About Us

Dinner Ideas Collective

A Taste of Home, Made Simple

I’m Sam Valme, founder of Dinner Ideas Collective and author of Dinner Ideas for the Haitian Cook. I grew up in a home where food told our story. My parents brought Haiti into our kitchen through the smell of epis on the stove, the sound of Creole music, and the rhythm of Sunday meals.

Years later, I started sharing Haitian recipes online to honor that tradition, and discovered that so many of us were looking for the same thing: a way to reconnect with the flavors we grew up with, even with busy lives. Dinner Ideas Collective was born from that love and nostalgia.

Today, our goal is simple, to help you enjoy authentic Haitian flavors at home with ease.

👋 Founder’s Note

Thank you for being here. Dinner Ideas Collective started as a simple idea, to keep the spirit of Haitian home cooking alive no matter where we are. Every blend, every recipe, and every story we share comes from that same love of culture and family.

If you grew up with the smell of epis in your kitchen or you’re just discovering Haitian food for the first time, you’re part of this community. Let’s keep our traditions cooking and our tables full of flavor.

— Sam Valme
Founder, Dinner Ideas Collective

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