Subscription Benefits
Support the kitchen, unlock full flavor, and join a growing community of cooks who celebrate island ingredients and spirited recipes.
The Island Spirit Kitchen is more than a collection of recipes—it’s a flavorful, creative space where bold ingredients, thoughtful techniques, and a splash of Kōloa Rum come together in everyday meals.
Whether you’re here for tropical cocktails, cozy comfort food, or quick weekday inspiration, this newsletter was created to share easy, family-friendly, rum-infused recipes—and to build a warm, collaborative community of people who love good food and the joy that comes from sharing it.
All recipes are sent straight to your inbox—no ads, no spam, just beautiful, seasonal content with a generous pour of aloha.
Subscription Options
Below you’ll find the membership tiers available—each offering something a little different:
🟢 Free Subscriber
Perfect for casual readers or those just getting started.
✅ 1 post per month (delivered on the 1st of each month)
✅ Rum inspiration, seasonal tips, original recipes
✅ Recipes sent directly to your inbox with no ads or distractions
✅ A taste of the flavor—with no commitment required
🟡 Paid Subscriber – $7/month or $70/year
For those who want full access and to help support this growing kitchen.
Includes all the benefits of a Free Subscriber, PLUS…
✅ 2 exclusive posts per month—delivered to your inbox on the 1st and 15th.
✅ Full access to the growing recipe archive
✅ Rum-infused recipes for cocktails, mains, desserts & more
✅ Culinary tips, rum pairings, and seasonal collections
✅ Access to “Markets and Mixers” and “Low-Sugar Rum Series”
✅ Access to Q&A’s thru Community Chat discussions (Paid Subscribers Only)
✅ A clean, ad-free reading experience in your inbox or on the Substack app
🔴 Spirited Supporter – $275/year
Your contribution as a Spirited Supporter directly fuels the heart of this creative work. Every dollar helps sustain the recipe development, testing, photography, writing, and digital design that make this newsletter possible.
It’s for those who see the value in handcrafted content, locally inspired storytelling, and building a space where food and community come together in meaningful ways.
Includes all the benefits of a Paid Subscriber, PLUS…
✅ Exclusive bonus content not available elsewhere
✅ A hardcover copy of The Island Spirit: The Ultimate Guide to Rum-Infused Cocktails and Cuisine (shipping June 2025)
✅ Direct access to message the author with questions, ideas, or feedback—your voice helps shape this space
This tier is about deeper support, deeper connection, and helping The Island Spirit Kitchen grow into something even bigger.
Whether you’re here to explore new flavors, discover how to use rum creatively in your kitchen, or simply enjoy a thoughtful, well-crafted recipe—this space was created for you.
Mahalo nui loa for following, subscribing, and sharing the joy of cooking with The Island Spirit.
Nicole
Founder of The Island Spirit Kitchen