by jessica yoon
When I first decided that I wanted to start a food blog, the person who was most excited was my mom. She has been a pioneer foodie ever since my siblings and I were babies. She continues to master traditional dishes while also innovating them with a modern-fusion twist. She’s given me a lot of ideas and inspiration while I’ve been in San Diego. Many of my posts, including this one, will be dishes from her recipe book, so get ready to salivate!
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Dessert after dinner is a rare event at my family’s dinner table. Growing up, we usually ate fruit in the evening, a couple hours after the dinner table was cleared. In general, I think this is common amongst many Korean households. However, when special occasions arise, frosted cakes and sweet pastry flakes make an appearance after dinner.
For the past couple of weeks, I have been in San Diego where my Grandparents live. When I was younger, the entire family migrated over here for the summer, and the house burst full of aunts, uncles, cousins, extended cousins, and friends. Now that we are all older, living all over the place, and no longer cute enough to attend summer camp, family reunions and large group gatherings happen rarely. However, a couple of days ago, almost by mere chance, a few familiar faces were able to come together. In celebration of this special occasion, I decided a dessert should be called for.
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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!