VIRAL Kimchi Grilled Cheese Sandwich and my bowed legs

Kimchi Grilled Cheese was trending for a hot minute, so I had to contribute my take! I used my favorite sourdough (thanks @bigdogbread!) and made the most delicious maple roasted garlic butter (which I’ve been using on my bread ever since). For the kimchi, I sautéed it in a little sauce before adding it to my sandwich, to give it a little more richness. The result was DIVINE.
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In regards to the story, I think the commenter was trying to insinuate that my legs were somehow a result of a vegan diet (she was responding to my Anthony’s Burrito post). The implication in her comment was not only laughably inaccurate, it was rude. How have we gotten to a point in our world where it’s ok to go up to a complete stranger and make comments about their appearance? Generally speaking, if it isn’t appropriate to say in person, it isn’t appropriate to say online.
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More importantly, though, making snap judgments about people based upon their physical features—whether they are larger than you think they should be, whether they are darker than you think they should be, whether their complexion isn’t as clear as you think it should be, whether their hair is longer than you think it should be, etc. etc.—reveals far more about yourself than it does about the person standing before you. Come to grips with the fact that you are operating on very little data and what information you have is being analyzed through a lens that is riddled with bias. Put simply, your opinion is likely not worth having, MUCH LESS SHARING.
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2 slices sourdough bread
For Kimchi Filling: kimchi, sesame oil, gochujang, maple syrupFor Maple Roasted Garlic Butter: vegan butter, oven roasted garlic, maple syrup, fresh chives

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Joanne Lee Molinaro is a Korean American trial lawyer, born and raised in Chicago. Molinaro adopted a plant-based diet in January 2016 and began The Korean Vegan as a passion project later that year. Since then, she has launched a podcast and released a cookbook. She has been featured in Salon, Healthyish by Bon Appétit, The Atlantic, The Kitchn, Thrive, and VegWorld, and on Food Network, CNN, BBC, and CNBC.

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[melissarose]

I have never noticed anyone’s bowed or unbowed legs. You are amazing and bullies are dumb!

[calico_queen]

As they say, "People aren't insecure, people made them insecure." Most of the time, people's physical insecurities are somethings no one is aware of up until someone points it out to them... Honestly I didn't even know bowed legs were a thing up until this video.

[qsmells]

omg the ending where she said “how many have you?” period slayed the house down

[aleciasmall]

Caribbean people love seeing other people with bowed legs. We think of it as a sign of beauty.

[swearimnotarobot]

Honestly, that’s the best comeback I’ve heard 😂
The slow build up of bullying and trying to “fix” your legs and then just the, “I don’t give 2 sh**s”. It’ll shut up any bully pretty quick

[hannahchristine]

I think the person that posted’s comment and question came from a place of genuine curiosity rather than an attempt to hurt. We all have medical things that we were born with or happen to us. I’m so sorry you went through what you did as a child, though. I honestly think bowed legs are a unique and pretty feature.

[sanjuktabanerjee]

I totally relate to you. I have knock knees legs and I didn’t really knew about it until I started doing taekwondo. Since my game is totally based on my legs, often times I was unable to do certain kicks and hence got bullied by my teammates. Those times I thought that I was cursed and blamed myself for all of it. Eventually I started accepting it. And now even with my knock knees I have won tournaments after tournaments. So just like you I want to ask these peoples, “ l have won 3 gold medals in 1 year. How many have you?” 💪

[Stephlovesnapping]

I don’t understand why that’s a bad thing. All bodies are different, people get hung up on the stupidest stuff… & making fun of someone for their differences is so immature! If we all looked the same the world would be so boring! Love you Joanne, just the way you are! ♥️♥️♥️

[dianaw]

I’ll never understand how someone could be mean to another human about anything but especially something they can’t control. Your legs are perfect! They’ve walked you through such a challenging yet beautiful life thus far. ❤ I’m glad you’re proud of them now.

[luciskies]

I have knock knees and I totally relate. I was bullied in elementary school/middle school for them and for having hairy legs. My Colombian mother didn’t let me start shaving until 15. I don’t understand why ppl body shame others, it makes no sense to me.

Ty for sharing and the sandwich looks soooo good! ❤️❤️❤️

[pyroaidan]

I honestly hate those people. I was born with a terrible case of bowed legs, to the point It looked like I had a separate joint in my leg. There’s one thing that I never received though, and it was insults. I could never tell you how to “get over it” and to “not listen to them”, and you did the best thing you could, that being to continue to do anything you can

[armyblink]

I didn’t even know you could get bullied for just having legs 😢 I just get bullied for being asian 😊

[eligaming]

bowed legs are so beautiful and unique. i honestly always thought they were so pretty and they fit people well. ❤

[alebolan]

People can be so cruel! I didn’t even notice that you have bowed legs until this video.

[ichigo]

I literally didn't even notice.... and I had bowed feet growing up from sitting wrong in the womb. Years of physical therapy.. I also developed Oscar schlatters in my knees after attending too many sports, causing incredible pain going up any type of incline. Stairs were the worst.
I was made fun constantly for using the handicapped elevator, and using crutches. Took another 2 years of physical therapy.
People are dumb and cruel sometimes.
I have been following you for about a year now, and I can't say how much you have changed my mindset. We're all just living what we call "life" on this planet that we call "Earth".
Thank you Auntie. ❤

[Sunnaaay]

Honestly I wouldn’t have noticed lmfao idk how people notice stuff like that. Your legs are very nice.

[yunj]

I have bowed legs also I did not see until I started to care about my looks and when ever I wear leggings it makes look so fat and I get really upset but all my friends told me that they don’t care about how I look and they never even noticed and just really care about my personality. That is what makes me love them ❤

[motozorra]

That really looks so goodd! I was craving some kimchi but the kimchi in stores have apple in them which I'm allergic to 😔

[beeperpie]

my mom has bowed legs and other abnormalities in her feet from spina bifida and she’s always been very self conscious of it and i didn’t fully understand how she felt until i got older. other health issues caused by her condition contributed a lot to her mental health and she’s been able to become confident and strong despite it and she’s my hero because of that

[Taylorf]

Thank you for this video! I used leg braces also in elementary and I hated them. One day I said enough! I Started running and began to love my legs and what they could do for me. 3 marathons later I'm so thankful for my legs even if they are not perfect. They are finally perfect for me.