Too much of a foodie

Hello everyone, my name is Alejandra but people call me Ale. This is my second semester here at DH and I transferred from Santa Monica College. I am a first generation student and the oldest of four. My parents were born in El Salvador but I was born and raised in Los Angeles. Hopefully I will graduate soon if life does not get in the way like it has been but I am determined to get my bachelors and maybe move on to get my masters.

I have many favorite foods that I can say is better than another. I love every food and it depends what mood i’m in to have that day. Being on a diet has always been difficult for me since I am always thinking about food more than anything.

I would say one of my favorite side dishes is Kimchi. I am absolutely obsessed with it and the best kimchi I have ever tasted has been my mother in laws. I would like for her to teach me someday but it is a several day process. I love the fermented vinegary taste it has that compliments the meat I eat it with. I love the crunch of the Napa cabbage and how it’s the perfect level of spiciness. I also love that the longer you have it, the better it tastes. My addiction to kimchi sometimes gets out of control when I go to Korean Barbecue and I bring my own jar sometimes so I do not bother the waiters to keep bringing me some. Even my mother in law is shocked by how quickly I eat the many pounds of kimchi she has given me.