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Celebrating Culinary Trailblazers & Sweet Indulgences:

Lena Richards, Equitea, and National Chocolate & Caramel Day!

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Charlie Pritchett
March 19, 2025

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This week, we celebrate a trailblazing chef and delicious treats! Learn about Lena Richards, the first Black woman to host a televised cooking show, and her lasting impact on Creole cuisine. We also spotlight Equitea's matcha pop-up in Baltimore, a business bringing equity and wellness to the tea industry. Plus, since today is National Chocolate & Caramel Day, we’re sharing a decadent recipe for Caramel Pecan Brownies that you won’t want to miss!

Baltimore’s own, Black-owned tea company, Equitea returns home with a first-of-its-kind, matcha pop-up experience for 30 days in Remington.

Equitea returns to Baltimore with a matcha-themed pop-up, offering a variety of high-quality matcha-based drinks and collaborating with local chefs.

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