At The Table with Kathryn Shah, Co-Founder of Spring & Mulberry
Current Coordinates:
Raleigh, North Carolina
Vocation:
Co-Founder at Spring & Mulerry, a modern food brand exploring a world of sweet beyond sugar starting with date-sweetened chocolate bars.
Inspiration for launching Spring & Mulberry:
My business partner, Sarah, and I had worked in luxury goods and consumer products for years. On a trip to Dubai in 2012, I was inspired by the way dates, fruits, and nuts were presented like candy in a chocolate box. Fast forward a few years and I was diagnosed with cancer in my early thirties, which led me to quit refined sugar and explore the healing power of foods. As food gifts arrived to my door, I realized the need for a beautiful, giftable brand made of whole, fantastic-for-you ingredients.
The ONE thing you always have on your dining table:
A small vase of flowers (not too tall so that you can see to the other side!)
What do you love most about having friends over?
I love a party theme – aperitivo, spring produce, you name it-it’s fun to think through how the food, wine, and décor tell a story. I usually opt for a potluck, and I love seeing what friends make that goes together.
Signature meal to serve:
I love making bruschetta with different toppings-mushroom toast, shrimp with pea puree, classic tomato. It's easy, beautiful, and snackable.
Song (or playlist) you can't stop listening to:
Anything Mia Moretti puts together.
Current Inspiration:
I'm oogling over art by Colleen Herman lately.
You are your happiest when...
I'm in flow, whether that's cooking, doing yoga, or racing down the ski hill.
Dream dinner guests:
My college friends-they know me best and I don't get to see them enough.