Food with Roots Pikliz Haitian slaw jar

Food with Roots at Madeline's

Food with Roots is a Black, family-owned food company founded in 2019 by chef Edouardo Jordan. The brand makes spice blends, condiments, and pantry staples that trace the African Diaspora, drawing a line from the American South through the Caribbean to East Africa. The idea is to put foods of cultural identity on the shelf and tell the stories behind them.

The spice side of the lineup follows that map directly. The blends run from Southern-leaning BBQ and Cajun to West African Suya and the Ethiopian classics Berbere and Mitmita, so a single rack of jars covers grilled meats, roasted vegetables, popcorn, and slow-cooked stews. The Suya blend contains peanuts, which the maker notes for anyone cooking around allergies.

The condiment range leans on family recipes. The Pikliz, a fiery Haitian slaw of pickled cabbage, carrots, peppers, and onions, comes from a Haitian family recipe the makers earned over years of trust and kitchen time. Alongside it sit a Caribbean jerk marinade built on pimento berry and thyme, a five-pepper hot sauce range, a mustard-based Carolina Gold BBQ sauce, an anchovy-and-Parmesan Caesar dressing, and a Southern cornbread mix made with Oregon-grown red flint corn.

Food with Roots products at Madeline's

Every item below is live and in stock at Madeline's. Click any product to see full details, weights, and ordering.

  • Food with Roots Pikliz Haitian slaw in a glass jar

    Pikliz - Haitian Slaw ($11). A fiery Haitian slaw of pickled cabbage, carrots, peppers, and onions in a vinegar brine, made from a family recipe. Spoon it over fried plantains, griot, grilled meats, or rice and beans. Sold in a 16oz glass jar; refrigerate after opening.

  • Food with Roots Caribbean jerk marinade bottle

    Jerk Marinade ($10). An 11oz Caribbean marinade built on pimento berry, English thyme, Caribbean peppers, and garlic. Coat chicken, pork, fish, or vegetables before grilling or roasting; the longer it sits, the deeper the flavor.

  • Food with Roots pepper sauce bottles

    Pepper Sauces ($11). A five-variety hot sauce range in 5oz bottles: Hungarian, Jalapeno, Fresno, Habanero, and Red Habanero. Buy a single flavor or collect the set for a tasting flight. Good on eggs, tacos, wings, and grilled meats.

  • Food with Roots Carolina Gold mustard BBQ sauce bottle

    Carolina Gold BBQ Sauce ($8.99). A mustard-based, non-tomato South Carolina-style barbecue sauce with a touch of brown sugar. Tangy and sharp; works as both a marinade and a finishing sauce for pulled pork, chicken, and ribs, or as a dip for sausage.

  • Food with Roots spice blend jars

    Spice Blends ($8). Seasoning mixes that follow the African Diaspora, from Southern BBQ and Cajun to West African Suya and the Ethiopian classics Berbere and Mitmita. Sold by flavor for proteins, vegetables, and snacks. Note: the Suya blend contains peanuts.

  • Food with Roots heirloom cornbread mix bag

    Heirloom Cornbread Mix ($8). A savory Southern-style cornbread mix built on Oregon-grown organic red flint corn, Pacific Northwest wheat, and buttermilk powder. Add oil, one egg, and water; each bag fills a 9x9 dish or 9x13 cast iron pan and serves six to eight.

  • Food with Roots Caesar dressing bottle

    Caesar Dressing ($8.99). A rich Caesar dressing made with real anchovies, aged Parmesan, expeller-pressed mayonnaise, and Tellicherry peppercorns. Toss with romaine, spread on sandwiches, or use as a dip; refrigerate after opening.

Frequently asked questions

Where can I buy Food with Roots?

You can buy Food with Roots products online at Madeline's (madelines.co), which carries the brand's spice blends, pikliz, jerk marinade, pepper sauces, Carolina Gold BBQ sauce, Caesar dressing, and cornbread mix. The products listed above are live and in stock.

What is Food with Roots known for?

Food with Roots is a Black, family-owned brand known for spice blends and condiments that trace the African Diaspora, from Southern and Caribbean flavors to Ethiopian classics like Berbere and Mitmita. Its Haitian Pikliz and Caribbean jerk marinade are signature items.

What is pikliz?

Pikliz is a traditional Haitian condiment of pickled cabbage, carrots, peppers, and onions in a vinegar brine. It is tangy and genuinely hot, and is used to cut through fried, grilled, and braised foods like griot, fried fish, and rice and beans. Food with Roots makes it from a family recipe.

Do any Food with Roots products contain allergens?

Yes. The Suya spice blend contains peanuts, and the Caesar dressing is made with anchovies and Parmesan cheese. Check the individual product page for full ingredient details before buying.

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