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Learning and sharing food, culture and history are lifelong interests. Sharing food, culture, and history are at the heart of how traditions survive and evolve from one generation to the next. Passing on beloved recipes, retelling stories of heritage, and celebrating the unique flavors and customs that define who we are help keep the spirit of our communities alive. These acts of sharing connect us, deepen our understanding, and bring meaning to daily life.That’s why It’s Nicky Lynn exists: to celebrate and preserve the rich tapestry of food, culture, and history by collecting and sharing recipes, stories, and historical insights. Here, you’ll find engaging blogs, immersive videos, and thoughtfully curated links to related products—all designed to inspire, educate, and connect. The hope is to not only pass down cherished knowledge, but also to spark new conversations and discoveries that keep our shared heritage thriving for generations to come.
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- Passover on a Plate: How Seder Foods Tell the Exodus StoryPassover doesn’t rush straight to a big roast on the table. It begins with a pause: a small plate of symbolic tastes that hold both suffering and sweetness, eaten slowly before anyone touches the main meal. In that sense, the seder plate looks like a mirror held up to Lent and Easter. Bitter herbs echoContinue reading “Passover on a Plate: How Seder Foods Tell the Exodus Story”
- Aghdgoma and Chakapuli: Orthodox Easter in the CaucasusGeorgia does Easter like it does wine: with deep roots, bold flavors, and a table that feels more like a liturgy than a meal. Orthodox Easter there is called Aghdgoma, and it’s one of the biggest days of the year. Families stay up for midnight services, crack red eggs against each other while saying “KristéContinue reading “Aghdgoma and Chakapuli: Orthodox Easter in the Caucasus”
- “Tsom” Food: Fasting Before the FeastIn the Ethiopian Orthodox tradition, fasting periods are called tsom, and they show up all through the church year, not just before Easter. During the Great Fast leading up to Fasika, the rules can be quite strict: no animal‑derived foods, and meals taken later in the day. Yet the everyday food that emerges from thoseContinue reading ““Tsom” Food: Fasting Before the Feast”
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It’s Nicky Lynn, and this is a space created from a passion for preserving and celebrating the rich stories at the heart of food, culture, and history.
It’s Nicky Lynn invites visitors to dig deeper into the shared experiences that bring people together. The mission is simple: to pass on the knowledge, flavor, and joy that connect families, communities, and cultures, one story, recipe, and conversation at a time.
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