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Heritage months and cultural celebration, and the food traditions behind them.

12 articles

Spread of Mexican dishes including tacos, enchiladas, rice, beans and a taco salad bowl

Hispanic Heritage Month Foods: 5 Dishes to Cook With Your Team

Five Hispanic Heritage Month foods — from Mexican street tacos to Brazilian pão de queijo — the stories behind them, and how to cook them together as a team.

Aug 3, 2026

Plate of golden waffles with butter next to fried chicken and small pitchers of syrup

Juneteenth: Celebrating Freedom, History, and the Power of Food

Juneteenth explained: the history behind the day, the African American food traditions at its centre, and their roots in West African cooking.

Jun 19, 2026

Bowl of chicken and bean stew with peppers, served with flour tortillas, lime and green chiles

Dive into Hispanic Heritage Month Cooking with Rockoly's Culinary Fiesta

Hispanic Heritage Month cooking for teams: the workshops on offer, the dishes behind them, and fresh ingredients delivered to every participant's door.

Jul 30, 2025

Fresh fruit tart topped with strawberries, raspberries, kiwi and mango over cream in a pastry shell

Pride Month Cooking: Celebrate with Flavor, Connection, and Inclusivity

Pride Month cooking for teams: why it works as an inclusive celebration, the colourful menus on offer, and everything delivered and remote.

Jun 9, 2025

Folded crepes topped with fresh strawberries and strawberry cream on a white plate

Women's Equality Day: Special Cooking Workshops

Celebrating Women's Equality Day with cooking workshops — what the day marks, and how a culinary session makes the celebration concrete.

Aug 12, 2024

Plate of shrimp and creamy grits topped with sliced scallions

DEI Team Building: Fostering Inclusion with Rockoly’s Remote Cooking Workshops

DEI team building through food: how a remote cooking workshop makes inclusion practical rather than performative, and what to plan around.

Jul 8, 2024

Close-up of a Japanese savory pancake laced with mayonnaise and brown sauce, topped with bonito flakes

Celebrating AAPI Heritage Through Cooking: A Culinary Journey with Rockoly

Celebrating AAPI Heritage Month through cooking — the flavours and dishes covered, how the virtual workshop runs, and why teams ask for it again.

Apr 22, 2024

Flat illustration of seven women with different skin tones and hairstyles standing shoulder to shoulder

Celebrating Women's Equality Day: Embracing Equality Through Culinary Delights

Celebrating Women's Equality Day through food: Boston cream pie, a French omelet and strawberry crepes, plus the do's and don'ts.

Mar 4, 2024

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Black History Month Food and Culinary Heritage

Celebrating Black History Month through culinary heritage: the traditions behind the dishes, featured recipes, and how a team cooks them together.

Jan 26, 2024

Chicken taco with avocado, radish and cilantro beside lime wedges and a shot of tequila

Hispanic Heritage Team Building: A Workplace Guide

Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month at work: a virtual wine tasting, a cooking competition, and Spanish lessons the whole team can join.

Jul 28, 2023

Overhead spread of spices, peppercorns, garlic and fresh herbs in bowls and spoons on a blue table

Discover Culinary Traditions Recognized by UNESCO with Rockoly

The culinary traditions and practices UNESCO protects — truffle hunting in Italy, Armenian lavash, and Singapore's hawker culture, explained.

Aug 24, 2022

Overhead spread of tortillas, seasoned meat, red chiles, poblano, avocado and lime for Mexican cooking

Expand your Cultural Boundaries with Online Mexican Cooking Classes

Looking to explore other cultures? Start in the kitchen! Learn more about Authentic Mexican cuisine here.

Jan 23, 2022