Sarah Ahn and Nam Soon Ahn, the mother-daughter duo behind the cookbook “Umma: A Korean Mom’s Kitchen Wisdom & 100 Family Recipes,” will stop by the Cypress Library (5331 Orange Ave., Cypress) on Wednesday at 6 p.m. Sarah’s viral food videos of her and her mom have captivated millions of viewers with their behind-the-scenes look at Korean cooking and multigenerational home life. This collaboration is now a must-have cookbook blending the emotional intimacy of “Crying in H Mart” with practical culinary advice from Nam Soon’s lifetime of kitchen experience. The recipes are framed by mother-daughter conversations that are funny, profound, and universally relatable—plus all the food is backed by the recipe-testing power of America’s Test Kitchen.
Sarah is ATK’s social media manager and the creator of the Ahnest Kitchen website. She records her experiences on Instagram and TikTok of living with her Korean immigrant parents, chronicling her mother’s cooking, grocery shopping trips, and more. Many of Sarah’s posts have gone viral with more than 10 million views and they have sold grocery stores out of product. She has been featured on NBC News, ABC News, Yahoo News, and Good Morning America.
Nam Soon is a former restaurateur whose culinary wisdom and recipes form the foundation of this book. Together, they honor their heritage with love, flavor, and authenticity.
Complimentary books will be available, while supplies last. Early arrival is suggested. No registration is required and all ages welcome.
For more information, call 714-826-0350 or email ocpl.cypress@occr.ocgov.com.
