Food Origins: Glutinous Rice Desserts and Dishes in Chinese and Lunar New Year Celebrations
I recently asked my parents about a Chinese tradition so that I can learn, understand, and hopefully pass it on to future generations in our family. But when I asked what we do on this particular occasion, my mom said “Eat.” That’s it. Just “eat.” This clearly explains why the only thing I remember about […]
Gimbap: Korean Comfort Food To Go!
In the fall of 2023, I finally sat down to watch Extraordinary Attorney Woo (이상한 변호사 우영우) on Netflix, and like so many around the world, I fell in love with Woo Young-Woo’s brilliant, earnestly sweet nature. Gimbap’s comfort and consistency in her life, the expression of care and love illustrated by her appa, and […]
Bibimbap. 비빔밥.
When I was living on my own for the first time after college, a guy I was seeing looked over at me from the driver’s seat of the car and said with a hushed, mock-incredulous tone: “You’ve never had bibimbap?” As a Korean adoptee who grew up in white, rural Pennsylvania, of course I had […]
Hawker Delights Cuisine: Your New Favorite Asian Restaurant
Hawker food culture is a culinary force to be reckoned with. With its roots coming from a storied Asian lineage, its appeal is undeniable. Gone are the days when food labeled as such can only be found on the streets and food courts. It has garnered such a huge fanbase that it has reached Illinois […]