Imagine Korea through Food [S-26-18]

Discover Korea through one of its most beloved dishes, bibimbap. In this hands-on cooking class, participants will explore the cultural stories, regional variations, and culinary traditions behind this colorful rice dish. You'll learn how to prepare classic ingredients such as marinated vegetables, sauces, and toppings, and assemble bibimbap with your own personal touch. Along the way, we'll discuss the dish's history, symbolism of harmony and balance, and its place in everyday Korean life. No prior cooking experience is needed, just curiosity, appetite, and a willingness to taste and explore!

In-Sil Yoo grew up in Seoul, South Korea, where she enjoyed her mother's home cooking and the everyday abundance of flavorful Korean food. It wasn't until she moved abroad that she fully appreciated the joy, comfort, and creativity of making Korean dishes herself. Her love of cooking is rooted in sharing the colors, balance, and bold flavors of Korean cuisine with others, especially those curious about easy, delicious home-style meals. A native of Seoul, Yoo studied at Hanyang University in Korea and the Fontainebleau Schools in France. She earned her doctorate in composition from the Indiana University Jacobs School of Music and has taught at St. Lawrence University since 2003.

Special Instructions:

A check to In-Sil Yoo for $10.00 (to cover the cost of ingredients) should be mailed in with the registration form.

Cap: 20