Some of the best food stories begin around a family table, together.
For one local family, what started as a beloved homemade recipe passed down through generations has blossomed into a small business built on culture, connection, and a whole lot of love.
This season, we’re excited to welcome a new vendor to our market family, bringing handcrafted chimichurri sauces that tell a story far bigger than what’s inside the bottle.
From Family Recipe to Family Business
The inspiration behind the business began with one simple truth: Dad makes an incredible chimichurri.
For years, family, friends, and guests couldn’t stop talking about his cooking, especially the vibrant chimichurri recipe passed down from his father-in-law, who grew up in Argentina. Over time, he made the recipe his own, weaving in flavors inspired by his Korean American heritage and creating something truly unique.
What happened next is something many modern small businesses can relate to.
After sharing videos of her father cooking online, his daughter noticed something unexpected. Viewers weren’t just enjoying the recipes, they were falling in love with the family dynamic, Dad’s warm personality, and the delicious sauce that seemed to accompany every meal.
Then came the questions: “Can we try your dad’s chimichurri?”
And just like that, an idea was born.
In 2025, the family launched their business with a mission to share the flavors that had brought joy to their own table for years.
Where Argentina Meets Korea
What makes these sauces special isn’t just the flavor, it’s the story behind them.
The family describes their products as Asian-American sauces with a Latin influence, reflecting their own multicultural roots.
Mom grew up in Argentina. Grandfather passed down his traditional chimichurri recipe. Dad added his Korean American perspective, creating flavors that honor both sides of the family.
The result is a lineup that feels both familiar and completely unexpected.
Their offerings include:
Appa’s OG Chimichurri
A tribute to the original family recipe and the generations of cooking that inspired it.
Spicy AZN Chimichurri
Their signature favorite; a bold fusion of Korean American and Argentinian influences that perfectly represents the family’s story.
Kimchi Powder Sauce
Another creative expression of the flavors and traditions that have shaped their kitchen.
If you’re wondering which one to try first, the family enthusiastically recommends the Spicy AZN Chimichurri, calling it the sauce that best captures who they are and what they’re all about.
More Than a Sauce
Spend a few minutes talking with this family, and you’ll quickly realize they aren’t just selling condiments. They’re sharing memories.
In both Korean and Latin American cultures, food is often the centerpiece of connection, a way that families gather, celebrate, and show love.
That’s exactly what they hope to bring to every customer.
“We love hearing how people use our sauces at home,” they shared. “Seeing our flavors become part of someone else’s family meal is incredibly meaningful.”
It’s a reminder that the best food doesn’t just nourish us…it creates moments.
The Love Behind Every Bottle
While customers may only see a beautifully labeled bottle on market day, there’s an entire family working behind the scenes to make it happen.
Dad is crafting sauces. Mom is organizing inventory. Sister is helping with preparation. Labels are applied together. Boxes are packed together. Content is filmed and shared.
Everyone pitches in.
It’s the kind of teamwork that defines so many small businesses and one of the reasons farmers markets remain such special places.
Every bottle represents hours of care, collaboration, and dedication from a family working toward a shared dream.
Why Small Batch Matters
One thing this family hopes customers understand is that “small batch” is much more than a “buzzword”.
Their sauces are made with fresh ingredients, without preservatives, and produced in limited quantities to maintain quality and flavor.
It’s more work.
It’s more time.
But for them, it’s worth it.
Because when food is made with intention, people can taste the difference.
Their First Farmers Market Adventure
Perhaps the most exciting part of their story?
This will be their very first farmers market experience.
As they prepare for opening day, they’re looking forward to meeting customers face-to-face, sharing samples, hearing stories, and becoming part of the vibrant farmers market community.
For a family whose business was built on connection, there couldn’t be a better place to begin.
Stop By and Say Hello
When you visit their booth, you’re not just purchasing a bottle of sauce.
You’re supporting a family dream.
You’re helping preserve recipes and traditions that have been passed from one generation to the next.
And you’re becoming part of a story that started with a father who loved to cook and a daughter who believed the world should taste his food.
Be sure to stop by, introduce yourself, and discover the flavors that have brought this family together for years.
Who knows? Their chimichurri might just become part of your family’s table too.
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Welcome to the market family! We can’t wait for our community to meet you!
Follow Along On Their Journey: @kangbaeappa