Great products deserve great stories.
I help Hawaiʻi’s food and beverage businesses connect with customers through original recipes, engaging food writing, and creative culinary content that brings their products to life.
Whether you’re a food truck, restaurant, farm, market, coffee roastery, chocolate maker, bakery, rum company, specialty food producer, or artisan business, I create content that showcases what makes you unique in a way that feels authentic, approachable, and memorable.
As the creator of The Island Spirit Kitchen and the author of The Island Spirit: The Ultimate Guide to Rum Infused Cocktails and Cuisine, I combine recipe development, storytelling, and educational content to help readers discover new flavors, ingredients, and local businesses they can support and enjoy.
How We Can Work Together
Every collaboration is customized to fit your brand and goals. Services may include:
Creating original recipes inspired by your products
Writing engaging stories that highlight your business
Developing visual content to complement recipes and articles
Sharing your feature through The Island Spirit Kitchen and social media channels
Each project is thoughtfully designed to inspire readers while naturally showcasing your products through recipes, stories, and practical ideas they can recreate at home.
What You Can Expect
When we work together, my goal is to create content that feels genuine, useful, and engaging—not like an advertisement.
Together we can:
Introduce your products through original recipes and creative culinary ideas.
Share the story behind your business and what makes it special.
Inspire readers with practical ways to use your products at home.
Highlight seasonal ingredients, local makers, and the unique flavors of Hawaiʻi.
Reach an audience of food lovers, home cooks, cocktail enthusiasts, and readers who appreciate authentic island-inspired experiences.
Every collaboration is created with care to provide lasting value for both your business and my readers.
Let’s Create Something Delicious Together
I’m always excited to connect with businesses and makers who share a passion for great food, thoughtful craftsmanship, and the spirit of aloha.
If you’d like to explore working together, I’d love to hear about your business and discuss how we can create something memorable.
Email: support@theislandspiritkitchen.com
Mahalo,
Nicole Burris
Recipe Developer • Food Writer • Content Creator
Celebrating island flavors, local stories, and the joy of sharing good food.