Hello there random reader , do you cook? Ever felt the warmth of food bringing peace to your loved ones? Dwindled memories brought back anew from nostalgic dishes? Experienced joy through the smiles of others around you indulging in a particular cuisine you went through trials and errors to put together? Looking to experience any of this? Set the table, have a seat.

This is the after taste of a beautiful drama delivering heartfelt performances and subliminal messages behind wonderfully executed cooking scenes and frantic trips to the supermarket. I must say i have my own background in cooking and finding peace of my own through it , so my perspective comes from excessive relatability that calls for reduction.

Recipe for Farewell is this seemingly tasteless story seasoned and cooked thoroughly the longer you allow it to process. It’s not an immediate grab of attention and/or immersion if you can’t relate to any of the things that are happening and being narrated with relatability of emotions as the target. Still, anyone can find themselves slowly drawn to this relatively short piece through the profound subtle tones and overbearing warmth of family and loved ones coming together, a reminiscent of both trying times and memories at their happiest.

May i say the narration here is one of this drama’s strongest aspects, which is a rare thing to acknowledge as praise. Han Seok Kyu’s voice delivers a smooth texture that marinates everything happening before our eyes and thoughts beyond them as you let it settle. The transitions from Chang Wook’s perspective to Da Jung’s is like a handoff from the chef by the recommendation of the server. Usually this style annoys me because it tends to rather not hold consistency or just break apart immediately from inept handling, fortunately these veterans know what they’re doing here.

This shortish drama has everything one can ask from it’s premise. Muted backgrounds when needed to raise the heat on emotions. Appetizers and desserts complimenting the main course of the story, none taking spotlight away or diminishing the experience. Decent soundtrack to admire every now and then, specifically the outro of every episode hovering me away from the play next button til the very end of each. I’m somewhat of a foodie(damn that’s corny now that i say it) myself so I really appreciated being brought through every step of every dish in every episode. I’m quite guilty of the food blogging myself in the past and now reminded how much i enjoyed my own trials and errors in new food and the stories behind them, i figure it’s about time i dabble back into it.

Done setting? I could go on and on with the sentimental and fuzzy shit here, or , and hear me out on this one. You could give these remarkable servings of memories and lasting farewells a taste yourself. This isn’t the typical fuzzy drama with cheesy attempts at comedic punches people are used to so it flew somewhat under the radar, just be sure to give compliments to the chef on our behalf and leave a review expressing the taste this left you with personally. Now, I believe i have a few recipes and pots to absolutely tarnish myself. If you’ll excuse me .