http://www.maangchi.com/talk/ Talk about Korean food, recipes, restaurants, and cooking en Wed, 22 May 2013 00:20:50 +0000 http://www.maangchi.com/talk/topic/hello-everyone-i-started-cooking-seriously-because-of-maangchi#post-5777 Sat, 10 Dec 2011 23:34:58 +0000 Tiny Kitten 5777@http://www.maangchi.com/talk/ <p>Thanks very much! </p> http://www.maangchi.com/talk/topic/hello-everyone-i-started-cooking-seriously-because-of-maangchi#post-5775 Sat, 10 Dec 2011 05:42:29 +0000 piperjohn3 5775@http://www.maangchi.com/talk/ <p>One of the best things about Maangchi, I agree, is her lack of fussiness. Her passion and eagerness to share shows us that cooking good food is no mystery.</p> <p>Passion is so important. I'm so glad you overcame your fear of the imaginary "kitchen priesthood" and embraced something that you will enjoy more and more throughout your life: making tasty, healthy food.</p> <p>Welcome to the kitchen!</p> <p>Cheers! </p> http://www.maangchi.com/talk/topic/hello-everyone-i-started-cooking-seriously-because-of-maangchi#post-5765 Tue, 06 Dec 2011 21:07:40 +0000 Tiny Kitten 5765@http://www.maangchi.com/talk/ <p>Hi, all. I have been a long time reader of this blog but have never posted before, but when Maangchi mentioned meeting readers who didn't post and how she wished they had, I decided to introduce myself.</p> <p>I had never cooked for myself much before I found Maangchi's videos. I helped my family cook often and sometimes would heat myself up leftovers or boil some pasta that I would stir sauce in from a jar, but that was it. I was afraid of the kitchen and since I had experienced some funny disasters I was convinced I was better off not trying to cook.</p> <p>However, seeing her great energy and happiness as well as having her break down the recipes in such an easy to understand way changed my outlook. I began to experiment, changing up her recipes based on what I had in the house. My first dish was a spinach side dish that was inspired by hers. Over time, I began to cook more and more, not necessarily only Korean food (my husband can't eat spicy food and certain ingredients disagree with him and I cook for both of us about 3/4 of the time). I began creating my own recipes and gaining confidence, so that even when something didn't turn out right I would just go right back to watching Maangchi, getting inspired, and trying again.</p> <p>I now bond over recipes with my mom, brother and my closest friends, who all cook to varying degrees. I feel like I have an unbreakable connection to the family members who are not still in the world because of the good memories I have from before, and the new good memories I am creating now, wishing they were with me. I feel like cooking and eating good food brings people closer together and celebrates our differences while surprising us with our similarities! Thanks, Maangchi, for your time and dedication! </p>