In a warm, spice-scented kitchen filled with laughter, stories, and slow-simmered memories, Daisy Haquet and Jesús Chávez Jr. have created something far deeper than a product. Their brand, Sïkuami – Salsa Artesanal, is not just about food—it’s about legacy, emotion, and identity. It’s a jar full of love and a taste of home for those who carry Mexico in their hearts, wherever they go.
“Love enters through the belly,” says Daisy, her voice echoing the words of her beloved grandmother, Doña Chuy Guevara. Raised in the State of Mexico after being born in Mexico City, Daisy grew up surrounded by vibrant flavors and deep-rooted family traditions. But it was her grandmother’s kitchen that shaped her most profoundly.
“She cooked with such care and love,” Daisy recalls. “Her kitchen was like a sacred space. I remember exactly where she kept everything—her oil, coarse salt, dried chiles, her giant clay pots for making mole during family celebrations. Going to the market with her was like attending a ritual. She was so specific, so intentional with every ingredient.”
After Daisy’s father passed away when she was just 13, her grandmother stepped in even more fiercely. “She became more protective, more present,” Daisy says softly. “Every time I felt sad, she’d tell me, ‘Eat this little taco and sweeten your heart, baby girl.’ That’s how she showed love.”
Meanwhile, Jesús, born in Reading, Pennsylvania, has roots deeply connected to Cherán Kery, an Indigenous town in Michoacán. Together, he and Daisy share a lifelong love of food—exploring cuisines from around the world, trying new recipes, but always returning to Mexican flavors for a sense of grounding.
It was in their shared kitchen, while recreating Doña Chuy’s salsas, that the idea for Sïkuami was born.
“We realized that this wasn’t just cooking—it was memory, healing, and storytelling,” says Jesús. “And we knew we weren’t the only ones who missed the flavors of home.”
Sïkuami, which means “witch” in Purépecha, honors that magic. “For us, cooking is transformative,” Daisy explains. “It’s not just mixing ingredients. It’s about energy, intention, and emotion. There’s something spiritual about it.”
Their salsas are made with simple, honest ingredients, smoky toasted chiles, spices chosen with care, and a process rooted in respect for tradition. Each batch is made with love and purpose, honoring their ancestors with every spoonful.
“We’re not just bottling salsa,” Daisy adds. “We’re bottling memories—sweet ones, funny ones, even painful ones. And by sharing them, we’re creating a connection.”
Sïkuami is more than a business. It’s a cultural fusion, a love letter to their grandmothers, and a celebration of heritage. It represents the meeting of two histories, two lineages, and the beautiful complexity of identity.
“It’s a little taste of who we are,” Jesús says. “And what we believe: that love, when you cook it, becomes flavor—it becomes home.”
With every jar of salsa, Sïkuami invites you to taste that love, remember where you came from, and maybe—just maybe—sweeten your own heart a little.
Sïkuami – Salsa Artesanal
For love. For memory. For roots.
Follow them on Instagram: @sikuami
Shop online: sikuami.com
Rosa J. Parra
Founder of Palo Magazine
