About Sophie

Hi! I’m Sophie Kim—home cook, recipe creator, and the heart behind CozyDumpling. I’m 45 years old, based in Portland, Oregon, and happiest when my kitchen smells like sizzling garlic, warm broth, or freshly folded dumplings.

I created CozyDumpling to share the kind of food that brings comfort, warmth, and nostalgia to everyday meals. My cooking style blends Korean flavors from my childhood with the cozy, approachable dishes I’ve made for my own family over the years.

Everything you find on CozyDumpling is tested, simplified, and written with real home cooks in mind. My mission is to help you feel confident in the kitchen—especially if you’re trying Asian comfort food for the first time.

My Expertise

Growing up, I spent countless weekends in the kitchen with my mother and grandmother, watching them fold dumplings with lightning speed and simmer broths that tasted like home. Those memories became the foundation for CozyDumpling.

Today, I specialize in:

• Easy dumpling recipes you can master at home
• Cozy soups and broths
• One-pan comfort meals
• Asian-inspired dishes made simple
• Step-by-step tutorials for beginners

Every recipe on CozyDumpling is created with clarity and comfort in mind. If you follow the steps, you’ll end up with food that warms you—from the first chop to the final bite.

My goal is to make Asian comfort cooking accessible, joyful, and something anyone can learn, no matter their skill level.

My Journey

I was raised in a Korean household where food was love—and dumplings were always at the center of celebrations, holidays, and quiet family nights. After years of working in education, I realized what truly grounded me: sharing recipes, teaching cooking, and helping people connect through food.

CozyDumpling began as a small personal project—a place to document the dishes I grew up with and recreate them in a simple, modern, home-friendly way. Over time, it grew into a warm and supportive community of home cooks across the world.

I’ve spent years refining dumpling techniques, simplifying traditional recipes, and creating tutorials that make even complex dishes feel doable. Every recipe is written with the belief that comfort food should be accessible to everyone.

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