New Books In Food

When America’s Test Kitchen social media manager Sarah Ahn started her website Ahnest Kitchen to showcase her mother’s cooking via real-time videos of their home life, her work resonated with millions on Instagram and TikTok. Ahn’s experience living at home with her immigrant parents, reconnecting to her heritage, experiencing her mom’s love through her cooking, and the recipes that reflect the heart of Korean cuisine had a deep impact on her followers. Sarah's online videos, showcasing her mother's authentic Korean cooking, resonated with millions, offering a glimpse into her heritage and the love embedded in each dish. Now, in Umma, Sarah and her mother, Nam Soon, share over 100 approachable recipes, from simple banchan and savory soups to comforting rice and noodle dishes, kimchi, street food, and desserts. Each recipe is accompanied by a personal story, weaving together memories of growing up in Southern California with the rich culinary history of Korea. Umma: A Korean Mom's Kitchen Wisdom and 100 Family