In honor of February, being famously known as the month of my mother’s birthday (at least in my household) and LOVE, I wanted to write a love letter to THE MOST IMPORTANT WOMAN in my family.

In her memoir Crying in H Mart, author Michelle Zauner writes about her experiences growing up Korean American, her relationship to her mother, and the grief surrounding her passing, all centered around the flavors, scents, and colors of traditional Korean cuisine...

Oh mighty magnificent mangos; sweet, sometimes sour, and juicy. A vibrant and radiant orange color that tastes as refreshing as it looks. Yes, it’s my favorite fruit, but it’s beyond that.