Uniqueness.
We love words. Apparently most marketers don’t, though, because the word “Unique” has become a pale travesty of the actual definition: something that truly stands alone, without peer. Each and every Nightshade product is something you will simply not be able to find commercially available in the DC-area, even hipster-infested Farmer’s Markets.
Exceptional Quality.
Hand-crafted by inspired home-cooks in small batches, using the highest quality produce. All staple ingredients are nutrient- and flavor-dense, having been grown in exceptional quality soil (note: this is how you tell if a food is truly nutritious [spoiler alert: most of the organic stuff at the grocery store isn’t!]). We’re firm believers that the quality of a product must speak for itself...not a gimmicky marketing campaign. In our humble opinion, the remarkable quality and flavors in all of our products basically sell themselves. And with each purchase, you’ll also get a piece of reusable glassware.
Supports Local Ecosystems & Economies.
Believe it or not, the planet underneath your feet has the natural proclivity to produce delicious edible plants with novel and nuanced culinary applications. Our focus on promoting agro-ecology and utilizing indigenous plant species creates a win-win for people and our environment. And who doesn’t love buying a quality product from a local, family business? The alternative is an inexpensive, poorly made piece of crap produced in a factory for a profit-driven corporation, whose aim is to increase their shareholders’ returns by whatever means necessary (i.e. exploiting the working class and our planet’s natural resources). But hey, the choice is yours!