Cooking with Spirit, a Vision Realized
In 1988, inspired to cultivate from our farm on the Cajun Prairie of Louisiana, two acres of herbs were planted, developing seasoning blends rich in earthly flavor and not loaded with salt. That inspiration, expressed in our logo, with the symbol of a dove hovering over our farm, still today represents the desire to use our God-given talents to prosper from our farm.
Working with our children, a family tradition, our business grew from the backyard, packaged seasonings, to delighting event clients across the country, sharing natural flowing hospitality and cooking with our Premier Collection Seasonings. That combination evolved into Cooking with Spirit, a family tradition.
In 2004, driving hard to keep up with the countless events booked, our packaged foods were put on the back burner due to illness, hurricane disasters, and economic challenges. Persevering, with the ups and downs and everything in between, our son Wesley, still involved with the family business, said to me, “Mom I love the Holy Spirit too but when people think of the Millers they think of good food, fun, a celebration, and maybe a little dancing!” My response was, ‘Yes, Wes, we’ll write our cookbook, Cooking with Spirit, one day.’ His vision did not resonate with me at the time.
Always persevering, in the winter of 2021, only a few months before our Wes passed away, he came to me again, much more intently, with a vision. He said, “Mom when you see what I see, you’ll design things that will express what Cooking with Spirit is and people will love it!”
Three years later, in the winter of 2024, my heart began healing from the loss and was opened to Wesley’s vision, Cooking with Spirit, a family tradition, became clear! Excited beyond measure yet careful to stay on course, the first Cooking with Spirit, Boxes, Bundles, and Bags were designed, filled with Seasonings and Condiments from our Cajun Prairie Farm, other Louisiana-grown products and hospitality essentials that bring Cooking with Spirit to the world, sharing our legacy of making a life not just a living! With this special product in hand, don’t hide it under a bushel, open it up and share the real meaning of Cooking with Spirit, adding to your family traditions!
In loving memory of Wesley “Wes” Miller April 24, 1984 – April 8, 2021
Cooking with Spirit Gift Sets
BBQ Time Bundle
A Smokin’ Perfect Bundle of treats for any BBQing enthusiast or practicing beginner, in Classic or Holiday Design! The spirited BBQ Timer Towel will get the cook in the mood to grab a favorite beverage, light the pit and season up a brisket with My Daddy’s BBQ Rub and the included Sure Shot Brisket Recipe. Side dishes and snacks will be easy using the included Premier Vegetable Seasoning, My Daddy’s Pickles and the Signature Recipes for Grilled Stuffed Jalapenos, Deviled Eggs and Potato Salad. The corked-topped glass jar, with wooden spoon makes for safely scooping the seasoning while preparing raw meats. Worth repeating, its Smokin’ Perfect!
Included: 12 oz resealable bag My Daddy’s BBQ Rub, 13 oz resealable bag My Daddy’s Pickles, 8 oz Premier Vegetable Seasoning, 1 BQQ Timer terry towel, 1 Glass Jar and Signature Recipes
$ 36.00
Cajun Prairie Bloody Mary Bag
Leading the pack is our Cooking with Spirit, jute handled, Cajun Prairie Bloody Mary Bag, in Classic or Holiday Design. The Mardi Gras Mornin’ Bloody Mary recipe and key ingredients are included, helping to kick off any celebrations preparation with Spirit! Cajun Mary Bloody Mary Mix, made in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, perfectly receives the Premier Chargrille Seasoning and My Daddy’s Pickle juice used in our Signature Recipe. The included Premier Vegetable Seasoning and spirited skewers, make preparing the appetizer recipes easy and fun. A decal depicting Mardi Gras Morning on the Cajun Prairie adorns the heavy-weight, clear acrylic, easy-to-hold, handled mug. The story card it holds will help bring a Cajun Holiday Tradition to life.
Included: 32 oz Cajun Mary Bloody Mary Mix, 8 oz Chargrille, 8 oz Vegetable, 13 oz My Daddy’s Pickle, Heavy Duty Acrylic Mug, Wood Skewers and Recipes
$ 42.00
Get Your Ol' Fashion on Cocktail Set
Originally designed for the sophisticated gentlemen or lady, Old Fashions have become a world wide loved classic. Creating Get Your Ol’ Fashion On Box was a heartfelt project, first reflecting on quiet evenings, relaxing times with family, friends and clients, enjoying Myrna’s Old Fashions. Next the essential ingredients were gathered; Louisiana made, premium flavored, spiced syrup, the perfect accessories for mixing, vintage glasses and key to the recipe, included, are the Bitter Infused Oranges, made in our own catering kitchen with Louisiana grown oranges, the sweetest. The handsome box, well let’s just say, all that is missing is your favorite bourbon and a charming bartender, so we dressed up the box, bow tie included, to help fill that gap. A much-appreciated gift for someone special and yourself. Oranges and syrup can be reordered to keep the Ol’ Fashion going.
Included: Red Large Block Ice Tray, Two-Sided Metal Jigger, Wooden Muddle-Stirrer, Two Vintage Mason Glasses, Premium Spiced Syrup and Cajun Prairie Bitter Infused Orange Slices
$ 52.00
Cajun GUMBO Box
Wanna Cook Like a Cajun? Grab our Cajun Gumbo Box, Get the Pot, and start cooking; Life’s Short Eat Gumbo First! Gumbo, is a curious delicacy, not understood yet sought after. The desire to cook Authentic Cajun Gumbo is fulfilled with this Hospitality Essential Box. Included are all the non-perishable essentials, starting with our award-winning Cajun Chicken, Sausage, and Tasso Gumbo Recipe, our Premier, Perfect Pair Chargrille and Vegetable seasonings, and spirited cooking accessories, specific choices for the task. Roux, what the heck is it but you can’t cook gumbo without it? No worries it’s in the box along with the correct-sized Bamboo Spoon, stamped with our original tagline, Roux the Roust, and a red, cast-iron Rooster Spoon Rest to set it on. Don’t Forget the Rice, echoed in every Cajun Kitchen when cooking Gumbo, a reminder stamped on the Bamboo Rice Paddle. Not just any rice will do, medium grain rice is a must and even better harvested from or near our Cajun Prairie farm. Topping off the flavor is File’, a treasured spice, picked fresh from Louisiana Sassafras Trees, honored in a mini Mason Jar with a scooping spoon. All together…..It’s a Louisiana Thing!
Included: 16 oz Dark Roux, Gluten Free Option, 2 # Cajun Country Medium Grain Rice, 8 oz Premier Chargrille, 8 oz Premier Vegetable, 2 oz File’, Red Cast Iron Spoon Rest, 10” Bamboo Roux Spoon, 9” Bamboo Rice Paddle, Full Size “It’s a Louisiana Thing” Embroidered Towel and Signature Cajun Chicken Sausage Tasso Gumbo Recipe Card.
Refills Available.
$ 69.00
Cheese Board Collection Box
Boxed up for spirited hosting, our classy Cheese Board Collection brings a savory favorite, our Signature Roasted Pecan Garlic Chive Cheese Ball, to the table. All the key ingredients on hand, starting with the star, Perfect Pair, Chargrille, and Vegetable Seasonings, and adding our Chargrille Pecans, Louisiana grown, perfectly spiced, and toasted. The Winter Forest or Classic Melamine Cheese Board and porcelain knife, are the chosen, beautiful Hospitality Essentials.
Included: 13 x 8.5 Melamine Cheese Board, Winter Forest or White Classic, 7” Porcelain Cheese Knife, 8 oz Chargrille Seasoning, 8 oz Vegetable Seasoning, 4 oz Chargrille Pecans and Roasted Pecan Garlic Chive Recipe