About La Diva Spices
Welcome to La Diva Spices – where bold, authentic flavors meet wholesome living. Founded by Jozene DeShield, a passionate home cook with roots in Belize, Central America, La Diva Spices was born out of a love for natural ingredients and the vibrant flavors of the Caribbean and Central America.
Our signature line of complete seasoning mixes—including blends for chicken, seafood, meat, curry, and our unique Powder Recado (Belizean Browning Spice)—are crafted to bring effortless flavor to your everyday meals. Each mix is made from 100% natural spices with no MSG, added sodium, or harmful ingredients, so you can cook with confidence and care.
But La Diva Spices is more than just a product—it’s a full culinary experience. Through her passion for cooking and feeding others, Jozene also offers personalized services to help you feel at home in your kitchen, including:
- Catering for family gatherings and special events, with menus full of rich, Caribbean-inspired dishes.
- Kitchen Organizing to transform your cooking space into a functional, stress-free zone.
- One-on-One Cooking Classes that make learning to cook simple, enjoyable, and empowering.
- Meal Prepping Services that support healthy eating without sacrificing flavor or time.
Whether you’re cooking for loved ones or just for yourself, La Diva Spices is here to help you rediscover the joy of cooking with flavor, simplicity, and love.
Meet Jozene DeShield
Founder of La Diva Spices
Jozene DeShield is a passionate home cook with a rich culinary background rooted in Belize, Central America. Her love for cooking began in her home kitchen, where she learned to blend bold Caribbean and Central American flavors with natural, wholesome ingredients. Over the years, her journey as both a caregiver and a cook has deepened her commitment to clean, healthy eating—proving that nutritious food can still be full of flavor.
Jozene believes that an organized kitchen is the heart of joyful cooking. She encourages others to create a space that works for them—making cooking more accessible, enjoyable, and rewarding. Her joy comes from feeding people, whether it’s her own family, guests at a dinner party, or clients through her growing catering business, which was inspired by her role as the go-to cook for family events.
Through La Diva Spices and her teachings, Jozene aims to make cooking easy, approachable, and fun. She believes that anyone can learn to cook and, in doing so, discover a new love for preparing meals and sharing them with others. Whether you’re cooking for your family or a few guests, Jozene is here to help you spice things up—naturally.