JB Life Summer Vol. 3

GLOBAL JEONBUK
By SUZANNE SCHNEIDER
Jeonbuk Life Contributing Writer
Nobody can accuse Thoko Langman of being unambitious.
Since establishing Taryn Delish last September she has
been pumping out traditional South African-style fare by
the oven full. Her desire to capture the meal-sharing experience collided
with her passion for cooking—the result was a menu of hearty meat
& vegetarian pies and Malva pudding that can be ordered online and
enjoyed at home, or on the go.
Based in Iksan, South Korea Taryn Delish specializes
in South African-style pies and pudding. At Taryn Delish,
every customer is treated like family. Orders can be placed
via email or Kakao Talk. Menu items are prepared to order
and shipped frozen, insuring freshness that sings “homemade.”
The pies and pudding are carefully packaged for
shipping in order to guarantee they arrive in mint condition.
Mini pies are perfect for a simple meal after work. Just pop
the pie in your oven or microwave and you can enjoy a home
cooked meal in minutes. The regular pies are great for parties
and potlatches/potlucks. Whether you want to enjoy some
mini-pies on movie night or host a dinner party, Taryn Delish
brings home cooking to your table.
Taryn Delish currently serves seven pie varieties, including
both meat and vegetarian options. Beef pepper steak,
chicken and mushroom, and vegetarian spinach & feta are
among the most popular pies. The beef pepper steak packs
a punch of robust pepper and savory steak. The crust is light
and flaky and perfectly complements the zesty filling. Those
with a sweet tooth should try the Malva pudding with custard.
Malva pudding is a classic, baked, South African dessert.
This sweet pudding of Cape Dutch origin has a spongy
caramelized texture and contains apricot jam and vinegar.
It is best served hot with a cream sauce and custard or ice
cream. Taryn Delish prepares their Malva pudding with a
hint of vanilla, making it the perfect ending to any hearty
feast.
Small business owners face a myriad of unique challenges
when operating a company outside of their home country.
Language and cultural barriers could potentially put some
out of business. When asked about the challenges of being a
small business owner in South Korea, Langman modestly replied,
“My experience hasn’t always been an easy ride; there
are always challenges along the way. The language barrier
can be a bit of a pain, but I’ve learned that patience goes a
LEFT: Taryn Delish’s Pork pepper steak mini-pies.
ABOVE: Traditional Malva pudding with custard.
BOTTOM: An uncooked mini-pie.
[Photos by MARLI JANSE VAN VUUREN]
long way in any situation. And also, there is usually a simple
solution to any problem or issue. All it takes is changing
the way you view the problem”. With that “can-do” attitude,
patience, and a passion for food…we can expect big things
from Taryn Delish.
The future looks bright for this young entrepreneur who
hopes to create a brand of organic, all natural “do it yourself”
pie sets allowing customers to assemble pies at home
from scratch. The introduction of DIY pies will revolutionize
Taryn Delish and transform even the least talented cook
into a pie-making master.
To view the current menu or place an order, visit Taryn
Delish’s website at www.taryndelish.com.
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