Party with K-Pop Stars

Ring in the New Year with the favorite flavors of K-Pop stars! Join us for a fun and festive cooking class featuring two iconic Korean comfort foods: traditional seaweed soup and hand-rolled gimbap. You will discover how to properly prepare and rehydrate seaweed, learning the secrets to seasoning the broth to create a deeply savory, comforting soup that is traditionally enjoyed on special occasions. Next, master the art of rolling your own gimbap! We will guide you through the techniques for layering rice, proteins, and colorful vegetables, showing you how to customize the fillings to create your own signature roll. Whether you are hosting a celebration or craving a satisfying everyday meal, you will leave with the skills and confidence to recreate these delicious Korean favorites at home.

Once the class is gathered together, Evelyn will surprise you with her own additional dish to enhance the meal experience for the evening! Come ready to roll, taste, and celebrate!

Dietary Note: To preserve the authenticity of these traditional dishes, ingredient substitutions cannot be accommodated in this session. Please note that recipes may contain wheat, nuts, coconut milk and/or shellfish. Please contact Access (access@cvsdvt.org) with questions or concerns, prior to registration.

For students aged 13 and older.

This is a participatory cooking class. A small group of students will work together at each cooking station to complete the recipe on the night's menu.

"Evelyn is such an enthusiastic instructor, and draws on her life experiences to share her joy of Asian cooking. I love her classes."

Evelyn Sun

Instructor

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Born and raised in Malaysia, Evelyn brings a rich cultural heritage and a lifelong love of food to everything she does. She moved to Canada on a scholarship, where she met her husband of 25 years. Together, they’ve raised two children and cultivated a shared passion for exploring the world—especially through its cuisines. As a family, they’ve traveled extensively across Europe, Asia, Australia, Canada, and the United States, often charting their journeys one delicious meal at a time.

With over 30 years of teaching experience—primarily in music—Evelyn is a natural educator. Her curiosity and creativity in the kitchen have led her to teach culinary classes in a variety of settings, host pop-up dinners, and even cater intimate gatherings. She is especially passionate about the vibrant, diverse flavors of Southeast Asia, and has a deep understanding of traditional ingredients and techniques. Evelyn excels at recreating authentic dishes with a creative touch, making bold flavors accessible—even when hard-to-find ingredients need substitution.

Whether she’s teaching a group how to craft a Malaysian curry or sharing food stories from her travels, Evelyn’s warmth and enthusiasm make her classes an inviting and memorable experience.