When my stomach misses home
“I missed home food- kimchi. But kimchi was too expensive for a poor international student.
Accessibility and popularity go together.
I don’t know which one comes first but back then, kimchi was almost 30 euros for this tiny jar. So, a spoonful of gochujang in addition to a normal dinner was more affordable answer.”
Cooking Show with Gochujang Pasta and Kesari
When I say ‘I miss home’, what food brings comfort? In this workshop, you will experience edible storytellings: two artists’ struggle and celebration while they navigate multiple cultural ‘homes’ as they live in the US. Join in on learning about cross-cultural cooking practices and meal preparation including Gochujang Korean pasta and the popular Indian dessert, Kesari; share a meal over discussions of what it is to be home.
Live Performance, November, 2021
Performed by Jisun Myung and Sumana Sen Mandala
at Local First Kitchen Mesa
Produced by Mesa Arts Center
part of Hack the MAC series
