Kiss My Yam - Southern Sweet and Savory Blend

A Southern Celebration in Every Sprinkle
 
Some seasonings are built around heat.
Some are built around smoke.
 
Kiss My Yam was built around comfort, celebration, and the simple magic of Southern cooking.
Inspired by the rich harvest traditions of Johnston County and the joy surrounding North Carolina’s famous yam festivals, this blend was created to honor sweet potatoes, family tables, church suppers, backyard gatherings, and the unmistakable warmth of Southern kitchens in the fall.
 
Because honestly?
A perfectly roasted yam does not need much.
 
Just the right touch of sweetness.
A little savory depth.
A whisper of smoke.
And enough warmth to make people close their eyes after the first bite.
That is exactly what Kiss My Yam was designed to do.
 
Flavor Profile
Warm, slightly sweet, savory, smoky, and gently spiced with notes of brown sugar, ginger, thyme, paprika, garlic, onion, and black pepper.
 
A small touch of cayenne brings balance without overwhelming the natural sweetness of the vegetables.
 
Why It Works
Sweet potatoes and yams naturally contain earthy sugars that deepen when roasted. Brown sugar enhances caramelization while paprika and thyme create savory contrast underneath the sweetness. Ginger brightens the blend while garlic and onion provide balance so the seasoning never becomes overly sugary.
 
The result is comforting Southern flavor with real depth.
 
Best With
Roasted sweet potatoes
Candied yams
Ham
Pork tenderloin
Roasted carrots
Butternut squash
Cornbread
Biscuits
Sweet potato casserole
Holiday vegetables
Root vegetable medleys
 
Bloom Recommendation
Gentle Bloom • Butter or Roast Bloom
Kiss My Yam shines when bloomed gently in butter or olive oil before roasting. The sugars caramelize while the ginger, thyme, and paprika soften into the vegetables, creating deep golden flavor and beautiful color.
 
Spicekeeper Tip
Toss cubed sweet potatoes with melted butter, Kiss My Yam, and a drizzle of maple syrup before roasting until deeply caramelized around the edges.
 
A Little Johnston County NC History
Johnston County has long been known for its agricultural traditions, and every year the region celebrates the sweet potato with festivals, community gatherings, music, food, and local pride. Sweet potatoes are more than a side dish here. They are part of the rhythm of the South itself.
 
Kiss My Yam was created as a playful tribute to that tradition.
Warm food.
Good laughter.
Full tables.
Second helpings.
The kind of meals that remind people where home is.
 
Ingredients
Brown Sugar, Black Pepper, Garlic Powder, Onion Powder, Thyme, Paprika, Ground Ginger, Cayenne
No fillers. No preservatives.
 
Freshly blended and packed in small batches by Oak City Spice Blends.
 
Southern Sweet and Savory Blend