The Joy of Collaboration

Creating Custom Blends with Oak City Spice Blends

Featuring: Kita’s Southern Smoke & Spice

One of my favorite things about Oak City Spice Blends is that it has never just been about spices — it’s about stories, people, and the shared creativity that happens when flavors meet imagination. Every collaboration feels like opening a new chapter in a cookbook we’re writing together — one that connects tradition, place, and personality through taste.

When I met Chef Kita, I instantly knew she cooked from the heart. Her food speaks of Southern comfort but carries a global rhythm — the kind that tells you she’s not afraid to experiment. Together, we created Kita’s Southern Smoke & Spice, a blend that captures her fire, soul, and warmth: a balance of smoky paprika, sweet brown sugar, umami mushroom powder, and a whisper of Korean gochugaru. It’s more than just a seasoning. It’s her voice in spice form.

Why Collaboration Matters

Every chef — whether they run a kitchen, bake from home, or dream up recipes for friends — carries a unique story. My work at Oak City Spice Blends gives me the privilege of helping people bottle that story.

Sometimes that means crafting a one-of-a-kind gift blend for a wedding or business. Other times, it means developing a signature seasoning for a chef who wants to carry their name into the spice aisle. Every collaboration begins with a conversation — about food, heritage, favorite ingredients, and what flavor feels like you.

When we get it right, the blend doesn’t just taste good — it feels personal.It becomes a reflection of your craft.

From Kitchen to Label

Working with chefs like Kita reminds me why I love what I do. The process always begins with discovery — tasting, adjusting, and imagining how the seasoning will live in their food. From there, we test it in the kitchen, refine it, and bring it to life with custom labeling, small-batch blending, and packaging that feels true to their brand.

It’s artisanal work, but it’s also deeply collaborative — built on trust, curiosity, and respect for the ingredients and the people who use them.

Let’s Create Together

If you’re a chef, a maker, or someone who simply loves flavor and wants to create your own custom blend — whether as a gift, a private-label product, or a signature seasoning for your kitchen — I’d love to help you bring it to life.

You can reach out through OakCitySpiceBlends.com to start the conversation. Together, we’ll explore your flavor inspirations, test ideas, and design a seasoning that tells your story — one that’s as unique as your table.

Because at Oak City Spice Blends, every collaboration begins the same way —with curiosity, creativity, and a shared love of good food.