jpeg\" alt=\"cooked ramen\" class=\"wp-image-18135\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.leavinglinda.starthistlemedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/pexels-photo-1907228-2.jpeg 1880w, https:\/\/www.leavinglinda.starthistlemedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/pexels-photo-1907228-2-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.leavinglinda.starthistlemedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/pexels-photo-1907228-2-1024x682.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.leavinglinda.starthistlemedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/pexels-photo-1907228-2-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.leavinglinda.starthistlemedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/pexels-photo-1907228-2-1536x1024.jpeg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1880px) 100vw, 1880px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo by Cats Coming on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pexels.com\/photo\/cooked-ramen-1907228\/\" rel=\"nofollow\">Pexels.com<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:21px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cI\u2019d like the kimchee soup.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cOrder something else. White people no like. Too spicy,\u201d the Korean waitress responded. \u201cTry Bulgogi.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cI know it\u2019s spicy. That\u2019s why I ordered it. I have a bad cold.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cOkay, I warned you.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As I ate the soup, my eyes started watering, I began to sweat, and my sinuses cleared.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cSee. Too spicy.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I countered, \u201cTongil Gyo,\u201d saying the Korean name for the Unification Church.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cTongil Gyo? Oh\u2026you know \u2018bout kimchee.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Many years later, in 2018, while travelling throughout New Zealand promoting my wife\u2019s memoir \u201cFree Maree\u201d, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.Freemaree.com\">www.Freemaree.com<\/a>&nbsp;&nbsp; I decided to make kimchee for our hosts. In Dunedin, at an Asian market, I asked a young Asian man if they had gochugaru (Korean pepper powder). He stared at me dumbfounded.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cWow. A white person has never asked me for that. It\u2019s in the next aisle behind you.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Throughout the years, usually, there\u2019s been a jar of kimchee sitting in our refrigerator. Sometimes homemade, but usually store-bought from an Asian market. Although I\u2019ve made kimchee in the past, I often found it hard to get the proper ingredients and many recipes difficult to duplicate. Therefore, I came up with my own recipe and kimchee-making procedure. It\u2019s easy, works great, and (usually) delicious. (My curried and carrot peel kimchee tasted terrible.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:19px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.leavinglinda.starthistlemedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/pexels-photo-8601413-2.jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"867\" height=\"1300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.leavinglinda.starthistlemedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/pexels-photo-8601413-2.jpeg\" alt=\"bread food dinner lunch\" class=\"wp-image-18136\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.leavinglinda.starthistlemedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/pexels-photo-8601413-2.jpeg 867w, https:\/\/www.leavinglinda.starthistlemedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/pexels-photo-8601413-2-200x300.jpeg 200w, https:\/\/www.leavinglinda.starthistlemedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/pexels-photo-8601413-2-683x1024.jpeg 683w, https:\/\/www.leavinglinda.starthistlemedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/pexels-photo-8601413-2-768x1152.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 867px) 100vw, 867px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo by Polina Tankilevitch on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pexels.com\/photo\/bread-food-dinner-lunch-8601413\/\" rel=\"nofollow\">Pexels.com<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:21px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>I call kimchee Korean <em>sauerkraut,<\/em> and the main difference between the two is flavoring. While traditional sauerkraut rarely has added flavorings, kimchee may contain garlic, pepper, gochugaru, onions, ginger, fish sauce, oysters, beef broth, miso, shrimp, seaweed, scallions, or other \u201csecret\u201d ingredients.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Equipment:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Thankfully, kimchee can be made without any special equipment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Stainless steel, glass, ceramic and even plastic mixing bowls work fine. (For large amounts of kimchee, I\u2019ve used recycled five-gallon plastic pickle buckets) Likewise, use stainless steel and plastic utensils. Stay away from reactive metals like copper and aluminum.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For fermenting your kimchee you\u2019ll need some glass jars. I use Mason jars, or one-gallon glass jars my son acquired from the local bar and grill where he worked. For a while I used our French press coffee maker until my son complained about the coffee tasting like cabbage.  A press dedicated to kimchee-making might be a good idea. You can also use food grade plastic tubs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.leavinglinda.starthistlemedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/French-Press-1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"565\" height=\"377\" src=\"https:\/\/www.leavinglinda.starthistlemedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/French-Press-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-18138\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.leavinglinda.starthistlemedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/French-Press-1.jpg 565w, https:\/\/www.leavinglinda.starthistlemedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/French-Press-1-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 565px) 100vw, 565px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>For lids, if you\u2019re using Mason jars, make sure the lid insert has a plastic coating. You can also buy special plastic lids, lid inserts, or use plastic wrap.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I also butchered and modified some plastic measuring cups I use to keep the fermenting vegetables suspended below the liquid. (Patent not pending.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:19px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.leavinglinda.starthistlemedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/kimchee-cups-2.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"454\" src=\"https:\/\/www.leavinglinda.starthistlemedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/kimchee-cups-2-1024x454.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-18137\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.leavinglinda.starthistlemedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/kimchee-cups-2-1024x454.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.leavinglinda.starthistlemedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/kimchee-cups-2-300x133.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.leavinglinda.starthistlemedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/kimchee-cups-2-768x340.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.leavinglinda.starthistlemedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/kimchee-cups-2.jpg 1047w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:19px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Air locks: Some people use air locks, which allows gasses to escape from the fermenting vegetables without letting oxygen in. I\u2019ve never used them. Here\u2019s an excellent article on the subject: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.makesauerkraut.com\/fermentation-lids\/\">Air Locks<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Ingredients:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Salt \u2013 Himalayan Pink Salt, Celtic Sea Salt, Kosher salt, or salt gathered by dancing fairies on an enchanted island should work fine. Personally, I use regular non-iodized table salt. (If using larger grained salt, measure by weight.) Tip: If you\u2019re going to do a lot of pickling, purchase salt in bulk from a restaurant supplier.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Water \u2013 I use filtered water that\u2019s free of chlorine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Vegetables:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Cabbage \u2013 Although Napa cabbage is often the primary vegetable used to make kimchee, in some areas it can be hard to find and a little pricy. Standard round, (I call it Anglo cabbage) and other cabbages can also be used.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.leavinglinda.starthistlemedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/pexels-photo-134877.jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1880\" height=\"1253\" src=\"https:\/\/www.leavinglinda.starthistlemedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/pexels-photo-134877.jpeg\" alt=\"green cabbage\" class=\"wp-image-18139\" style=\"width:-238px;height:-159px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.leavinglinda.starthistlemedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/pexels-photo-134877.jpeg 1880w, https:\/\/www.leavinglinda.starthistlemedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/pexels-photo-134877-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.leavinglinda.starthistlemedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/pexels-photo-134877-1024x682.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.leavinglinda.starthistlemedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/pexels-photo-134877-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.leavinglinda.starthistlemedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/pexels-photo-134877-1536x1024.jpeg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1880px) 100vw, 1880px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo by freestocks.org on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pexels.com\/photo\/green-cabbage-134877\/\" rel=\"nofollow\">Pexels.com<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>For super-quick and easy kimchee use pre-shredded cabbage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Carrots &#8211; Standard or baby carrots work fine. I\u2019ve read where the sugars in carrots may affect fermentation so limit their use.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Cauliflower \u2013 Use all the cauliflower, including leaves and stem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Celery \u2013 Pretty straightforward. Again, use everything, including leaves.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Cucumbers \u2013 Asian cucumbers with thin skins work great. Other cucumbers can also be used. If you can eat it raw with the skin on, and it tastes okay, leave the skin on, if not, peel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Green tomatoes \u2013 When a friend gave me some green tomatoes. I sliced them into small slices and combined them with other vegetables for kimchee. Tasted great.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Leafy greens \u2013 One summer I worked at a resort in Northern California. While walking past a compost pile, I saw a large pile of discarded Romaine lettuce cores and wondered if they would be good for kimchee. The next time I made kimchee, I added sliced Romaine cores, and it was good.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Swiss chard works well, as does spinach. Although, some of the lighter greens tend to almost disintegrate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:19px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.leavinglinda.starthistlemedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/pexels-photo-9005958.jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1749\" height=\"1300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.leavinglinda.starthistlemedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/pexels-photo-9005958.jpeg\" alt=\"person holding green vegetable on stainless round plate\" class=\"wp-image-18140\" style=\"width:642px;height:477px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.leavinglinda.starthistlemedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/pexels-photo-9005958.jpeg 1749w, https:\/\/www.leavinglinda.starthistlemedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/pexels-photo-9005958-300x223.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.leavinglinda.starthistlemedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/pexels-photo-9005958-1024x761.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.leavinglinda.starthistlemedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/pexels-photo-9005958-768x571.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.leavinglinda.starthistlemedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/pexels-photo-9005958-1536x1142.jpeg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1749px) 100vw, 1749px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo by Maria Verkhoturtseva on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pexels.com\/photo\/person-holding-green-vegetable-on-stainless-round-plate-9005958\/\" rel=\"nofollow\">Pexels.com<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Onions\u2013Green onions (scallions) are almost always used in kimchee. Other types work well too.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Pickled garlic \u2013 After a fellow kimchee aficionado, who had just returned from Korea, told me about the kimchee with whole garlic cloves he had enjoyed, I tried using raw whole garlic cloves, but it didn\u2019t turn out well. Then I decided to pickle the garlic first. That works well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:19px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.leavinglinda.starthistlemedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Pickled-Garlic-1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"381\" height=\"433\" src=\"https:\/\/www.leavinglinda.starthistlemedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Pickled-Garlic-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-18141\" style=\"width:478px;height:543px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.leavinglinda.starthistlemedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Pickled-Garlic-1.jpg 381w, https:\/\/www.leavinglinda.starthistlemedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Pickled-Garlic-1-264x300.jpg 264w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 381px) 100vw, 381px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:21px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>There are many recipes for Korean pickled garlic online. Note: Recently I started adding unpeeled watermelon rind slices to jars of pickling garlic.  The slices are usually ready to eat after an overnight soak. EZPZ.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Pickled Lemon \u2013 I pickled a small bag of lemons someone gave me. I wanted more and asked for lemons around the neighborhood. Lemons started arriving in bags on the front porch. Soon I had too many lemons! The recipe I previously used was too time-consuming. Here\u2019s what I did:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:21px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.leavinglinda.starthistlemedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Pickled-Lemons-2.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"566\" height=\"426\" src=\"https:\/\/www.leavinglinda.starthistlemedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Pickled-Lemons-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-18142\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.leavinglinda.starthistlemedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Pickled-Lemons-2.jpg 566w, https:\/\/www.leavinglinda.starthistlemedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Pickled-Lemons-2-300x226.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 566px) 100vw, 566px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Gather lemons and rinse. Cut off ends with stem. Slice lemons into sections and place one layer into non-reactive container. Sprinkle salt onto lemons and continue layering lemons\/salt until container is full. User about one cup of salt to gallon of lemons. Let sit for a few hours. Smash lemons to release juice. Once salty juice is covering lemons, place a weighted plate on top of lemons. (If there&#8217;s not enough juice to cover lemons, add water.) Don&#8217;t refrigerate. Daily check on lemons and stir with non-reactive spoon or paddle. After a few days put into smaller containers with salty liquid and refrigerate. That&#8217;s it. Will keep for months or perhaps longer. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Use as is or place in water to help remove excess saltiness. Add to salads, in Moroccan cuisine and various recipes. I once made a tasty chutney for lamb with pickled lemons, cranberries, onions, sugar, and other ingredients. Great in watermelon salsa. I also like to remove seeds from the preserved lemons then lightly puree the lemons and use as a seasoning or spread. Great in sushi or fish sandwiches. I call it le-mon-naa-duh, like tapenade the pureed olive spread.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Radish\u2013There are many types of radishes. From small round red radishes to large Daikon. Most of them should work fine. You can even include the radish greens.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Summer Squash\u2013Great way to use up that excess zucchini. Young squash is usually best, but I\u2019ve had decent results with mature pieces. Yellow squash also works. Personally, I haven\u2019t used other types.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Watermelon Rind\u2013During summertime I use a lot of watermelon for smoothies, gazpacho, and salsa. The rind also works well for kimchee. I freeze the rind to soften the flesh. Defrost when ready to use, then fillet the skin from the fleshy part. (I used to fillet fish for a living, so that part\u2019s easy for me.) May take some practice, but it\u2019s worth it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:21px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.leavinglinda.starthistlemedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Watermelon-fillet-2.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"420\" height=\"522\" src=\"https:\/\/www.leavinglinda.starthistlemedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Watermelon-fillet-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-18158\" style=\"width:467px;height:580px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.leavinglinda.starthistlemedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Watermelon-fillet-2.jpg 420w, https:\/\/www.leavinglinda.starthistlemedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Watermelon-fillet-2-241x300.jpg 241w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 420px) 100vw, 420px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Filleted watermelon rind<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Hint:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Add kimcheed or non-kimcheed rind to soups or stir-fries and see if anyone can guess the \u201csecret vegetable\u201d. You can also cut peeled or unpeeled unfrozen watermelon rind into bite-sized pieces and pickle it like garlic. You can even add it to jars of pickles from the grocery store. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Other Vegetables:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Although I haven\u2019t tried it, I read where broccoli doesn\u2019t work well. If you\u2019re not sure about using a particular vegetable, simply make a small batch. If it doesn\u2019t kimchee (I think it should also be a verb) well, cook it in a stir-fry or soup.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Primary Flavorings:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.leavinglinda.starthistlemedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Pepper-powder-3.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"212\" height=\"297\" src=\"https:\/\/www.leavinglinda.starthistlemedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Pepper-powder-3.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-18167\" style=\"width:397px;height:556px\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:21px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Red Pepper Powder\u2013 (Gochugaru) With the advent of Amazon, this is fairly easy to acquire (at least in the US). In a pinch I\u2019ve used chili powder, dried guajillo peppers and red pepper flakes. (Soak guajillo peppers in boiled water for about twenty minutes to soften.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Garlic\u2013Sliced raw whole cloves. I buy pre-peeled garlic in bulk for pickling and kimchee. In a pinch I\u2019ve even used granulated garlic. I\u2019ve also used garlic puree I purchased at an Indian store.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ginger\u2013Peeled and chopped fresh ginger is best. I\u2019ve also used ginger puree purchased at an Indian store.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Additional Flavorings:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As mentioned earlier, you can add a multitude of additional flavors to your kimchee: Fish sauce, oysters, small shrimp, miso, seaweed, applesauce, etc. Our recipe will only use the primary flavorings. Add additional flavors if desired.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Procedure to make one quart of basic kimchee:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Don\u2019t worry too much about following this recipe to the letter. Making kimchee isn\u2019t an exact science. However, make sure all your utensils, jars, and working surfaces are thoroughly cleaned with hot soapy water and rinsed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Dissolve \u00bc cup salt with one quart of warm water. Set aside. (I always have a gallon of salty water on hand for kimchee. Use one cup salt to a gallon of water.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Slice around a quart and a half of washed chosen vegetables, into bite-sized pieces and place into mixing bowl. Cover with salted water that was set aside. Stir mixture occasionally throughout the day or place weighted plate over vegetables to submerge in brine. After a few hours of soaking, vegetables are usually ready for flavoring to be added. However, I always let the vegetables sit overnight unrefrigerated<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.leavinglinda.starthistlemedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Veges-in-jar-2.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"275\" height=\"435\" src=\"https:\/\/www.leavinglinda.starthistlemedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Veges-in-jar-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-18159\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.leavinglinda.starthistlemedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Veges-in-jar-2.jpg 275w, https:\/\/www.leavinglinda.starthistlemedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Veges-in-jar-2-190x300.jpg 190w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 275px) 100vw, 275px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Vegetables in brine<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Tip:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Keep a jar of brine in refrigerator and add leftover raw vegetables to the brine until you have enough for a batch of kimchee. (As an experiment, I made kimchee out of vegetables that had been soaking in salt brine for two months. It turned out well.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>After brined vegetables have sat for the required time, place vegetables in mixing bowl and add:  2 tablespoons sugar*, \u00bc cup gochugaru, \u00bc cup peeled and sliced fresh garlic, \u00bc cup peeled and chopped fresh ginger and \u00bc cup sliced green onions. (Amounts are only suggestions. Adjust according to taste.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Mix all ingredients together then pack loosely into quart jar. Leave about an inch of vegetables below jar rim. Pour liquid from mixing bowl over vegetables in jar until covered. If short of liquid, simply add water. (If you have too many vegetables, use in a stir-fry or other dish.)<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>*Sugar can be eliminated; however, you&#8217;ll need to add a pureed apple or pear, or even unsweetened applesauce.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.leavinglinda.starthistlemedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Top-of-kimchee-2.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"338\" height=\"421\" src=\"https:\/\/www.leavinglinda.starthistlemedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Top-of-kimchee-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-18165\" style=\"width:442px;height:551px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.leavinglinda.starthistlemedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Top-of-kimchee-2.jpg 338w, https:\/\/www.leavinglinda.starthistlemedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Top-of-kimchee-2-241x300.jpg 241w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 338px) 100vw, 338px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:21px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>I then place the plastic strainer I created over vegetables to keep vegetables submerged. However, I\u2019ve made kimchee for years without using the strainer with decent results. Now place lid on jar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If not using an air lock, you\u2019ll need to burp the jar occasionally. Simply loosen lid to let gas escape. Occasionally check kimchee to see if it\u2019s fermented to your liking. If it is, place jar in refrigerator to slow down fermentation. (It\u2019s usually a good idea to set jar inside bowl or similar container to catch juices that might spill over.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(Fermentation occurs faster in a warm environment. If you want a batch of kimchee quickly, let it sit at room temperature on the countertop. If you\u2019ll be needing it later, place directly into refrigerator but remove to room temperature to speed up fermentation.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Smaller pieces of vegetables will also absorb the salt brine quicker and can help make a faster kimchee.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In a few days, your kimchee should be ready for use. Check out the numerous uses for kimchee online.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Variations:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you\u2019ve made your first batch of basic kimchee successfully, you might want to try out different methods and ingredients. I like to take about of a quarter of the vegetables and add some applesauce or a peeled apple and puree that mixture in a blender. I then add that puree to the kimchee vegetables.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I\u2019ve already listed the different ingredients others use in their kimchee. Try some of those and see how you like it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.leavinglinda.starthistlemedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/kimchee-relish-2.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"477\" height=\"460\" src=\"https:\/\/www.leavinglinda.starthistlemedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/kimchee-relish-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-18164\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.leavinglinda.starthistlemedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/kimchee-relish-2.jpg 477w, https:\/\/www.leavinglinda.starthistlemedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/kimchee-relish-2-300x289.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 477px) 100vw, 477px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>You can also make a relish. Simply add kimchee to a food processor and pulse to desired consistency. (I often use watermelon rind kimchee for this.) Throw in some Sriracha sauce, horseradish, mayonnaise, peanut butter or even some ketchup. Who knows what new taste sensations you might discover?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For example, after I was comparing sauerkraut and kimchee I wondered if I could make the German counterpart more interesting. After I bought a jar of sauerkraut, I drained it then added garlic\/ginger paste, red pepper powder, sliced pickled garlic, a little sugar, sliced scallions and sesame seeds. I think I added too much pepper powder, but there\u2019s potential. Once I\u2019ve created a palatable product, I might have to contact Steinfeld\u2019s and other sauerkraut producers. (Remember you saw it here first.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.leavinglinda.starthistlemedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Kimcheed-2.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"423\" height=\"451\" src=\"https:\/\/www.leavinglinda.starthistlemedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Kimcheed-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-18161\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.leavinglinda.starthistlemedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Kimcheed-2.jpg 423w, https:\/\/www.leavinglinda.starthistlemedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Kimcheed-2-281x300.jpg 281w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 423px) 100vw, 423px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">(Not an actual product)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:21px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>I sincerely hope you\u2019ve found this <em>Way of Kimchee <\/em>article helpful and a guide for you on your kimchee odyssey. Please share your experience with new methods or ingredients.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>*Spelled kimchi, kimchee or Kim Chee.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>LA Times article about the spelling controversy: <a href=\"http:\/\/articles.latimes.com\/1995-03-05\/news\/mn-38853_1_south-korea\">Kimchee or kimchi?<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:57px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.leavinglinda.starthistlemedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Kimchees-2.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"913\" src=\"https:\/\/www.leavinglinda.starthistlemedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Kimchees-2-1024x913.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-18162\" style=\"width:510px;height:454px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.leavinglinda.starthistlemedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Kimchees-2-1024x913.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.leavinglinda.starthistlemedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Kimchees-2-300x268.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.leavinglinda.starthistlemedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Kimchees-2-768x685.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.leavinglinda.starthistlemedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Kimchees-2-1536x1370.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.leavinglinda.starthistlemedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Kimchees-2-2048x1826.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.leavinglinda.starthistlemedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/French-Press.jpg\"><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.leavinglinda.starthistlemedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/kimchee-cups-1.jpg\"><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you really want to make a friend, go to someone\u2019s house and eat with him&#8230; people who give you their food give you their heart. \u2014 Cesar Chavez Since I\u2019ve finally published my memoir and wrote in my About the Author page \u201c\u2026to get Bob\u2019s recipes for &#8216;the best fried catfish in St. Louis&#8217; &hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leavinglinda.starthistlemedia.com\/?page_id=18088\" class=\"more-link\">Continue reading <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Catfish &#038; Kimchee<\/span> <span class=\"meta-nav\">&rarr;<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-18088","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"jetpack_shortlink":"https:\/\/wp.me\/P4ReYP-4HK","jetpack_likes_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.leavinglinda.starthistlemedia.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/18088","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.leavinglinda.starthistlemedia.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.leavinglinda.starthistlemedia.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.leavinglinda.starthistlemedia.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.leavinglinda.starthistlemedia.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=18088"}],"version-history":[{"count":47,"href":"https:\/\/www.leavinglinda.starthistlemedia.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/18088\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":23248,"href":"https:\/\/www.leavinglinda.starthistlemedia.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/18088\/revisions\/23248"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.leavinglinda.starthistlemedia.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=18088"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}