About Us
Plant-based Caribbean and Louisiana Creole Cuisine, inspired by Our Ancestors.
Welcome to Yamz Ital Kitchen. Ancestor Approved Plant-Based Caribbean and Louisiana Creole Cuisine.
Yamz Ital Kitchen is the creation of Culinary Alchemist Matthew “Pure” Bradley. His recipes draw inspiration from his Caribbean great-grandfather William Alleyne, a cruise ship chef, and his Louisiana Creole great-grandmother Beatrice Baptiste, who was known for her traditional Sunday meals.
Our mission is to share our love for cooking and teach our community how to prepare healthy yet delicious versions of our cultural dishes.
The name “Yamz” is a clever wordplay, referencing both the root vegetable commonly used in Caribbean and Creole cuisine and Matthew’s daughter Yemayá’s nickname.
“Ital” comes from the Rastafari Movement and means “vital.” The emphasis on “I” symbolizes unity with nature and each other. The main idea is that food should be natural, pure, and from the Earth. Eating Ital food aims to enhance “Livity,” the life energy in everyone.
Yamz Ital Kitchen is an honored member of Jamii Market, a cooperative economic system that circulates currency and resources to local and global Indigenous communities.
We established Yamz Ital Kitchen to honor our Ancestors and provide an educational and economic resource that will benefit our children and community for generations.
Seasoning Blends
Arawak Jerk Spice
Bold island flavor in a bottle! A unique blend of Jamaican herbs and spices to complement all of your favorite Caribbean meals.
Choctaw Creole Seasoning
Extraordinary secret blend of spices that gives your favorite meals that amazingly distinct Louisiana flavor.
Taino Adobo
Traditional Latino all-purpose seasoning perfected! We use this in almost all our dishes, including our famous Seasoned Quinoa.
Carib Curry Powder
Heavenly 13 spice curry powder with just the right amount of heat. Use to season curries, stews, sauces, veggies, marinades and more!
Yamz Ital Kitchen Recipes
Ready to chef it up in the kitchen? We offer over 50 delicious plant-based recipes inspired by our signature seasoning blends. Click the link below to get started today!
