"Bee-bim bop, bee-bim bop, / Mix it up, mix it up, / Rice, and beef, and spinach, too, / Stir it up and start to chew."
"Bee-bim bop, bee-bim bop, / Mix it up, mix it up, / Rice, and beef, and spinach, too, / Stir it up and start to chew."
This book can be used to introduce children to cultural diversity through poetry. It‘s a great way to explore rhythm and repetition in writing, and can be paired with a discussion on the importance of family traditions and different cultural practices. Teachers can also have students write poems about their own family traditions.
pick"Bee-bim Bop!" is a joyful, rhythmic poem about a Korean family preparing a traditional meal together. The poem captures the excitement and energy of cooking, while also introducing readers to aspects of Korean culture. The catchy, repetitive lines create a fun reading experience for children.
I can't eat spicy foods so this was mostly food porn for me ☹️ though there are a few recipes I could try. It's a fun, colorful read in any case, with interesting tidbits about Korean culinary history and society.
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pickThe memoir segments are moving, the recipe headnotes informative & the photography gorgeous; a cookbook worth reading, even though I didn‘t try any of the recipes. Vegan versions of classic dishes like bulgogi & galbi are possible, although complex & time-consuming. Making Maple-Roasted Corn Tea involves roasting kernels, cobs & cornsilk plus many more steps, then serving with sliced lemons & jalapeños. I‘ll stick with roasted barley tea.
Like many of her generation, my hahlmuhnee grew up a rice kernel away from starvation.
I didn‘t follow any of the recipes in the tagged cookbook but it did inspire me to use Korean flavour combinations in my meals.
In my latest video, I talk about Korean food and Korean books.
https://youtu.be/rqMFgDwwPWg
We woke up an hour and a half early in our house 😭 but at least we had a reading party! 🎉
The worst part is that we sold/donated most of our book collection in preparation for the move. Over 2,000 books gone. We'll slowly rebuild, but it feels like an open wound that someone's poking every time I try to pick up a book lately. I feel stupid, but I also know that I did everything right and it wasn't our fault.
Anyway, I'm hoping to get back to my usual bookish programming soon. Thanks for sticking with me. 💕
