Our journey with Djondjon De La Perle started with a simple realization: no matter how much we had while living abroad, there was always one thing missing—a true taste of home. That longing for something familiar led us to an incredible moment when our family decided to turn this passion into a business.

It began with my mom visiting me in Virginia, bringing with her the treasured djondjon mushrooms from Haiti. The simple act of cooking diri djondjon again filled my heart and soul in a way that nothing else could. It was like tasting home, and it brought me immense mental satisfaction. That’s when the idea hit: why not share this taste of home with others, especially Haitians around the world who miss it just as much?

So, with the support of my family, we launched Djondjon De La Perle to make the finest, cleanest, and most authentic Haitian mushrooms available to everyone. Our mission is simple: bring a piece of Haitian culture to the world, and we knew that making it accessible online was the first step.

A Moment of Pride: Our Feature in The New York Times

Then something amazing happened—Christina Morales, a writer from The New York Times, reached out to me. I could hardly believe it! The New York Times wanted to share our story. This was such a surreal moment, and to see that they wanted to help us tell the world about our journey was a true privilege. We’ve worked hard to bring this beloved ingredient to people around the world, and this opportunity gave us the motivation to keep going.

Christina beautifully highlighted the cultural significance of djondjon, how it defines who we are as Haitians, and how we wanted to share that identity with the rest of the world. The article focused on how our djondjon can not only reconnect people to their roots but also introduce this incredible mushroom to chefs and food lovers everywhere. Hearing this from The New York Times was validation for all the love and effort we’ve put into our business.

The Motivation to Keep Growing

Our conversation with Christina inspired us to keep moving forward. She asked about our process, our values, and how we strive to provide the highest quality product to each and every customer. Whether you buy our djondjon on Etsy or through our website, we ensure the quality is impeccable because we know how important this taste of home is to our customers.

We believe that djondjon is more than just a mushroom—it’s a reminder of who we are. It represents Haitian culture and family, and it connects us to the flavors of home, no matter where we are in the world. We are proud to make it accessible, and we will continue to expand our offerings of Haitian organic products, bringing more pieces of home to you.

This recognition from The New York Times has only fueled our desire to grow, and we thank everyone who has been part of our journey so far. With your support, we aim to share more of Haiti’s finest ingredients with the world, while always staying true to our roots.

Shop now at Creole Sizzle and bring the authentic taste of Haiti into your kitchen with our cleanest and highest-quality djondjon.