About Us

Jane O'Rourke: I love to feed the soul and the stomach. My mother was a cook and housekeeper for priests, and I grew up in the kitchen as she prepared their meals. Daily, I witnessed how central food was to taking care of people and creating community. Nothing makes me happier than to nourish others with a tasty delight. Over the past few years, Shakeh and I have cooked for one another, as our young daughters became best friends. We soon became ardent fans of one another and realized how much we both loved to entertain. We imagined how much fun it would be to do this for others, and so a dream became a reality called Marmaladies.

Shakeh Hacobian: I've had a passion for food since my childhood. My parents and I enjoyed cooking together, and they taught me a lot about combining food of different cultures and regions. To me, it is such a joy and a rewarding experience to share my love of food with others who feel the same way.