Preserving
Our Culinary Heritage,
One Flavorful Memory
at a Time

“Our story is told through food”

Welcome to Blue Roses, a culinary haven dedicated to preserving Native American heritage. Founded by Melissa Payne, Jane Breckinridge, and Charlotte (Shar) Carter, representing Cherokee Nation, Cherokee Freedmen, Muscogee Creek, Euchee, Choctaw, Chickasaw Nation, and Chickasaw Freedmen, we celebrate resilience through food.

Inspired by the impossible and miraculous blue roses, our name reflects our mission: to exist and thrive against assimilation odds. Join us in savoring the stories of our ancestors through each flavorful dish—a tribute to the enduring spirit of Native American cultures at Blue Roses, where history becomes a delicious journey.

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    Preserving
    Our Culinary Heritage,
    One Flavorful Memory
    at a Time

    “Our story is told through food”

    - Jane, Melissa & Shar

    Welcome to Blue Roses, a culinary haven dedicated to preserving Native American heritage. Founded by Melissa Payne, Jane Breckinridge, and Charlotte (Shar) Carter, representing Cherokee Nation, Cherokee Freedmen, Muscogee Creek, Euchee, Choctaw, Chickasaw Nation, and Chickasaw Freedmen, we celebrate resilience through food.

    Inspired by the impossible and miraculous blue roses, our name reflects our mission: to exist and thrive against assimilation odds. Join us in savoring the stories of our ancestors through each flavorful dish—a tribute to the enduring spirit of Native American cultures at Blue Roses, where history becomes a delicious journey.