Why It’s So Essential to Support Local in This Moment
Sourcing from the community
It’s the way to go
We’re Caribbean and as two women from Trinidad and Tobago, we know how to spice up food! If you missed it, we previously dropped a guide for our Island Herb Blend (Caribbean green seasoning). This aromatic herb blend really is the base of Caribbean cooking. So many countries have their own versions of it – it’s also known as epis in Haiti and sofrito in Spanish-speaking countries such as Puerto Rico, Panama, and the Dominican Republic. Ours is so fragrant, you just want to eat it out of the jar!
Green Seasoning Made with Love, Compassion, and Kindness
We make our green seasoning with fresh herbs that come from our community, because it’s important for us to support local farmers. One of our favorites is Three Part Harmony Farm, who we also are lucky enough to get a weekly share of fruits and vegetables from. We also care about your health and your body, so our green seasoning is unsalted. This allows you to determine how much salt you want in your own food. Remember, adding in other seasonings means you don’t have to use as much salt and to be honest, they add a more complex flavor to food. If you’d like to know more about the uses and benefits of green seasoning, check out our flavor guide for the Island Herb Blend. In addition to a run down of how it’s beneficial, we provide a bonus video that shows you how to use it in everyday cooking. On that same guide, you’ll also find links to recipes to try out with green seasoning. The power to make more conscious choices about food is in your hands!
How to Be a Better Consumer
It’s really important that you (yes you!) as a consumer take the reins on making informed decisions about your own food. Ask yourself the following questions when making purchasing decisions:
What’s in my food?
Where does it comes from?
How is it produced?
Is this food sourced ethically?
Let’s be honest. With the Big Food and Big Ag industries, the answers to these questions can be murky. The great thing about supporting small businesses like us is that we’re more in tune with our communities and more likely to get food from the source. We’re also more in tune with our customers. Have you had an interaction with us? Let us know in the comments below or by leaving a review. If you haven’t yet, then what are you waiting for? Drop a comment even if it’s just to say hello. We promise we won’t bite 🙃
Camella’s Kitchen is run by two ladies from Trinidad and Tobago. Based out of Prince George’s County, Maryland, we’re living our sauciest lives by bringing our bold Caribbean flavors to you! How will you #BeCamellaSaucy? Tell us on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, or YouTube!
