100 seats available on a first-come, first-served basis at Nowon Cultural Center's multipurpose hall on Nov. 19 at 1 p.m. — secrets to a healthy, flavorful home table revealed
Nowon Cultural Center will host a free special lecture by renowned culinary researcher and chef Hong Shin-ae on Wednesday at 1 p.m. in the multipurpose hall on the first floor of the center. The event is titled "Stories of Delicious Home Cooking."
The lecture was organized to help Nowon-gu residents rediscover the value of everyday food and learn practical tips for preparing healthy, flavorful home-cooked meals.
Hong will speak on the theme of "the warmth of home cooking that brings the whole family to the table," sharing the value of home-cooked meals in protecting family health and happiness, along with the heartfelt stories behind food.
The session will cover cooking techniques for a range of rice dishes — from basic steamed rice to pot rice, rice bowls and fried rice — as well as everyday banchan (side dishes) such as tofu doenjang dip and napa cabbage kimchi, offering practical home-cooking wisdom residents can apply in daily life.
Hong will also explain how to store rice properly, how to cook it to best effect, and other useful food tips in an accessible way.
In her lecture materials, Hong is quoted as saying, "The energy of the person who cooks the meal flows into the person who eats it. Ultimately, what matters most in food is the person who makes it." She will explore the warmth and meaning that a carefully prepared meal conveys to a family.
The lecture is expected to go beyond a simple cooking class, offering residents a meaningful opportunity to reflect on the value of home-cooked meals — increasingly overlooked in today's fast-paced society — and the importance of communication within families.
The event is free and open to Nowon-gu residents, with attendance capped at 100 on a first-come, first-served basis. Early registration is encouraged as spots may fill quickly.
Residents wishing to attend may contact the Nowon Cultural Center secretariat for more information.
"We hope this lecture gives residents a fresh appreciation for the care and love that go into an ordinary meal," said Park Young-rae, secretary-general of Nowon Cultural Center. "This is a special chance to hear firsthand food stories from a well-known chef, and we warmly invite residents to take part."
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