My Nan

South Korea

My NanBy:Alan Brauer

My Nan- Suzanne Brauer

History of My familyMy pap met my nan when he was over in Seoul South Korea during the war.They were married less than a year of being together.They lived there for 4 years. In that time they had 2 children.When they arrived back in the states they had 3 more children.

Rice, Rice, and More RiceWhile my grandparents lived in South Korea rice was a vital part of life. Rice was eaten, used as a type of adhesive, and even used as walls and windows.My nan worked in a rice field from the time she was 8 with her mom. Everyday when my pap walked to base he had to walk through 2 different rice fields.

Moving to Pennsylvania

In 1970 my nan and pap decided to move back to the United States. They settled down in my paps hometown of Lykens, PA. Upon arriving in the states my Nan became a United States Citizen.Despite moving to a different country my Nan still kept many traditions.

TraditionsMy nan did not work. She stayed home and took care of the kids.When my pap would get home from work she would wait on him hand and foot.She would then do all the cleaning and take care of the house

She did not cook American food for many years.She cooked many traditional Korean dishesRiceVegetables, Kimchi YUM!!NoodlesFishMeats Beans

Growing up in Her houseI grew up learning to eat food in her house with chopstick because she did not have silverware.I ate foods most people would find bizarre like squid, octopus, Kimchi, and beansprout.

TodayToday my nan is like any other little old 70 year old lady.She loves going to the casino and spending all of my paps money.Every time I ever step in her house the first thing she has to do is cook my my favorite dish of rice, seaweed, and kimchi.