Heritage
Seoul to Virginia
My mother moved from Korea to rural Virginia in the seventies—where there were no Korean stores, and she had to make do.
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Diaspora Queen. Seoul born. Blasian magic.
I’m Betty Edmonds—writer, gardener, home cook, and author of Seoul Food: The Blasian Magic Cookbook. I write about the beautiful in-between of Korean roots and African American experiences, and the recipes that carry both.
God and my ancestors have truly blessed my every step along the way. I am incredibly grateful for the journey that has brought me here and I am so excited to share with you one of my greatest passions—cooking. There is something special about entertaining, creating delicious meals, and watching my family and friends enjoy the food I prepare. Seeing the smiles on their faces, hearing the laughter around the table, and creating memories through food brings me so much joy. Cooking is love, creativity, culture, and connection. I am honored to share my love and passion with you and invite you into my kitchen, my table, and my journey.
Featured Book
Seoul Food: The Blasian Magic Cookbook
Southern, African American, classic, and Korean comfort recipes—soulful, spicy, and surprisingly easy.
- ▸A celebration of Blasian heritage—Black and Asian.
- ▸Recipes simplified for busy, hectic lives.
- ▸Simple everyday ingredients for delicious meals.
- ▸From desserts to side dishes to soul food recipes.
I write about the beautiful in-between.
History & Heritage
Born in Seoul, raised in the South—stories of belonging and home.
Food & Family
Recipes, memories, and the table that holds two cultures at once.
Entertaining & Everyday Joy
Cooking, decorating, and the little things people remember most.
Culture & Purpose
Lessons from a life of balancing two roots and staying true to you.
Latest from the Writer’s Table
Food & Family
Our Thanksgiving Was a Mash-Up of Cultures
Collard greens, mac and cheese, and sweet potato pie on one side of the table. Korean comfort on the other. Both were home.
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In the Kitchen
The Korean Pantry, Demystified
Gochujan, doenjang paste, sesame oil, toasted sesame seeds, fresh garlic, Korean red pepper flakes, and soy sauce. Seven staples that make weeknight Korean cooking genuinely easy.
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Reflections
Cooking for People Who Are Busy and Tired
As a mother, wife, and healthcare executive, I KNOW how hectic life gets. Simple food is not a compromise—it's the point.
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Stories, recipes, and reflections—delivered with heart.