It was a long time ago that she won, but still found it amazing the emotional connection that TV can create, even in a cooking show.

http://mykoreanadopteestory.tumblr.com/search/kish

http://www.blogher.com/top-surpise-top-chef-does-adoption-right

The second post explores several aspects of Kristen’s background in an honest and sympathetic way.  This quote is so on point:

Well, for me, I don’t know how authentic things can be, but I know what tastes good…. I hope I’m not offending any Asian people. But…I was raised by white parents. But I’m Asian. But I kinda don’t know a lot about Asian cooking.