My grandpa is not Asian, he was just an ol man from jersey he would pull out a jar of kimchi out of the fridge and sit down at the island in the middle of the kitchen and eat it straight out of the jar. I was curious and wanted to try it. My grandma would hate the smell of it, she was so dramatic about it. It was hilarious. I miss my grandpa

@momos2468

3 жыл бұрын

Awww good for u lots of love may he rest in peace🥰

@lllIIIIIlIlIIllll

3 жыл бұрын

Lost to a jar

@anggll

3 жыл бұрын

soot?

@specialbeans5996

3 жыл бұрын

Man I hope he’s in a better place

@inthiccwetrust5779

3 жыл бұрын

May your grandpa rest easy wherever he is now

Such a beautiful message behind the food you cook.

@lllIIIIIlIlIIllll

3 жыл бұрын

No

@thankfulmoments

3 жыл бұрын

I agree 👍. I am from Korea.. she knows a lot of our history~TU

@baekychoco5533

3 жыл бұрын

@@thankfulmoments I'm am also from Korea🇰🇷☺️

@karatethelastearblander3010

3 жыл бұрын

@@lllIIIIIlIlIIllll clown alert 🚨

@lllIIIIIlIlIIllll

3 жыл бұрын

@@karatethelastearblander3010 why

I’m not vegan, but I’m still going to write this for anyone who wants to recreate this recipe who is vegan. Not all kimchi is vegan, so if you buy it from the store check to see if there is anchovy paste or (shell)fish in it.

@AkirasWings

3 жыл бұрын

Also baby shrimp is in some like the one I got😭

@thankfulmoments

3 жыл бұрын

Finding Perfect vegan is so hard 😫

@AimeeColeman

3 жыл бұрын

Making it is quite rewarding and delicious though 😊 it can be done in just 3 days if you make a fast one

@chuuyaswife4255

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you

@user-rr8ri3ri2t

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you sm

We had a sweet Korean neighbor in the early 80s who introduced us to it and we instantly fell in love with it. She also showed my mom how to make it. My daughters love it as well.

The love you hold for your heritage really bleeds through your language and cooking. I love your content.

Omg the way you talk .. your words are so powerful and inspiring

Great videos. You’re definitely using tiktok in the “right” way and I am so glad you’re out there offering good and thoughtful advice. Kids need to be taught critical thinking and common sense. I hope your videos and accounts get more popular! 💕

@meow9004

2 жыл бұрын

@Ross With No Sauce People misuse tiktok to spread false information or do wrong things like create silly, harmful challenges, but this woman is using social media in A (emphasis on A because there’s many good ways) right way, she’s showing her love for food because it’s her hobby, but at the same time connects with her viewers through her experiences.

This recipe is GENIUS omg I'm so excited about this 😭 as a Korean-eating vegan, and a black woman who loves Mac and cheese, this is going to be epic. I have 1.5 gallons of homemade kimchi and this will be a fun use for some! Thank you for this and your thoughtful story.

In some ways I think as an American whose family has been in this country longer than it has been a country, I get kind of jealous that other cultures have this sense of oneness to a single something. Whether it be food, dress, dance; it's almost lonely in that regard. I guess all I have is biscuits and gravy.

@raindrop2417

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah, it’s kinda weird to not really know who you are. I was 50% sperm donor, so I’m not sure what the other 50% of me is. I live in the US too, and I guess I just try to make my own traditions and things, along with some of the parts I already know. Statehood identity isn’t too big of a deal, but each state is different from another, whether it be accent, climate, food, people groups, native peoples, etc. Yes Americans do have culture. Our culture is a combination of cultures from around the world, gathering into a single nation, and figuring out our identity based on that. I don’t know if any of this makes sense but I hope it helped😂 I’m tired

@joydot.dot.dot.8040

3 жыл бұрын

Do you mean you’re native American? If so you definitely have all types of beautiful traditions and foods but, if you just mean you’re born and raised in the U.S. then you definitely have more culture than you would think. We don’t have any traditional clothing, I’m pretty sure, but across states we have beautiful different types of recipes, cultures, traditions. Idk which state you’re from but you’ll probably be able to find something cool if you look into the history.

@joydot.dot.dot.8040

3 жыл бұрын

Btw I asked if you are Native American because you said you’re country has been here longer than it’s been a country. I don’t understand the statement

@ninoni52

3 жыл бұрын

@@joydot.dot.dot.8040 The United States was formed in 1776. I believe this person was referring to their English ancestors who may have lived in the 13 colonies, which existed before the U.S. was established and was owned by the British.

@emme6055

3 жыл бұрын

@@joydot.dot.dot.8040 since when has biscuits and gravy been a part of aboriginal culture..... smh

I feel part of her love language is food and storytelling

I finally made this and y'all IT WAS REALLY GOOD. My partner even told me, "this is so good wtf." Amazing comfort food to have in your arsenal.

Is why thank God when my feet hit the ground in The morning & work for my family ~ because I’m grateful ... and because I can☺️

Me sitting here eating a store bought pizza. Aah yes wisdom

Ok but can we just talk about how amazing she is not for only sharing her family’s story’s but the ingredients and measurements for anything she’s making like *chefs kiss*

That fact she appreciates food history is all I need to know how wonderful her soul is

It pains me to remember that our grandparents or even parents had to leave some of there family's beside for a better life and there husbands would be out in war or finding a way to survive RIP to my great grandma who traveled to America from north korea with 4 kids and no husband❤

Well articulated! I LOVE how you included the history of your culture’s staple food, kimchi, and what it means to eat it for you. As adults, we have the responsibility to reach out to our youths to teach them these kinds of history. So that in turn they pass it on and it doesn’t get lost 😞 Thank you!

Please please please make a book, the way you speak is just so enchanting and I would love to read a book of more of your thoughts ❤️😌

She spills some serious knowledge and wisdom! And, let’s not talk about the food…looks simply scrumptious!

I agree with this video so much! Food isn’t just about eating and flavour, but also a connection to many things. My mom is mentally unstable, and when I was younger she was ill to the point where when she made meals, they weren’t even edible and no effort was put into cooking it. When asked about why I was so sad at the meal, I talked about how she wasn’t putting effort into the meal, making it feel like she wasn’t loving me like a good mother should. Food symbolizes many things.

Love your words, oration , and overall message...oh and of course, the food. Hello from a fellow Chicagoan .

your voice is so soothing 🥺

I love what you add in your voiceovers... I’m 1st gen S. Korean American, and this reminds me of (what little I know about) the struggles my grandmother faced in coming to the US... thank you for the memory trigger ☺️

@lllIIIIIlIlIIllll

3 жыл бұрын

Fly an airplane

Your story and words, plus the food you're cooking is beautiful and inspiring❤

There is literally nothing else in the world that looks more delicious than this. 😋 So gonna make it!!

I could watch you all day and not be bored!! Your stories are so sweet!

Girl!! You speak to me 💕🌱

I’m binge watching these shorts. Because not only have I’ve fallen in love with her cooking (which I’ll never make, but I’d gladly eat if someone else prepared it). I love the stories about her father. Closing his eyes, heavy accent, being mistreated as a child. So modest, never threw things in her face comparing his childhood to hers. Reading the dictionary. I actually cry 😢. Admitting he was wrong for opening the mail. What a great and gentle soul. I watched recipes 20xs just to hear the story 20xs. This, besides animal rescue, makes KZread such a wonderful place to be. Please don’t stop. You are like a Diamond. Shining amongst all creators ❤️

Made me cry there at the end thinking of my granny and her cooking. Great message

Food has more than just its flavor. Food has history! ❤️

My dad was stationed in korea for the military when I was very young, he was really interested in the culture and brought back a ton of Korean recipes and snacks I remember eating kimchi as a kid and absolutely loving it, I cannot handle any spicy food but I've always loved kimchi even though I have to have like 9 glasses of water after every bite

These videos are so poetic and everything shot is so mesmerizing wow!

Your stories bring tears to my eyes almost everytime and I'm not a person to cry much

Your channel is( to quote my French Canadian mum) “ head & antlers above the rest”

Your cooking videos are experiences. Feels like poetry and has a meditative quality

This was so beautiful it has literally brought me to tears I AM SOBBING

Awe thank you for sharing your wonderful story with us. Just lovely, beautiful and heartfelt! Beautiful!!!! ❤❤❤

Wow that is definitely very deep, love the words of wisdom

I really enjoy life stories that you share while making your dishes!

Love from Malaysia

I'm not from east Asia but I noticed that modern korean culture is so into denying the painful past of Korea and not reifering anything to it , (idk why). It is really nice to see someone finally opening up about it.

You have a lot of history in you I hope someday you will get to share that history with your own children. It's neat seeing your family in your children. My uncle died in 2015. His son my cousin just had a son Mack. Mack looks just like my dead uncle, his grandfathe he'll never know, but will see in the mirror because he looks like him. I can't wait to share with him all the family stories I have collected of his grandfather.

I love listening to all the amazing stories behind these dishes

I literally cry whenever i hear your voice its beautiful the stories are inspiring keeps me going and makes me remember where i come from and what my traditions are thank you for making such humble videos ❤😊

Kimchi is soooo good..this dish looks amazing 💋💋

Wasn't expecting a Mac n cheese video to be so wise

You are an AMAZING story teller! You would make an excellent teacher!

I absolutely love your narratives.

That narration was Oscar-worthy.

My mom always respected cultures so she would make them how it’s supposed to be made and eat it correctly and respectfully so I always tried kimchi and other Koreans food, Japanese food,Chinese food etc

@hoesmad8445

3 жыл бұрын

Nice virtue signalling

Love this!💓💓💓

Inspiring and so yummy 😊😊

Your videos really hit me right in my soul everytime. Thank you.

Wow the writing is incredible. I love that story it’s so deep

I can’t get over your amazing energy !!!

Oh how I thoroughly enjoy your short but powerful videos ❤️😭

I'm not sure why I got teary eyed. I appreciate the powerful message behind the history.

You know, people are poetry in action. Food is for the soul. You are outstanding. To relate to all the beauty of people.

This story reminds me of when i used to live in Taiwan. It was a christian school where they only spoke and taught in English. So when i brought 짜장밥 for lunch, the kids started making fun of it saying that it looked like poop. I don't remember how i responded to it but the thing i do remember is that my friend stood up for me saying that it tastes great and so what if it looks weird. Thinking back, she was a really great friend.. helping me learn English even though i couldn't speak English for a good half a year

Wow. The food seems amazing. Your a poet and story teller to me and I love it.

M so glad u released a book.... iam a lactovegetarian and now thanks to u i can try out other cuisine too

I love your stories!

Okay but this looks absolutely ✨scrumptious✨

I love the beautiful stories behind your delicious looking food

I always tear up watching your videos just at the storytelling ❤️

Damn at first I was just all there for the Mac and cheese but shit girl. That message got me tearing up :,(

I really enjoy your contents I look forward to them every day after work thanks 🙏

Your voice is so soothing.

It’s funny I never really realized kimchi smelled until came to America and people would freak out when I opened my food 😂. I’m black but I grew up traveling in other countries

Great story, thanks for sharing

this looks incredible!! Can't wait to give it a try

👏 wow👏

I love the smell of kimchi. Also that is a great idea to make a good that gets better by sitting and fermenting and grabbed the juice with time. Noodles looks great, going to try this. I love your stories of grandma

When we lived in England in the early 80s my mom said on lucky weeks cabbage would be imported from Asia every few weeks. There were no Korean stores back then so when there was cabbage she had to make kimchee factory loads at a time. She made so many batches at a time that by the time we came to LA - making kimchee was a thing of the past. Lol but we definitely survived on it while in England in the 80s. And yeah definitely it is Korea's Soul food. Fed many survivor's souls and comforts many souls to date. I'm glad it's feeding international souls now, too 🤗

It's not just the food for me, it's the message you deliver with it, the words you use to paint such a vivid picture and UGHHH! You're so articulate! Every word you say fits in so well and creates such a lovely viewing experience. But like- the Mac n Cheese also look bomb tho 👀

Omg almost on the verge of tears from what you said 😭

Just bought your book, thanks for being so amazing and helpful 🥰🙌

Such a beautiful story, and this looks amazing

I love this❤️. Thank you for this ❤️

I’m Asian and Kimchi has always been my favorite, when I was younger and I had went to South Korea to visit him, he had been cooking up noodles, a hot pot type dish etc. And the last was kimchi, he told me to try it first because that was the food that had saved his life when he was walking for miles to find a town to eat from when he was a lot younger and he did come across a town and someone offered him Kimchi since he looked really bad and was in horrible condition, and ever since then, it’s been my favorite.

Wow so beautifully said this is ancestral food medicine right here 🙌💯✨🥰

I really love the voiceover

Wonderful thought process

Your voice is soo soothing

I was always obsessed with different cultures of food. The first time I had kimchi was by choice, I saw it in a big jar at a grocery store in china town and something about the red color and the beautiful printed label on the jar. I was about 7 at the time. I grabbed the heavy glass and slid it to my grandma who looked down at me and the jar and just told me that if I bought that I’d have to eat all of it, no matter if it was good or not. I told her that I was fine with it and we went on. As soon as we got home I got the jar out opened it and the strong vinegar taste took me aback but as i Stared and smelled it for longer I just grabbed it and shoved in my mouth and it wasn’t what I expected, my grandma told me on the way home that I was strange for picking up a random red vegetable I saw but it didn’t matter, I found it delicious! I’d eaten over half the jar in an hour and it was pretty big, the size of the normal 3-2 year old child. To this day I still eat it often as a side dish or just because, it’s an amazing food experience ✨✨

So beautifully said!❤️

i love that you are so passionate about your good

Omg that looks so good

That was beautiful and I was not expecting to get emotional

Makes my heart glad to see all the lovely comments. You are good at touching people's hearts.

That is such a creative recipe!! Just blew my mind! And I loved everything you said.. ❤️❤️❤️

Thank you for your videos I follow you on tiktok too 💕

@TheKoreanVegan

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Avanti! I'll be posting more long form videos here, as well!

@ladyah71

3 жыл бұрын

Can't wait 🙌🏽

Omg I’m crying this was beautiful

Poetic!

I remember that one time I brought kimchi for a school lunch and all of the class was standing on the other side of the room because of how it smelled

Every nationally has there soul food that got them through hard times and kept families feed and togather. ⚘⚘⚘

Awesome video!

This was beautiful!

You are so pure!

Food poetry ❤️❤️❤️❤️