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Hi, my name is Shihyun Kim and I am a senior in high school. I began the journey of Plated With Love after going through two major slumps in my life, both rooted in my relationship with food. One taught me the importance of healthy eating; the other taught me the importance of eating intentionally. The first one was in middle school. I was placed into an accelerated program that I didn't believe I was ready for. I also felt lonely after undergoing some classic teen drama with

Recently, we collaborated with Young Scholars to host a Korean Food Fundraiser. We chose our top favorite Korean dishes to be a part of our menu: 김밥 (Kimbap) 비빔밥(Bibimbap) 닭갈비 (Dakgalbi) 해물파전(Haemul Pajeon) 우동 샐러드 (Udon Salad) 김치볶음밥 (Kimchi Fried Rice) 잡채 (Japchae) We chose these dishes based on taste, cultural significance, and nutritional value. 김밥 (Kimbap) Kimbap, a very popular dish in Korean, is a Korean symbol of portability, communal sharing, and comfort food nostalgia