Are you ‘Mama K’?

🌶️ Yes.

How did Mama K’s come to be?

🌶️ Born in Edmonton and raised in Mannville, my upbringing on my stepdad’s family farm instilled in me a deep appreciation for fresh, homemade food. My parents juggled full-time jobs while tending to our large garden, where my passion for canning fresh veggies and fruits began. Some of my happiest memories are of baking treats and making pierogies with my mom, filled with laughter and love—although I wasn’t a fan of weeding the garden!

After moving out, I continued my family’s tradition, making jelly, pickles, borscht, relishes, and of course, homemade salsa. What started as a single flavor for family and friends grew into 12 delicious varieties. In 2020, with the encouragement of my children and friends, I launched Mama K’s Salsa. My kids even helped name the business and tasted countless batches until we perfected the flavors. Bless their hearts!

Where are you located?

🌶️ In rural Alberta, just outside the village of Innisfree.

Do you use fresh ingredients?

🌶️ Yes. We consider seasonal options and look for the freshest ingredients along with partnering with other companies that take the same care and consideration with their products.

Do you peel your tomatoes, if so how?

🌶️ Yes. We use a hot water blanche and then add cold water to release the peel…a true labour of love!

Do you grow your produce?

🌶️ No. We source from producers for our fresh ingredients.

Do you have an inspected kitchen?

🌶️ Yes.

How did you come up with so many flavours?

🌶️ Trial, error and requests!

Is it a family recipe?

🌶️ Yes. What started as a single flavour for family and friends grew into 12 delicious varieties.

How did your design your logo?

🌶️ Our logo design was a labour of love. From an early rough design to our current logo.