At Domestic Gourmet, my mission is simple: to help you bring bold, indigenous Latin flavor to the table—without the stress.
At Domestic Gourmet, I do the hard work in the kitchen so you don’t have to, crafting organic, heritage-inspired cooking staples that honor our Cuban and Puerto Rican roots while meeting the needs of modern families. From my kitchen to yours, my mission is to create every product with purpose, love, and a deep respect for the generations who came before us.
Domestic Gourmet is where culture meets convenience—no shortcuts on flavor, no compromises on heritage.
— Ciji Castro, Executive Chef & Founder
Our signature Organic Annatto Oil (Aceite de Achiote) and chef-curated spice blends are more than ingredients—they’re time-savers, flavor-boosters, and story carriers. Made with only the finest, sustainably sourced ingredients, they offer a shortcut to the richness and aroma of those meals cooked by the tias, abuelas, and mamis who made food with their whole heart.
At Domestic Gourmet, I’m here to help you create meaningful meals, share traditions, and make your weeknight dinners feel like a celebration. Because feeding your family should be joyful, not overwhelming—and flavor should never be sacrificed.
Thank you for letting me be part of your kitchen and your story.
Buen provecho,
Ciji Castro
CEO & Executive Chef, Domestic Gourmet
Every jar and bottle is a love letter to the kitchens we grew up in—where the food was slow, the stories were rich, and the flavors never missed.”
— Ciji Castro, Executive Chef & Founder
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About the author:
Ciji Castro is the CEO and Executive Chef behind Domestic Gourmet, a premium food and lifestyle brand rooted in honoring ancestral cooking and Latin traditions. With a deep love for bold, heritage-inspired flavors and clean ingredients, Ciji leads the vision and culinary direction of Domestic Gourmet’s product line.
