Our Journey.
I’m Lisa, The Pepper Lady! I was born and raised in the Bay Area of Northern California but my family roots are from Texas and Kentucky! I began canning very young in life. I remember walking through my granny’s front door to the smell of fresh canned peaches. She used brown sugar and vanilla so the whole house smelled like a fresh baked pie! I would run into the kitchen and grab my apron that was hanging on the side of the oven, while watching my little brothers ran past me to play in the backyard. So, I guess you can say those memories I shared with her I have been able to keep alive by sharing them with my daughter and my grandsons. After many years of canning my granny's recipes for friends and family, I was repeatedly being told what a special and unique recipe I have and that it needs to be shared with the world. So, I did just that. I decided to take a leap of faith and turn my passion into a small business!
For the love of cooking! Then, I was diagnosed with cancer in 2013. I went into remission in 2014 and have been cancer free since. The moment I realized God was blessing me with a second chance at life I knew I needed to do something that was going to bring me a sense of fulfillment. What started out as a passion of mine has now grown into something so much bigger. I have been able to put my jar of peppers into so many hands and smiles on so many faces. With just the first bite, you can tell the quality of my peppers right away ,made with best organic jalapeños in every jar. As we've recently grown bigger, I have been able to share this dream with my daughter, Jaszmine, who also grew up canning with myself and her great, great-grandmother. We would love the world to know that even if your dream is small, it's YOUR dream, so get out there and chase it! Do whatever makes you happy because tomorrow is never promised.
The Perfect Pepper is made by a mother and daughter duo. We offer a unique twist on a classic candied jalapeños that delivers the perfect blend of sweet and spicy! Our candied jalapeño’s are hand-crafted using fresh, locally sourced jalapeños, expertly candied to create a delightful combination of sweetness with a punch of heat. Made with just a few simple and clean ingredients ensuring great taste without preservatives. Our peppers are gluten-free and vegan-friendly, so everyone can enjoy these delightful candied jalapeños!
Our small family business is special for several reasons. First, we are deeply invested in creating strong relationships with our community and our customers. We love that we have had the privilege of creating relationships with the people who love The Perfect Pepper! We enjoy being involved with our town and community as much as possible and giving back when we can. This business has brought so much joy not only to us but to every individual who has tried our delicious candied jalapeño’s!