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The Sporkful

Reheat: What Dumplings Can’t Fix

May 10, 2024
Explore how parents use food to connect their adopted children to their cultural origins. Learn about the challenges and joys of maintaining cultural heritage through food experiences. Hear stories of Korean adoptees reconnecting with their roots through traditional dishes and family reunions.
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  • Using food helps adoptive parents connect their children to their birthplace and cultural heritage.
  • Adopted children navigate dual heritage, finding pride in sharing traditional foods while seeking acceptance from others.

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Connecting Through Food and Heritage in Adoption

Adoption brings questions of heritage and identity to the forefront, especially when parents try to connect their children to their cultural roots. In the podcast, parents who adopted kids from other countries discuss the significance of using food to bridge the gap between their children's origins and current lives. These efforts aim to preserve cultural ties and nurture a sense of belonging for the children. The exchange of traditional dishes, like Ethiopian honey bread and Irish corn beef and cabbage, serves as a conduit for cultural understanding and family bonding.

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