A Native Metro Detroiter, graduate of Schoolcraft Culinary School marries a New Jersey native and graduate of the Culinary Institute of America, Hyde Park. With over 30 years of combined food and beverage experience, it was time to take this Michigander’s homemade all-purpose blend to market.

Our grandparents came across the Atlantic Ocean from Eastern Europe over a 100 years ago to pursue their American dream. Many of them were artists as restaurateurs, musicians and business innovators. We decided to specifically honor the hardworking grandparents who came from Tirana and Quercia Albania who successfully owned and operated several restaurants in the Detroit area.

We are using the country of Albania’s flag as our logo because it stands for bravery, strength and valor; all which is needed to pursue a dream, like ours and launch the Double Eagle Spice Company.