Nearly 38 years have passed since I first set foot on American soil. My journey began as a dedicated dietitian in Korea, where I spent a substantial 5 years at ADD. Fast forward to my early 50s, and I immersed myself in American culinary culture, embracing the role of a dietitian. It’s worth noting that with completion of DPD, I am not a Registered Dietitian (RD) due to unforeseen circumstances during the internship stage.

As life, ever unpredictable, led me down the path of becoming an artist, it brought a new chapter to my life. Yet, amidst the strokes of creativity, my passion for cooking remains unwavering. When the pressures of artistry become too much, the kitchen is my sanctuary?where I cook away stress and rediscover joy.

My dedication to culinary education took on a new dimension as I engaged in various volunteer roles as a cooking class instructor. Picture this; guiding adopted children through the delightful world of cooking, crafting specialized dishes for moms of children with autism, and sharing the art of Kimchi-making with my high school alma mater and the vibrant community of women at my church.

As an adopted member of the so-called salad bowl that is America, I’ve assimilated a myriad of ethnic flavors into my daily meals. With the increasing interest in K-food, it feels like the perfect time to share my recipes.

This book is more than a collection of recipes; it’s a narrative of my journey and a celebration of diverse culinary experiences. Join me in savoring the richness of our food culture and extending a warm welcome to others.

With culinary wishes,

I enjoy cooking for my friends. I hope you enjoy cooking using the recipes that I posted in this book.

Background
· NYU, NY 2008
Program for RDI
· Montclair State University, NJ 2007
Baccalaureate Program, DPD
· Seoul National University, Korea 1976
College of Human Ecology
BS in Food & Nutrition

Experience
· American Wheat Mission, NJ 2014~2015, nutrition class instructor
· Miracle Herbs & Vitamins, NJ 1999~2001
· Adopted Children's Camp, Berkeley Heights, NJ 1998 & 1999, cooking class instructor
· The Korean ADD, Korea, 1976~1981(full 5 years), dietitian

Foreword? 6
To the Readers? 8

Introducing Recipes / 200 recipes
Main Dishes / 54 recipes? 13
Side Dishes / 45 recipes? 15
Rice, Porridge & Noodles / 24 recipes ? 16
Soups & Stews / 26 recipes? 17
Kimchi & Pickles / 22 recipes? 18
Desserts / 29 recipes? 19

Chapter I Main Dishes? 21
Chapter II Side Dishes? 93
Chapter III Rice, Porridge & Noodles? 145
Chapter IV Soups & Stews? 185
Chapter V Kimchi & Pickles? 221
Chapter VI Desserts ? 257

Glossary? 301
Index? 304
Searching in Korean by Korean Alphabetical Orders? 311
Acknowledgement? 313
Reference? 314