Maia Foods is a small cottage food business in Denver, USA.
Where to buy:
To place an order please email me at maiafoodsllc@gmail.com. We deliver within the Denver metro area or can also ship.
Maia Products are available year-round at 2 brick and mortar stores:
Ruby’s Market, 1569 S Pearl St, Denver, CO 80210 and
Three Arrows Gallery, 2605 Larimer St, Denver, CO 80205
Often during my travels, people tell me that although they love eating Indian food, they are intimidated by Indian cuisine. I think that some of the reasons are the vast range of spices that Indian cooking requires and also the multi-step techniques required in creating each dish. Additionally, the masala (spice) blends vary from region to region and even from kitchen to kitchen, even though the basic techniques are pretty much the same. A single dish may require soaking, pressure-cooking, tempering, simmering, and garnishing, which can be tedious if you are not planning ahead.
I started by making ghee from organic butter in pretty glass jars and giving them as gifts to friends. Soon they wanted more and offered to buy for their friends and families. This was the launch of Maia Foods as a small home-based business.
In the first year of Maia Foods, I set up a small table at farmers and holiday markets and the response was encouraging. Selling at these markets allowed me to interact directly with customers and explain the process of making ghee, its healing properties, and ancient origins. These interactions were very informative for me and I could slowly add more products based on customer interest.
