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Hello

August 2, 2009

 

Throughout college I have been an avid follower of food blogs and the food industry.  Recently, as a graduation gift, I received an amazing camera along with a lot of encouragement to start a new project surrounding my interests.  I am embarrassed to say that as a person who is constantly reading and learning about food, my cooking repertoire lacks…extremely.  I am determined to change that.  My objectives for this blog are to cook more and eat more thoughtfully. 

I hope to share the comfort foods of my childhood (mostly Korean), the new recipes that I attempt to expand my culinary “skills,” and my love for exploring different restaurants.  Above all, I hope you find some appetizing dishes here!

Enjoy!

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  1. babycakes says

    August 2, 2009 at 10:48 pm

    Congratulations on your new blog!!! how exciting!! I will be visiting often, I know all your recipes are amazing..plus you alwaaays know where to go for great food. YUMMM!!!! <3<3<3

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  2. Tiff says

    August 2, 2009 at 10:49 pm

    aww~~ jess!!
    this is really great. I’ll occasionally come visit and support you and your blog =)
    best of luck and see you soon!

    -tiff

    Reply
  3. ray says

    August 2, 2009 at 10:56 pm

    OH HEY THERE. nice job jyoon!! i will add this to my google reader. another one of my friends has a food blog; check it out: http://www.worldtotable.com/

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    • Jessica says

      August 3, 2009 at 7:45 am

      Thanks for the link! I’ll be sure to check it out!

      Reply
  4. Emily says

    August 3, 2009 at 7:14 am

    Yay go Jess! Can’t wait to read about your cooking adventures. Did you ever figure out what to do w/ all that buckwheat?

    Reply
    • Jessica says

      August 3, 2009 at 7:44 am

      No I haven’t! I’m saving it for those noodles!

      Reply
  5. Noel says

    August 3, 2009 at 4:33 pm

    ^^
    Hi~~~~
    Nice looking site here~
    Cook something for me!!!

    Reply
  6. Michelle says

    August 3, 2009 at 4:58 pm

    I wonder who the mysterious person(s) who gave you the “amazing camera” was.

    Reply
  7. Jangeun says

    August 3, 2009 at 6:47 pm

    Nice to hear from you!
    I’ve worked with Ji Young KIM studies in NYU in July as internship so I missed you.
    (She is younger than you! I feel frustrated again..ㅠㅜ)
    I have only one (so simple) Cheesecake recipe but I would like to try to do with yours!!!
    Anyway, please do let me know when you visit Seoul!!

    Reply
  8. Sally says

    August 5, 2009 at 8:28 am

    When I heard that you were starting a food blog, I was so excited! I will be a diligent visitor and look forward to actually tasting these great dishes. Maybe we can cook something together. Congratulations!

    Reply
    • Jessica says

      August 5, 2009 at 12:53 pm

      Thank you! I heard you were a really great cook! Since we’re literally next door neighbors we could definitely easily cook something together, and soon!

      Reply
  9. Elizabeth says

    August 16, 2009 at 1:50 pm

    Yay for starting your own blog!! And lucky girl getting an awesome camera, its really reflected in your great pictures. How perchance did you find my blog??

    Reply

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