SEASONING EVERY DISH WITH BOLD
FLAVORS AND RICH HERITAGE
The Story Behind Saja
Living Garden Seasoning Blends
For me, food is a vessel for memories, joy, and gratitude. It brings comfort, evokes happy moments, and reminds me to be present and thankful. A good meal has the power to make me pause and savor each bite, and the burst of flavors never fails to bring a smile to my face.I know that food also connects us to our past and to the people who came before us. I started on my personal journey back in 2020 to reframe my relationship with food. I started gardening, growing my favorites like mint and tomatoes and experimenting with hydroponics. I started trying different cultural cuisine, exploring different tastes, textures, and smells. I started cooking more than taking out.
Seasonings and spices became more than just ingredients in my kitchen. They were an opportunity to reconnect to the memories of my grandmothers in the kitchen, father and uncles on the grill, and many more ancestors before them that passed down food wisdom on nourishment, well-being, celebration, and comfort. Spices and seasonings were like music, universal in its need and appreciation but culturally diverse. I understand that many factors, like accessibility, affordability, preferences, and health needs, shape our food choices. But too often, access to diverse, culturally appreciated spices and seasonings are limited in mainstream markets, and I wanted to change that.
That’s why I founded Saja Living Garden. It was born out of a deep love for food, family, and culture. The name “SAJA” blends two powerful words: “Salubrious,” meaning health- giving, and the Swahili word “Jamaa,” meaning family. Together, they represent a commitment to providing healthful, culturally appreciated spices and seasoning blends that reconnect people to their traditions and flavors that help to define who they are.
In Community,
Trelisa
At Saja Living Garden, we bring health, heritage,
and bold flavors straight to your table! Our
seasoning blends are crafted with passion—
designed to spark joyful memories and inspire
creative cooking. Each one is a tribute to rich
cultural traditions, reconnecting you with the
ancestral flavors that make food so powerful. We
celebrate the diverse flavors that unite us, our
“seasoning blends that connect to cultures.”
Whether you’re grilling with family or
experimenting with new recipes, Saja Living
Garden embodies Jamaa (Jah-Ma), the Swahili
word for family, ensuring every dish is a
celebration of tradition, flavor, and well-being!
Seasoning Blends
Fire and Ice
A bold dance of heat and cool, where fiery chili powder meets the refreshing
tingle of peppermint, creating an electrifying burst on the palate.
In My Right Mind
A soothing, herbal mix of holy basil and lavender with invigorating ginger
and turmeric, designed to balance the mind and bring calm energy to your
dishes.
Ancestor’s Calling
A grounding blend with the warmth of rosemary and sage, intertwined with the
citrusy zing of dried lemon peel, evoking memories of family kitchens and
comforting meals.
Smile
A fragrant melody of spices, where the citrusy brightness of green
cardamom and the sweet notes of cinnamon dance together, creating a
vibrant, uplifting blend that feels like a joyful burst of sunshine in every bite.
Sweet Heat
The perfect marriage of smoky paprika and cayenne with a touch of brown
sugar sweetness, conjuring images of backyard BBQs with a spicy twist.
