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If you love good food and real home flavor, we’d love to meet you in person.

Dinner Ideas Collective will be vending this Saturday at the BCAD New Year 2026 Pop-Up Shop, and we’re bringing our Epis Dry Blend (Mild) with us.

This is your chance to see it up close, smell it, and talk with the people who make it.

Come Meet Us This Saturday in Warner Robins, GA

We believe food brings people together. That’s why we show up in person when we can.

When you stop by our table, you can ask questions, talk about cooking, and learn how our epis fits into your everyday meals.

Event Details

Date: Saturday, February 7, 2026

Time: 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Location: BCAD New Year 2026 Pop-Up Shop

Address: 440 Watson Blvd, Warner Robins, GA 31093

We’ll have our Epis Dry Blend available all day.

What Is Epis and Why It Matters

If you grew up in a Haitian home, you already know epis.

Epis is the seasoned base used in many Haitian dishes. It’s what gives food that deep, familiar taste we all love.

Garlic. Herbs. That home smell in the kitchen.

But making epis the traditional way takes time. You have to chop. Blend. Clean up.

That’s exactly why we created our Epis Dry Blend (Mild).

Why We Created Epis Dry Blend (Mild)

We wanted to make Haitian cooking easier without losing the taste we grew up with.

With our Epis Dry Blend (Mild):

One spoon seasons your food

No chopping

No blending

No mess

Just add it to chicken, fish, rice, or veggies and cook like you always do.

The flavor is warm, familiar, and family-friendly.

If you’re cooking for your kids, making Sunday dinner, or keeping weeknight meals simple, this belongs in your spice cabinet.

Who This Epis Is For

New cooks learning Haitian food

Home cooks who already use epis

Busy families who want fast meals that still taste right

If you want food that tastes like home without extra steps, this was made for you.

Shop Online If You Can’t Make It Saturday

Can’t come to the pop-up? No problem.

You can order Epis Dry Blend (Mild) on Amazon and have it delivered straight to your door.

👉 Shop now on our Amazon Store

Bring that home flavor back to your table tonight.

About Dinner Ideas Collective

Dinner Ideas Collective was created to help keep Haitian food on the table, one meal at a time.

We also run a Facebook community with over 16,000 members who love Haitian cooking, share tips, and support each other.

If you enjoy learning, sharing, and cooking food that means something, you’ll fit right in.

You can learn more at dinnerideascollective.com and join the conversation in our Facebook group.

Why Supporting Small Businesses Matters

When you shop small and show up in person, you help build stronger local communities.

You also support people who care deeply about what they make.

Stopping by a pop-up, saying hello, and sharing a meal idea helps set the tone for a good year ahead.

We’d love to see you this Saturday.

Dinner Ideas Collective

Calling all Haitian cooks and culture lovers!

Dinner Ideas Collective is proud to be a vendor at the CAG Caribbean Cultural Festival at Clayton County International Park.

📍 2300 Walt Stephens Rd, Jonesboro, GA 30236 📅 June 27, 2026 🕛 12 PM – 8 PM 🎟️ Free and open to the public

This fun, family-friendly festival celebrates Caribbean culture, music, food, and togetherness. It was once known as the McDonough Caribbean Cultural Festival and keeps growing every year across Georgia.

Bring your family, bring your friends, and come enjoy a full day of joy.

What You’ll See at the Festival

There will be so much to enjoy:

Live music and performances

Poetry and local talent

Kids zones and games

Giveaways

Authentic Caribbean food

It’s a great way to spend the day and support small businesses in the community.

Visit the Dinner Ideas Collective Table

Stop by our vendor table and say hello. We love meeting the people who cook with our products.

You’ll learn about:

Our Epis Dry Spice Blends

Our 2nd Edition cookbook, Dinner Ideas for the Haitian Cook

Easy ways to bring real Haitian flavor home

Epis meaning the seasoned base used in many Haitian meals. Our Epis seasoning makes cooking faster while keeping the home taste you love. This Haitian spice blend works great on chicken, fish, rice, and vegetables.

You can also shop anytime on our website:

👉 DinnerIdeasCollective.com

Or order on Amazon and have it delivered to your door: 

👉Dinner Ideas Collective Amazon Store.

Find Our Epis in Local Stores

You can now find our Epis Dry Blends at select Georgia stores.

Fayette County • Vine Flavors – 917 N Glynn St, Fayetteville, GA 30214 • Best Seafood Direct – 220 W Lanier Ave, Fayetteville, GA 30214

Clayton County • Select International Farmers Market – 8639 Tara Blvd, Jonesboro, GA 30238

If your favorite store doesn’t carry it yet, ask them to reach out to us and we’ll take it from there.

Stay Connected With Our Cooking Family

Our Facebook group, The Haitian Cook, has over 16,000 members sharing recipes, kitchen tips, and food memories. It’s a welcoming space for anyone who loves Haitian food or wants to learn.

Please share this post with a friend who may enjoy it. Sharing helps keep our culture strong.

We look forward to meeting you at one of our pop-up events in 2026.

Epis Dry Blend Hot

If you grew up with real Haitian cooking, you already know how much love goes into a good batch of epis. Our Epis Dry Blend Hot brings that same flavor straight to your kitchen, without the prep. It’s made for busy home cooks who still want that deep, familiar taste in their chicken, fish, rice, beans, soups, and every Sunday meal that calls for a little heat.

If you’re wondering why you should try it, here’s the simple truth: the blend gives you the bold flavor of traditional epis and cuts your prep time. No chopping. No blending. Just season and cook.

2nd Edition of Dinner Ideas for the Haitian Cook

Pairing it with our 2nd Edition of Dinner Ideas for the Haitian Cook takes things even further. The book gives you the recipes. The blend gives you the flavor. Together, you get a full Haitian cooking experience right at home.

You can find both items on our website dinnerideascollective.com or purchase them separately on Amazon.

Many of our supporters are now picking up the blends at their local stores. If your store doesn’t carry them yet, let them know about us and we’ll handle the follow-up.

If this sounds helpful, please share this post with a friend who loves Haitian food or wants to learn. Sharing is caring 🙂

A Taste of Tradition Meets Modern Convenience

In every Haitian kitchen, Epis is the heart of flavor. From soups to stews, meats to rice, it’s what makes every dish taste like home. Our Epis Dry Blend brings you the same rich, authentic flavor of traditional wet epis—without the prep work. It’s shelf-stable, easy to use, and perfect for busy home cooks who still want that real Haitian taste.

Quick Comparison: Wet vs. Dry

Wet Epis: Fresh, bold, and full of herbs—ideal for marinades and traditional slow cooking.

Epis Dry Blend: Convenient, long-lasting, and just as flavorful—perfect for seasoning meats, fish, rice, or soups.

Whether you’re cooking at home or on the go, our Epis Dry Blend makes Haitian cooking simple and delicious.

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🔥 Coming soon — our Epis Dry Blend Hot Marinade, a flavorful substitute for chicken bouillon or wet epis that adds heat and depth to every bite.

Let’s keep the culture cooking, one meal at a time. 🇭🇹

First, thank you to everyone who has shown love and support for our Epis Dry Blend (Mild)! We know our Haitian community can be a little skeptical of new things, and that’s okay. 🇭🇹

While we proudly claim to have the best cuisine in the world, our biggest challenge is how we pass that flavor to the next generation and share it with a wider community. That’s exactly why we created this blend, to make authentic Haitian flavor simple, consistent, and accessible anywhere.

Here are some common questions we’ve been getting 👇🏽

1️⃣ What’s inside the Epis Dry Blend (Mild)?

It’s made with a traditional mix of Haitian herbs, garlic, and spices that mirror the rich flavor of homemade epis, no shortcuts, no fillers.

2️⃣ How do I use it?

Just add a spoonful to meat, seafood, veggies, or rice. You can mix it with oil or water for a quick marinade.

3️⃣ Is it really as flavorful as wet epis?

Yes! It was designed to capture the same depth of flavor and aroma, just without the chopping and blending.

4️⃣ How long does it last?

The dry blend has a long shelf life, no refrigeration needed—making it perfect for travel or everyday cooking.

5️⃣ Can I still use bouillon cubes?

You can, but our blend was made to replace them for a more natural, authentic Haitian taste.

6️⃣ Are you planning other spice blends?

Yes! Our Epis Dry Blend (Spicy) is launching this month. It brings that same rich flavor with a touch of habanero heat for those who like it piké! 🔥

We hope you’ve had some time to learn more about us by visiting our website dinnerideascollective.com.

💬 We’d love to hear from you! Have you tried the Epis Dry Blend yet? What would you like us to create next?

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