In Morocco and the neighboring region, souks are colorful, aromatic, open air markets with botanicals, seasonal foods, Amazigh crafts, spice blends, herbal remedies, and more. Souks were some of the original ‘farmers markets’ of 3000 years ago. In these both timeless and ever-evolving spaces, food, medicine, and beauty are woven together, with an understanding that they all come from the same sacred earth source. Growers, gatherers and traders rely on the souks as a way to distribute their harvests, and the souk relies on the wisdom of the people who know what to do with them: kin who administer the magic of these goods to their respective homes and communities, keeping the culture of care alive.

These small batch, handcrafted offerings are a product of my dedication to re-membering, re-rooting, and protecting the ancestral knowledge of healing and cooking with plants. They are an expression of my love for this heart-centered, earth-centered lineage of generosity and warmth.

As with food, the energy behind where our herbs and spices come from informs a great deal of their potency and for this reason, I refrain from sourcing from conventional distributers and prioritize tending to the harvests available to me. These blends are made with plants that have been either grown by my self in Sonoma County (on Coast Miwok and Southern Pomo lands) or gathered from other culturally informed growers and beyond organic farmers in our regional network. Some spices are sourced directly from single origin traders who support the integrity of Indigenous farmers and their continued stewardship.