August 17, 2026
Back to School
The lunchbox is the most repeated meal of a child's year. A small upgrade to two or three spices is the highest-leverage change a parent makes to their family's food in September.
Rituals & recipes
- A mild, kid-friendly garam masala
- A weeknight pasta with a bloomed-turmeric base
- A breakfast spice for porridge and pancakes
Gifting
A starter tin for the family that is upgrading.
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