oin Lauri Lee and Mr. Lauri Lee LIVE in the kitchen as we make the viral Million Dollar Tortellini inspired by our friend @Trini Cooks from FoodTok TV! After seeing her make it, we knew we had to try our own version using Lauri Lee’s homemade sauces, seasonings, and signature flavor twists.

Come hang out with us as we cook, laugh, talk food, and discuss all things Lauri Lee’s seasonings and dip mixes!

✨ Inspired recipes

✨ Homemade flavor

✨ Real kitchen fun

📅 When: Saturday, May 9, 2026

⏰ Time: 5:00 PM PDT

📍 Where: https://www.tiktok.com/@lauri.lees

Grab a snack and join us LIVE from Lauri Lee’s Kitchen!

hank you to everyone who voted for Lauri Lee’s in the Community Votes awards. Your support, encouragement, and belief in our brand continue to inspire us every single day.

We are incredibly honored to receive:

🏆 FLAGSTAFF  

✨ Specialty Foods — Platinum

🏆 SCOTTSDALE  

✨ Home Cooking — Platinum  

✨ Specialty Foods — Platinum

🏆 GLENDALE  

✨ Home Cooking — Platinum  

✨ Specialty Foods — Platinum

🏆 AVONDALE  

✨ Home Cooking — Platinum  

✨ Specialty Foods — Platinum

🏆 GOODYEAR  

✨ Home Cooking — Platinum  

✨ Specialty Foods — Platinum

What began with a passion for creating bold, unforgettable flavor has grown into something far bigger than we ever imagined — and this recognition is because of YOU.

Every vote, every order, every recommendation, every share, and every kind word has helped us continue building the Lauri Lee’s brand. We are deeply thankful for this amazing community standing behind us as we continue growing.

Receiving Platinum recognition across multiple cities and categories is truly an honor, and we do not take a single bit of it for granted.

Thank you for being part of this journey. The best is still ahead. 💛

— Lauri Lee’s

We have some exciting news to share…

Lauri Lee’s has officially been nominated for the 2026 Entrepreneur of Impact!

This national competition recognizes entrepreneurs who are not only building successful businesses—but creating meaningful impact in their communities and beyond.

What Is Entrepreneur of Impact?

Entrepreneur of Impact is a nationwide competition hosted in partnership with Entrepreneur Magazine and business icon Daymond John (from Shark Tank). The winner receives a $25,000 prize, a one-on-one mentorship with Daymond John, and a feature in Entrepreneur Magazine. 

But it’s about more than recognition.

This initiative also supports GENYOUth, a nonprofit helping millions of children gain access to proper nutrition and physical activity—so every vote contributes to a bigger mission. 

At its core, this competition exists to spotlight entrepreneurs who are building something that matters—businesses that solve problems, serve people, and create real change. 

Why This Matters to Us

If you’ve been part of our journey, you already know…

Lauri Lee’s was never just about products.

It’s about:

• Creating experiences that bring people together
• Building something from the ground up with grit, creativity, and heart
• Showing that small businesses can make a big impact
• Turning passion into something that feeds families—literally and figuratively

From markets and events to every product we’ve created, this business has always been rooted in community, connection, and resilience.

This nomination isn’t just about one person—it represents every customer, every supporter, and every moment that got us here.

What Winning Would Mean

Winning Entrepreneur of Impact would open doors to:

• National exposure
• Mentorship from one of the most recognized entrepreneurs in the world
• Resources to grow and scale what we’ve built

But even more importantly—it would amplify our story and show others what’s possible when you take a chance on yourself.

How You Can Support Us ❤️

This competition is powered by public voting—and we would be incredibly grateful for your support.

👉 You can vote once every 24 hours (it’s free!)

👉 Additional votes can be made through donations that support GENYOUth

Every single vote helps move us forward.

🔗 Vote here:

https://entrepreneurofimpact.org/2026/lauri-lee-stafford

From the Bottom of Our Hearts…

Thank you for being part of this journey.

Whether you’ve shopped with us, shared a post, stopped by our booth, or simply cheered us on—you are part of this.

This nomination belongs to all of us.

Let’s see how far we can take it. 💛

—

Lauri Lee Stafford

Owner, Lauri Lee’s

LIVE from Lauri Lee’s Kitchen – Creamy Garlic Chicken

🍳 Come Cook With Us! LIVE from Lauri Lee’s Kitchen

If you love good food, big flavor, and a little kitchen chaos (the fun kind 😄), then you need to join us for LIVE from Lauri Lee’s Kitchen!

Our cooking show is where delicious recipes meet real-life laughs, easy tips, and meals you’ll actually want to make again and again.

🎥 The Show Starts on TikTok!

This is where the magic happens first — TikTok is the original home of the show, and it’s where we go live, cook in real time, and have a blast with everyone watching.

Come join the fun, interact with us, and cook along!

👉 Follow us on TikTok:
TikTok.com/@lauri.lees

📺 Watch Episodes Anytime on YouTube + Our Website

Missed the live show? No worries!

We’ll be uploading each episode to our YouTube channel so you can watch anytime you want — and we’ll also be embedding the videos right here on our website so everything is easy to find in one place.

👉 Subscribe and watch on YouTube:
YouTube.com/@laurilees_llc

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🍗 Today’s Episode: Cream Garlic Chicken

Today we’re serving up something creamy, savory, and packed with flavor: Cream Garlic Chicken!

This recipe is comfort food at its finest — rich, garlicky, and perfect for a cozy dinner that tastes like it came straight from a restaurant kitchen.

If you’ve been looking for a meal that feels fancy but is simple enough for a weeknight… this one is calling your name. 😋

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💛 Join the Lauri Lee’s Kitchen Crew!

Whether you’re watching to cook along or just tuning in for the laughs and the food inspiration, we’d love to have you with us.

📌 Catch us live on TikTok
📌 Rewatch episodes on YouTube
📌 And find them right here on our website

Let’s cook, laugh, and eat good together — LIVE from Lauri Lee’s Kitchen style! 🍽️🔥

 WE’RE NOMINATED — AGAIN! ✨

We’re beyond grateful and so excited to share that we’ve been nominated again for Home Cooking and Specialty Foods in FIVE Arizona cities! 🥰

This wouldn’t be possible without your continued love and support. Now it’s time for you to help shine a spotlight on the local businesses, people, and services that make our communities so amazing!

🗳️ Nomination Period:

December 3 – March 29

If you enjoy what we do, we would be honored to have your nomination in any (or all!) of the cities below:

👇 Nominate Us Here:

Flagstaff

• Specialty Foods

https://flagstaff.communityvotes.com/2025/12/food-and-drink/specialty-foods

Scottsdale

• Home Cooking

https://scottsdale.communityvotes.com/2025/12/food-and-drink/home-cooking

• Specialty Foods

https://scottsdale.communityvotes.com/2025/12/food-and-drink/specialty-foods

Glendale

• Home Cooking

https://glendale.communityvotes.com/2025/12/food-and-drink/home-cooking

• Specialty Foods

https://glendale.communityvotes.com/2025/12/food-and-drink/specialty-foods

Avondale

• Home Cooking

https://avondale.communityvotes.com/2025/12/food-and-drink/home-cooking

• Specialty Foods

https://avondale.communityvotes.com/2025/12/food-and-drink/specialty-foods

Goodyear

• Home Cooking

https://goodyear.communityvotes.com/2025/12/food-and-drink/home-cooking

• Specialty Foods

https://goodyear.communityvotes.com/2025/12/food-and-drink/specialty-foods

Every nomination means the world to us. Thank you for supporting local, voting local, and helping us continue doing what we love. 💛

— We’re proud to season meals across our communities — thank you for your support.

What a year. 💛

As we look back on 2025, our hearts are full of gratitude. We are truly blessed and thankful to God for allowing us to continue building Lauri Lee’s—and we are also very thankful for YOU.

To our customers, friends, family, and every single person who showed up, cheered us on, shared a post, bought a seasoning, or said a kind word—thank you! You aren’t just watching this journey… you are a part of it.

This year was a mix of hard work, big dreams, and a whole lot of fun. We kicked things off slinging thousands of samples at the Maricopa County Home & Garden Show—three long, busy, incredible days sending Lauri Lee’s seasonings and dips home with new friends.

In 2025, we showed up strong—participating in approximately 170 events, appearing on an episode of the Forager Podcast, being nominated for Entrepreneur of Impact, a Readers Choice “Best of the Valley” nomination in Phoenix Magazine for the third year in a row, and winning numerous (mostly platinum!) Community Votes awards across 11 cities.

And then there was TikTok. 🎥🔥

Launching our TikTok shop and our cooking show, “LIVE From Lauri Lee’s Kitchen”, has been an absolute blast, filled with friendly conversation, plenty of wacky moments and big laughs (we had potato explosions, Bob with Elvis hair, we even had an ALIEN show up!), and of course, LOTS of delicious meals, cooked (and eaten!) live on TikTok—and trust us, fun upgrades are coming soon.

The last three years have been full of growth, some challenges and lessons which have helped push us forward in some really meaningful ways. But we’re just getting started.

✨ 2026 is already shaping up to be another year of growth, big moves, and exciting opportunities—and we want YOU right there with us.

Thank you for believing in Lauri Lee’s. Thank you for growing with us. Stay tuned, friends—there is so much more to come.

🥂 Happy New Year!

Let’s make 2026 the biggest, most flavorful, and best year yet!

This one’s going to be unforgettable! 💫

Lauri Lee and Bob

“Boogie Party” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/as

At Lauri Lee’s, we’re overflowing with gratitude. Over the past three years, our amazing customers, family, and friends have voted us among the best in multiple Arizona communities — and it’s all because of you.

Your support for our low-sodium, high-flavor seasonings and specialty foods has helped our small family business grow and reach new places while staying true to what matters most: creating products that are truly low sodium, truly delicious.

Every sprinkle, blend, and recipe we create is made with heart — and every award reminds us that we’re doing more than making seasonings; we’re helping families bring flavor and joy to their own tables.

⸻

2023 – A Wonderful Beginning

Surprise, AZ

• Home Cooking – Platinum
• Specialty Foods – Gold

Our first Community Votes recognition showed us that people were embracing what makes Lauri Lee’s special — wholesome, flavorful blends made with love and integrity.

⸻

2024 – Expanding Our Reach

Surprise, AZ

• Home Cooking – Gold
• Specialty Foods – Silver

Peoria, AZ

• Home Cooking – Platinum
• Specialty Foods – Gold

Buckeye, AZ

• Specialty Foods – Gold

As we grew, so did our connection to our community. From local markets to online orders, your continued support helped us share our signature blends with even more families across Arizona.

⸻

2025 – A Year of Unforgettable Achievements

Flagstaff, AZ

• Specialty Foods – Platinum

Scottsdale, AZ

• Home Cooking – Platinum
• Specialty Foods – Platinum

Peoria, AZ

• Home Cooking – Platinum
• Specialty Foods – Platinum

Gilbert, AZ

• Home Cooking – Platinum & Gold
• Specialty Foods – Platinum & Gold

Glendale, AZ

• Home Cooking – Platinum
• Specialty Foods – Platinum

Tempe, AZ

• Home Cooking – Platinum
• Specialty Foods – Platinum

Surprise, AZ

• Home Cooking – Gold
• Specialty Foods – Gold

Chandler, AZ

• Home Cooking – Platinum
• Specialty Foods – Platinum

Avondale, AZ

• Home Cooking – Platinum
• Specialty Foods – Platinum

Goodyear, AZ

• Home Cooking – Platinum
• Specialty Foods – Platinum

Buckeye, AZ

• Specialty Foods – Silver

This year’s awards are the most meaningful yet — a reflection of the incredible support from customers who believe in clean, healthy, and flavorful cooking made simple.

⸻

Gratitude from Our Family to Yours

To our loyal customers and community — thank you. Your votes, your encouragement, and your stories of cooking with Lauri Lee’s blends inspire us daily. You’ve helped turn our small-batch seasonings into something so much bigger: a shared love for food that brings people together.

We’ll continue to craft each blend with the same care and quality you’ve come to expect — staying true to our promise:
Always Lauri Lee’s Kitchen approved. If we don’t love it…we don’t sell it. 
Our customers always matter.
We don’t compromise quality – ever.

Taste the Award-Winning Difference

Bring home the same flavor Arizona communities have voted among the best. Shop Our Award-Winning Blends and discover why Lauri Lee’s is Truly Low Sodium!! Truly Delicious.

With endless gratitude,
The Lauri Lee’s Family

Lauri Lee & Bob Stafford live in Surprise, AZ and sell low-sodium spices and seasonings with their food business, Lauri Lee’s.

Back when Lauri Lee invented her low-sodium seasonings, she had no intentions of selling them, but soon many friends and family were asking for them as well.

So in 2023, Lauri Lee and Bob took a big leap of faith and pursued this business as their only source of income, and in just the past two and a half years, they’ve already sold over 20,000 containers of their seasonings!

In this episode, Lauri Lee & Bob share the strategies they’ve used to continue scaling their business by becoming a major presence at markets, adding wholesale accounts, switching to a co-packer, and more.

3 Key Takeaways

• Start with a Need, Grow with Passion: Lauri Lee’s low-sodium seasonings were born out of a real health challenge, Bob’s need to cut back on salt…
• Stand Out at Markets with Branding & Community: From day one, Bob’s creative background helped them design eye-catching banners…
• Embrace Growth & Don’t Fear the Next Step: After a year as a cottage food business, they took the leap to work with a co-packer…

Resources

Lauri Lee’s website (Instagram | Facebook | TikTok)

Arizona Cottage Food Law

By: Faith Pestilos | Tags: brand, chamber of commerce, community, copacker, couple, creativity, family, farmers markets, marketing, partnerships, photography, scaling, seasonings, shipping, spices, tiktok, and wholesale | Food: Mixes and Spices & Seasonings | Venues: Events, Farmers markets, Home, Online, and Retail stores | Regions: Arizona

Lauri Lee’s has been nominated for Phoenix Magazine’s 2025 Best of the Valley!!

Lauri Lee’s – Low Sodium Seasonings & Dip Mixes is listed under the category Local Food Product and Subcategory Artisanal Local Food Product.

Voting begins April 1!

Vote once per day per category.

Winners will be published in the July/August issue of PHOENIX, scheduled to mail to subscribers the week of June 24 and on newsstands July 4. Winners will also be published on this page on July 1.

Voting
April 1-30, 2025

Winners: Revealed in the JUL/AUG ’25 issue of PHOENIX magazine and phoenixmag.com. The issue is scheduled to be mailed to subscribers the week of June 25 and hits newsstands July 4. Winners will also be posted on this page on July 1.

CLICK HERE TO VOTE: https://www.phoenixmag.com/2025/03/31/best-of-the-valley-2025-readers-choice-ballot/#/gallery/?group=507781

Nominations are open for the Phoenix Magazine Best of the Valley 2025! If you love Lauri Lee’s products as much as we do, please consider adding us as a write in nomination! You can nominate daily through March 25, 2025. Voting rounds will open April 1, 2025 and we need enough nominations to get to the voting rounds.

Here’s how:

1. Click Here to get to the Phoenix Magazine’s Best of the Valley 2025 Ballot
2. Click on the category Local Food Products
3. Under subcategory Artisanal Local Food Product, Type “Lauri Lee’s – Low Sodium Seasonings & Party Dips” in the Name Field. Add www.laurilees.com under the website field.