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Food has always been a big part of my life. Being born into a rather food-obsessed family, with a mother who took the time to cook everything from scratch, I was constantly surrounded by authentic home-cooked Korean Food as a child. More about Judy

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@judyjoochef Instagram profile image추석 Happy Chuseok! 🌕✨

What is Chuseok? It literally means “autumn evening.” 🍂

Also called Hangawi (한가위), it’s one of Korea’s oldest and most cherished holidays — a celebration of harvest, family, and gratitude that dates back over 2,000 years.

Every year on the 15th day of the 8th lunar month, when the moon shines brightest, families gather to honor their ancestors, share stories, and cook an incredible feast. It’s often called the “Korean Thanksgiving.”

The Chuseok table is a dream for any food lover.  A number of dishes are shared over this holiday, but the common are:

🥟 Songpyeon (송편) — half-moon rice cakes stuffed with various sweet fillings, steamed over pine needles for their delicate aroma.
🥞 Jeon (전) — savory pancakes, pan-fried golden.
🍜 Japchae (잡채) — glass noodles tossed with vegetables.
🍖 Galbijjim (갈비찜) — braised short ribs in sweet-savory soy.

When I was young, I loved eating songpyeon — stealing sweet bites before eating my dinner! 

Wishing everyone a wonderful, abundant Chuseok filled with love, laughter, and plenty of delicious food. 🌕

#Chuseok #추석 #Hangawi #KoreanThanksgiving #KoreanCulture #KoreanFood #JudyJoo #JudyJooChef #KoreanCuisine #KoreanFoodMadeSimple #Songpyeon #Galbijjim #Japchae #Jeon #FoodCulture #korea #korean #tradition3 hours ago via Instagram
@judyjoochef Instagram profile imageK-Viral Kitchen is back and this time I’m remixing the internet’s most iconic bites with bold Korean flavor. 🇰🇷🔥

Think viral comfort food, but with that Seoul punch — spicy, savory, sweet, and always crave-worthy. From late-night munchies to guilty pleasures gone gourmet, I’m giving your favorite food trends a Seoulful makeover you didn’t know you needed.

From late-night legends at @tacobell, to the sandwich NYC can’t stop talking about at @salthanks, a bodega breakfast classic, cult favorites from @joeandthejuice, and even that glossy pasta you’ve seen all over @carbonerestaurants.

Creamy, crunchy, cheesy, dip-able chaos… 10 recipes, all Seoul, zero boring.

Any guesses what’s first on the menu? 👇

#KviralKitchen #JudyJoo #judyjoochef #KQuick #SeoulBird #KoreanCuisine #easykoreanfood #FoodiesOfInstagram #FoodieLife #FoodieCommunity #FoodCreators #RecipeReels #CookingReels #ViralEats  #TrendToTable #CrispyGoals #ASMR #ASMRFood #StreetFood #SnackAttack #KFood #InstaFoodies #FoodReels #ViralRecipes #HomeCooking #CookbookAuthor #FoodTok #korea #korean #koreanfood5 days ago via Instagram
@judyjoochef Instagram profile imageI’m so excited to be joining the Korean Cultural Center and Foyles Bookstore this October 15th for the K-Book Festival. 

I’ll be talking about my journey through Korean cuisine, the inspiration behind K-Quick, and how food has shaped every part of my life 🇰🇷🥢.

And yes, there will be a taste of Seoul too: refreshments from @SeoulBirdUK of course.

📅 Wednesday, October 15 | 7:00–8:30 PM
📍 Foyles,107 Charing Cross Road, London (closest Tube is Tottenham Court Road)
🎟 Tickets available via @foylesforbooks (link in bio/stories)

Hope to see you there 💛

@kccuk @foylesforbooks
#KBookFestival #JudyJoo #JudyJooChef #KQuick #SeoulBird #KoreanCuisine #London #bookstores #books #FoylesForBooks #KCCUK #FoodAndCulture #LondonEvents #Korea #Korean #kfood #kfoodlovers #kfoodcravings1 week ago via Instagram
@judyjoochef Instagram profile imageNew York City, get ready! 

The KOOM Festival is coming this October and it’s going to be the ultimate celebration of Korean culture, innovation, and of course…K-food & K-pop! 🇰🇷🎶🥢

From powerhouse speakers (think founders of Noom, Glow Recipe, even Baby Shark!) → to live performances by Epik High, Zion.T, and more! 

This 3-day event is packed with inspiration, creativity, and joy.

As someone who has dedicated my career to sharing Korean food & culture with the world, it’s so exciting to see such a vibrant festival take shape right here in New York.

📆 October 16–18, 2025
📍 Duggal Greenhouse, NYC
🎟 Tickets: [link in bio]

@koom_official #KOOMFestival #KCulture #KPop #KoreanFood #KoreanCulture #JudyJoo #nycevents1 week ago via Instagram
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