Who We Are

Nutmeg Nostalgia began with a simple love of cooking and baking and has grown into a business centered on what continues to inspire us: good food, Caribbean culture, wellness, creativity, and meaningful experiences.

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Founded by Raquel Niles, Nutmeg Nostalgia started in Brooklyn, New York, in 2015 and was formally established as a business in 2019. What began as a creative outlet eventually expanded into catering, baking, culinary experiences, gardening, wellness education, and signature products.

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Today, the business is being intentionally simplified and refined around its strongest foundations:

Caribbean food.


Culinary experiences.


Wellness & nourishment.


Heritage & nostalgia.

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Our offerings continue to evolve, but the heart of Nutmeg Nostalgia remains the same: creating things that nourish the body, spark memories, celebrate culture, and bring people together.

 

​Our Philosophy

Nourishment Goes Beyond the Plate

We believe food can be more than something we eat.

It can connect us to our families.

It can remind us where we come from.

It can introduce us to another culture.

It can bring people together around a table.

And it can inspire us to become more intentional about how we nourish ourselves.

Nutmeg Nostalgia brings these ideas together through food, culinary education, wellness-focused education, Caribbean-inspired products, gardening, and shared experiences.

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Our Values

Culture

We honor Caribbean flavors, traditions, stories, and the people who keep them alive.

Nourishment

We believe food should be enjoyable while encouraging thoughtful choices around nourishment and wellbeing.

Creativity

From cooking and baking to gardening and product development, creativity is at the heart of what we do.

Connection

Food has a way of bringing people together. We want Nutmeg Nostalgia to create those moments.

Evolution

The business can grow and change. We’re continually refining what we offer so that Nutmeg Nostalgia can grow sustainably alongside its founder.

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Meet the Founder

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Raquel Niles

Founder • Chef • Baker • Nutrition Student

Nutmeg Nostalgia was founded by Raquel Niles, whose love of cooking and baking began long before the business had a name.

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Her culinary journey has grown alongside her interest in wellness, nutrition, gardening, Caribbean culture, and entrepreneurship.

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Today, she continues building Nutmeg Nostalgia while pursuing her nutrition education and preparing the brand for its next chapters in New York and eventually Grenada.