About MissHappyBelly
I am a home cook with love of food! I truly believe good food brings people together and there would be more happiness in the world if everyone ate and shared food together.
I grew up in Korea and Japan, and I moved to US when I was a teenager. I appreciate my Asian heritage, but I also love exploring and learning other cuisines. I would love to bridge the gap between different cultures through food.
I work full time, so it isn't always easy, but I try to make homemade meals whenever I can. It's also wonderful that my husband appreciates everything I make and he is so supportive with all my efforts that I feel comfortable trying new things, even when they don't turn out well... thanks hubby!
15 things about me:
- I moved 15 times by the time I was 18 years old, and I attended 8 different schools by the time I graduated from high school. It's a wonder I turned out (relatively) normal.
- Although it was difficult adjusting and always being "the new kid," I'm grateful that I had a unique childhood experience. I'm sure it has helped me become a better person... I hope.
- I've always loved food, I will try anything at least once (except certain insects... like cockroaches, ew).
- I don't know if I identify with the term "foodie." I'm not always into fine dining. I actually love cheap, commercialized food as well. I also don't appreciate people that make you feel bad for enjoying certain food.
- Conversely, it seems that unless you enjoy uni, bone marrow, and offal in general, you are not considered a true food lover, which I don't agree with. As long as you're open to trying different things. By the way, I love all of the above and can't get enough!
- I love fast food, and I especially love McDonald's french fries. Even if I've had 9 course chef's tasting menu at Providence, if McDonad's french fries is in front of me, I won't be able to stop eating.
- My mom is a great homecook, but she didn't teach me anything until fairly recently. She never let me in the kitchen growing up.
- Even though I love to cook, I still haven't told my mom just how much I love to cook. She prided herself on raising a daughter that was a working professional, and I'm afraid she will be somewhat disappointed if she finds out I acutally like to spend time in the kitchen.
- First time I met my husband, I liked his smile. Second time I met him, I knew he was "the one." We were married on the anniversary of our first date, exactly one year later.
- I had no idea how hard marriage is!
- Savory over sweets, hands down. I rarely crave sweets, but I crave a bag of chips all the time. I can finish a bag of Doritos, no problem.
- I used to drink a lot, but have cut back since I've gotten older. I used to prefer vodka, but now I like drinking wine (red).
- I love to travel! Walking around a new neighborhood in a new city is my favorite thing to do, but I miss being home almost immediately.
- The minute I get back home, I can't wait to travel again.
- If I can have any superpower, it would be that I can eat anything I want, any quantity I want, and never gain a pound. Being able to fly would be pretty awesome too!
I hope to continue cooking, eating, and sharing good food. Anyone who loves food is welcome! Thanks for stopping by.