Culture & Cakes — Beyond the Box

Happy Lunar New Year Eve! Check out some of our recommendations for how to celebrate this year, locally and virtually! Lunar New Year, also commonly known as Chinese New Year or the Spring Festival , is on February 12th. The Chinese Calendar is a lunisolar calendar, reckoning dates based on the astronomical phenomenon. This calendar is used for holiday dates in many Chinese influenced countries, like Taiwan, Korea, Thailand and more. Lunar New Year is typically observed for 16 days, starting with New Years Eve. Originally, Lunar New Year was a time to honor deities and ancestors. Over time, it has...

Fat Tuesday 2021 celebrations around the world may be canceled again, but there is plenty of ways to enjoy. Fat Tuesday kits are a great start to get a taste of the world where Fat Tuesday is celebrated. Continue reading for more ways to experience locally, celebrate and cook at home and even learn some history. Check out our Mardi Gras Playlist while you enjoy your kits! Local Recommendations Around the U.S. NOLA Doughnuts - Portland,OR - Walk into a mini bourbon street and take in the smell of New Orleans inspired donuts and coffee Mobile, Alabama - America's original...

5 Recipes To Use Ube Extract Our Culture Cakes Philippines Kit is our most popular kit to date, with ube being the star of the show! Here are 5 easy ways that you can use your leftover ube extract for unique Filipino infused desserts. For the purple lover! Still need ube extract? Order some here! Ube Rice Krispie Treats : A classic treat that is so simple to make with just 4 ingredients.  Ube Donuts with Coconut Glaze : The same featured ingredients in your Philippines Kit can also be turned into these radiant donuts! Ube Ensaymada: With your Philippines...