Growing up, my childhood was filled with Dad’s big breakfasts and the comfort of never going without. My dad didn’t have the same luxury. Raised in a tough home, he faced hardship early on, going without and fending for himself. By 12, he was kicked out of his father’s house. But he decided to turn things around at 18,  moving to Tennessee, where he met my mother years later. Funny enough, she worked at a retirement home, and Dad visited a friend there.

Four months after meeting, they got engaged (pretty fast, right?), and proposed to her while washing dishes( He definitely is not the romantic type- Ha!). Soon after, they started building our family. Through it all, one thing was clear—Dad loves like our God does. Selfless and unconditionally. A major love language is feeding his people. He showed his love by cooking for us, making sure we were always fed. My brother and I definitely grew up as chunky kids! (See Images for proof!)

Mom and Dad worked tirelessly to support us. As kids, we didn’t always see their sacrifices, but we never went without. Now, as an adult, I truly appreciate everything they did for us.

We may not be perfect, but one thing is certain—we love deeply.

One of Dad’s favorite recipes has been in the family for over 30 years, and it’s something we’ve always cherished. Over the years, friends and family encouraged us to share it with others, so here we are, bringing it to our community with love.

Our mission is simple: to give back. We donate 10% of our profits to The Family Center, a nonprofit doing amazing work in our community. An internal mission we have is to support our parents and finally get them to retire. 

An  important lesson in our childhood was to always have fun. After every game or recital, we were asked, “Did you have fun?” And I always did—even when things got tough. Life isn’t always easy, but we push through and look for the light.

We hope you enjoy the salsa that has been a beloved part of our family for years. It’s made with the same love and care we’ve shared with each other, and we wish that same love and warmth for you. Thank you for being a part of our story, and we hope our salsa brings as much joy to your table as it has to ours.

With love, Mary