What happens when Korean flavors meet Southern comfort food? Our guest Cynthia Christensen of But First We Brunch knows exactly how magical this combination can be.

Growing up in a household where kimchi shared fridge space with cornbread, Cynthia learned early on that the best meals happen when different food traditions come together. We talk about growing up between two rich food cultures, how to introduce Korean ingredients into your everyday cooking, and why brunch became her culinary calling.

Cynthia shares practical advice for anyone curious about Korean cooking, plus her thoughts on adapting family recipes for modern kitchens. See show notes at www.passingtheplate.org/65.

Resources
Keep exploring and learning with these resources mentioned in the episode:

• Visit Storied.com or use code PLATE to save 20% off your first StoriedBook and create something your family will treasure forever.
• But First We Brunch Website
• Instagram @butfirst_webrunch
• Keum Ho Garden Korean BBQ in Edison, NJ
• Kitchen scissors
• White Lily self-rising flour
• Gochujang (Korean chili paste)
• Braised Korean Short Ribs
• Gochugaru (Korean chili flakes)
• Quick and Easy Rough Puff Pastry
• Flaky Buttermilk Biscuits
• Melt-in-Your-Mouth Buttermilk Chocolate Cookies

Thanks for tuning in to the Passing the Plate podcast! Ready to dig deeper into your kitchen adventures? Make sure to visit:

• Check out the Passing the Plate website.
• Check out our webinar and ebook on our Resource page.
• Ashley at Big Flavors from a Tiny Kitchen: Get inspired by delicious recipes and start cooking delicious food at home no matter your skill level.
• Lisa at Are You My Cousin?: Learn how to find your ancestors, grow your family tree and uncover fascinating family histories and stories that connect us through food.

Stay hungry for knowledge, keep the stories simmering, and join us again for our next delicious episode!

In this episode, we're getting a little corny and taking a closer look at sweet corn—a seasonal staple with a strong presence in summer meals and memories. From its agricultural roots to its place in regional dishes, sweet corn offers more than just flavor.

We’ll explore how it’s been prepared, shared, and celebrated across time, and why it continues to be a highlight of the summer table.

See show notes at www.pasingtheplate.org/64

Resources
Keep the learning and exploration going by visiting these websites and resources mentioned in the episode:

• Visit Storied.com and use code PLATE to save 20% off your first StoriedBook and create something your family will treasure forever.
• Freekeh
• Sous Vide Double Cut Pork Chops with Raw Summer Corn & Tomato Salad
• Bluecoast’s Raw Tuna with Pickled Peach & Corn Relish
• Libby App
• Grilled Corn + Cheddar Quinoa from How Sweet Eats
• Slow Cooker Corn Pudding – Reddit
• Corn zipper/prep peeler tool
• Collapsible popcorn popper

Thanks for tuning in to the Passing the Plate podcast! Ready to dig deeper into your kitchen adventures? Make sure to visit:

• Check out the Passing the Plate website.
• Check out our webinar and ebook on our Resource page.
• Ashley at Big Flavors from a Tiny Kitchen: Get inspired by delicious recipes and start cooking delicious food at home no matter your skill level.
• Lisa at Are You My Cousin?: Learn how to find your ancestors, grow your family tree and uncover fascinating family histories and stories that connect us through food.

Stay hungry for knowledge, keep the stories simmering, and join us again for our next delicious episode!

Ever wonder how poundcake got its name? Or what makes shortcake, well, short? In this episode, we're taking a close look at the origins of two dessert staples: poundcake and shortcake.

Explore old-world baking traditions to their modern-day variations, and get the stories, ingredients, and cultural moments that helped shape these treats into the classics we know today.

History buff, baking enthusiast, or just someone with a sweet tooth? We've got plenty for you to chew on! See show notes at www.passingtheplate.org/63

Resources

Learn more about pound cakes and shortbread with these websites and links mentioned in the episode:

• Visit Storied.com and use code PLATE to save 20% off your first StoriedBook and create something your family will treasure forever.
• Copycat Starbucks Lemon Loaf Recipe ​​
• The Delicious History of Strawberry Shortcake
• How Strawberry Shortcake Has Evolved Over the Years
• The Legend of Sleepy Hollow: The Original 1820 Edition
• Dessert shells
• Strawberry pastry filling
• Tolon’s Strawberry Basil Shortcake
• Biscuit Strawberry Shortcake
• 2-Ingredient Biscuits
• More biscuit recipes from Cynthia at But First We Brunch
• White Lily self-rising flour

Thanks for tuning in to the Passing the Plate podcast! Ready to dig deeper into your kitchen adventures? Make sure to visit:

• Check out the Passing the Plate website.
• Check out our webinar and ebook on our Resource page.
• Ashley at Big Flavors from a Tiny Kitchen: Get inspired by delicious recipes and start cooking delicious food at home no matter your skill level.
• Lisa at Are You My Cousin?: Learn how to find your ancestors, grow your family tree and uncover fascinating family histories and stories that connect us through food.

Stay hungry for knowledge, keep the stories simmering, and join us again for our next delicious episode!