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When Chris and I moved from the city to the suburbs, people asked what I would miss most. My answer was always the same: the food. The city had spoiled me with instant access to endless flavors and cuisines. In the suburbs, I wondered if I would lose that spark—the thrill of tasting something new, something comforting, something that felt like a piece of home.

If you're one of the millions who struggle with seasonal allergies, you know that spring can be bittersweet—beautiful blooms and sunny days mixed with sneezing, itching, and congestion. While nothing replaces medical care when needed, many herbs have long been used in traditional wellness practices to help support the body during allergy season.

I’ve been thinking a lot about the connection between food and memory—how some meals stay with you long after the taste is gone.

Some recipes are more than just ingredients. They’re time machines. Wrapped in foil, baked until golden, and passed from one generation to the next—they show up at birthdays, during Lenten Fridays, or on any ordinary evening and quietly become something sacred.

Some traditions are passed down through generations, woven into the fabric of family life so seamlessly that they become a part of who we are. Others begin with a single moment—a shared meal,

I don’t remember us ever going on vacations. Trips were something other people took—families who had time, extra money, or a reason to go somewhere just for the sake of it. But once, when I was about seven, Dad and I took a trip together. Just the two of us.

At Tiny Lotus Tea, we love hearing about the recipes and food memories that bring people together. That’s why we’re excited to feature recipes and food stories from our community!

I have always loved food. Not just for the taste or the nourishment, but for what it represents—comfort, love, and survival. I grew up hungry, not just in the way a child might be

Green tea has a long and fascinating history, deeply embedded in cultures that have valued it for centuries—not just for its health benefits, but also for its ritualistic and social significance.

Love is in the air, and so is the refreshing scent of peppermint. This Valentine’s Day, let’s talk about Mint-to-Be, a peppermint tea that’s as smooth, refreshing, and soothing as the perfect love story.