Specialties
All our preserves are organic, all-natural, & low in sugar. We hand make everything in small batches to ensure the perfect flavors & consistency. We try to source as much fresh & seasonal produce as possible from local farmers in south Florida & try to keep it non-GMO when we can help it. We don't use corn syrup, preservatives, artificial flavors, colors, nor additives. They're also gluten-free, fat-free, sodium-free, & dairy-free. Almost all flavors except 1 are Kosher, Halal, Ital, & vegan. We aim to make preserves that fit the needs of picky eaters as well as those with dietary and/or religious restrictions.
Our mission is to provide good food to good people. We employ women, minorities, & people with disabilities to create quality preserves. We source our seasonal ingredients locally to bring fresh, tropical, & unique delights, straight farm to table, small-batch goodness using our multicultural family recipes to your family. We cater to special needs including organic, kosher, vegan, & gluten-free.
Our purpose is to help & serve people by improving the quality of life for others, individuals, & society.
Our preserves can be separated into 4 different flavor categories of sweet, savory, spicy, & alcohol-infused.
Some flavors have an international flair that will evoke a nostalgic feeling in those who are expats or globetrotters.
Our real value is in our unique taste from our creative recipes. We offer unusual & award-winning products that can't be found anywhere else
History
Established in 2019.
When my father was diagnosed with esophageal cancer, I saw a need for patient advocates & so I became one self-employed. After the university closed my department, I took a while to look around & regroup.
I came back to my love of entertaining with the kitchen being at the center of our happy home. I always had a passion for cooking & the science behind it a la Alton Brown chemistry. This past January 2019 I was organizing a trip to the South Florida Fair & I stumbled upon their culinary competition. On a spontaneous lark, I entered that very instant being the day before the competition. I made my famous Monkey Butter & ended up taking 1st place & winning the blue ribbon & large trophy.
After a couple of weeks of rumination & serendipity, JP's Delights was born.
When stored correctly the unopened shelf life is 2 years & once opened & refrigerated it is best used within 3 months.
They come in 1.25 oz, 4 oz, 8 oz, and 12 oz glass jars, in variety packs, or in gift baskets.
Meet the Business Owner: Tatianna V.
My background is in arts & sciences. I graduated from UF with degrees in Anthropology, Art History, & Zoology. I went on to graduate with a master's degree in Biology from FAU.
I bounced around the globe traveling through more than 38 countries in the last 16 years. I found an appreciation for different cultures & foods.
In between, I discovered a new species of naked amoebae, designed a sea turtle exhibit for a local county nature center, participated in an archaeological dig in Israel, worked on eradicating the invasive Brazilian Pepper & Air Potato species, researched diversity on coral reefs in Australia, made it onto the silver screen as a precision driver, & volunteered with a wildlife care center in south FL before temporarily moving to Maine to teach conservation ecology. I returned & briefly worked for a major research & medical university in S. FL reading & approving all the medical research that was taking place on campus ensuring compliance & a high standard of ethics...