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Tea & Crafts 1: Origami
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Tea & Crafts 1: Origami

To build the kind of community I want, I decided to host an afternoon with friends, combining tea and crafts. It would take place during my ideal hangout time, from 2 to 5 PM—after lunch and before dinner. It would be in my home, a space for playful creativity.

Each session would have a different theme, with the first one focused on origami.

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Lunar New Year Traditions
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Lunar New Year Traditions

Even though I was born and raised in the States, my family always hung Chinese couplets around the house during Lunar New Year—a tradition that felt special and grounding. Now that I’ve moved to the city, I’ve started creating my own couplets, finding new ways to continue this meaningful tradition in my own style.

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Matcha Condensed Milk French Toast
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Matcha Condensed Milk French Toast

Winter in New York calls for comfort food, and this 5-ingredient Matcha French Toast is the perfect answer. Quick, sweet, and packed with flavor, it’s a decadent treat that works just as well for breakfast as it does for dessert. Let’s dive in!

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