When life gives you a fork, take it! Fork on a Road is my fresh start, a new perspective, and ultimately, a business built on the belief that food is medicine. Having been a caregiver to my parents, my mother-in-law, and being a cancer survivor myself, I decided to dedicate myself to being more present. I found that centering peace in food. The mindful act of cooking, the joy of sharing a meal, and the deep wellbeing that comes from nourishing ourselves and others.
I’m Suman, and my culinary adventure makes stops between Bihar, Bombay and Boston, honoring recipes passed down through generations while celebrating New England’s seasonal produce. Today, Fork on a Road is a small-batch CPG brand offering artisanal spice blends rooted in Ayurvedic tradition, and vegetarian meal kits that make seasonal cooking accessible and joyful. And, my cooking classes build community and transport you through our flavor.
You’ll find me at farmers markets around Boston, teaching seasonal classes, and constantly experimenting with new flavor combinations in my kitchen. I’ve contributed recipes to Edible Boston and was featured in the Boston Globe. We collaborate with several local farms and food artisans to build a community of makers and home cooks who believe that good food changes everything.
Food is more than fuel, it’s connection, comfort, and community. The simple act of preparing a meal became my meditation, a creative outlet, and the way of nurturing myself and others. I started Fork on a Road because I believe everyone deserves access to vibrant, nourishing food that doesn’t require culinary school or hours in the kitchen.
Our meal kits make seasonal cooking approachable and joyful, celebrating locally-sourced produce at its peak, when it’s most flavorful and most nutritious. And our spice blends bring bold, global flavors rooted in tradition to your everyday cooking, turning simple ingredients into memorable meals. The cooking classes I offer build confidence and community. Proving that the kitchen is where culture, connection, and everyday magic happens.
To me this is about more than selling products, it’s about sharing a way of living. It’s about slowing down to savor the seasons, honoring the rituals of cooking and gathering, and discovering that nourishment goes far beyond what’s on the plate.
Each meal kit includes all the specialty spices, seasonings, and hard-to-find ingredients you need to create the recipe, along with plant-based proteins (like lentils or chickpeas), and detailed cooking instructions. You provide the fresh produce, and pantry basics (oil, salt). Think of it as your recipe plus the flavor magic—you just add the fresh stuff from your kitchen or farmers market, your garden or CSA. Each kit makes 4-6 servings, freezes well and is great for meal prep.
Absolutely. Our spice blends contain only pure spices and herbs—no fillers, no sodium, no preservatives, no artificial colors or dyes. Just real ingredients, freshly ground and blended in small batches. What you see on the ingredient list is exactly what’s in the jar—nothing more, nothing less. This is food as medicine in its purest form.
Our small-batch spice blends are freshly ground and blended to order. When stored in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight, they maintain peak flavor for 12-18 months. We include the best by date on every jar so you always know how fresh your spices are.
Absolutely! That’s exactly why I created Fork on a Road. Our meal kits come with clear, step-by-step instructions, and the spice blends take the guesswork out of complex flavor profiles. You don’t need any special techniques—just a willingness to try something new and delicious.
Yes! While many of my blends are rooted in Indian traditions, they’re incredibly versatile. Customers use Masala-Tov on roasted vegetables and salads, Grandma’s Gold in smoothies and pasta, and Garam Masala on everything from scrambled eggs to sheet-pan chicken. Each product page includes creative usage ideas beyond traditional applications.
Yes! I offer seasonal hands-on cooking classes both in-person and virtually. Classes cover everything from spice fundamentals to complete meal preparation, and you’ll learn techniques you can use long after class ends. Check our website or Instagram @forkonaroad for upcoming class schedules, or contact me about private group classes.
You can find Fork on a Road at select farmers markets across Massachusetts during the season (June-October) and at retail partners listed on our website. We also ship anywhere in the continental US via USPS/UPS, with free shipping on orders over $120. For local pickup options during the farmers market season, select that option at checkout.
Give the gift of flavor and wellness. Fork on a Road offers custom gift boxes featuring our artisanal spice blends and meal kits—perfect for weddings, corporate appreciation, special events, or any celebration that deserves something memorable.
Create Your Signature Blend: Looking for something truly unique? I work with couples and companies to create bespoke spice blends that tell your story. From wedding favors inspired by your love story to branded corporate blends that reflect your company values, these custom creations become meaningful keepsakes your guests will treasure and use.
Perfect For: Welcome bags for out-of-town guests, unique wedding favors, client appreciation packages, employee recognition gifts, milestone celebrations, holiday gifting programs, and special events of all kinds.
What We Offer: Custom packaging, personalized labels and notes, bespoke blend creation, bulk pricing for orders of 10+, and flexible delivery options. From intimate gatherings to large-scale events, let’s create something special together.
Interested in wholesale partnerships for your store or café? Planning a wedding or special event? Looking for corporate gifts with a personal touch? Or simply have a question about our products or cooking classes? Whatever brings you here, we’d love to connect. Share your inquiry below and we’ll be in touch soon.
There’s something magical about cooking with ingredients at their seasonal peak. That heirloom tomato from yesterday’s farmers market tastes better than anything shipped from across the country, and it turns out, it’s better for you too. Fresh, local produce retains more nutrients and flavor, and seasonal eating naturally aligns with what our bodies need: cooling cucumbers and leafy greens in summer’s heat, grounding root vegetables and squashes as winter settles in.
By supporting New England farmers like Volante Farms, Siena Farms, Farmer Dave’s, Dick’s Market Garden and others, we celebrate what grows here, we’re part of something bigger. Making stronger communities, a lighter environmental footprint, and a food system that works for everyone. Our meal kits and recipes are designed to work with what’s fresh at your farmers market, making seasonal cooking simple and intuitive.
You’ll find Fork on a Road products at Volante Farms, Cambridge Naturals, Siena Farms and in Honeycomb Creamery’s ice creams to boot! I’m proud to collaborate with local purveyors like Curio Spice Co., Seven Hills Pasta, Baer’s Best Beans and more who share our commitment to quality, seasonality, and community. Together, we’re building a food system that nourishes everyone—from soil to table.
Supporting local also means taking care of our neighbours, each year, we donate 5% of our sales to the local food pantries like Wakefield Food Pantry, Greater Boston Food Bank and others. So your support for buying local goes a long way into the community.
Your support for this local circle of spending is making us stronger and healthier.
Thank you.
