A fairytale patisserie in Copenhagen, Denmark … A traditional maple sugar shack in Canada … And the sweet taste of home in Fuzhou … Cakes, maple syrup and taro purée tell a story of inheritance, memory and innovation in different parts of the world. They demonstrate how food can become a symbol of cultural identity and family heritage. As Xiaoyang, a young woman from Fuzhou, China, says: even something as simple as taro purée has deep cultural roots and carries warm family memories, reminding us that respect for tradition is lasting.