Spices that sing from the Heart
Born from generations of bayou storytellers and Prairie Raconteurs; we bottle the spirit of Louisiana so every meal becomes a celebration of heritage.
Each blend is crafted in small batches, layering both French and bold Cajun flavors with soulful depth and a whisper of Southern nostalgia.
Think of the Love your Grandmother and Mother put into their Dishes.
About Us
We're passionate about bringing you the finest specialty products. With years of experience and dedication to quality, we carefully curate each item in our collection to ensure it meets our high standards.
TJ's Specialty Products specialize in producing Authentic Cajun Seasonings that add those special flavors that make Cajun Cooking Special without the excessive heat that many think is traditionally Cajun. TJs utilize a variety of flavors and sensations that add to that special recipe by using traditional spices, herbs, seasonings, and peppers that add interest to your dish.
We offer a number of products that are traditionally used in Cajun Cooking but have been adapted to today's cooking.
Our Products are "All Louisiana" and have earned the Certified Cajun and Certified Louisiana designations by the Louisiana Department of Agriculture. This is important to us since it means that we are recognized as Truly Authentic Cajun Products with all of our ingredients being born and processed in Louisiana.
Our journey began with a simple mission: To provide exceptional products that make a difference in our customers' lives. Today, we're proud to serve a community that shares our values of quality, authenticity, and excellence.
We hope that you enjoy our Flavors.
Meet the owners
Tom Villien, MBA / Owner
TJ's Specialty Products was founded in 2017 by Tom and Kati Villien.
Tom is a native of the Abbeville and Maurice Louisiana area in Vermilion Parish and has lived in South Louisiana most of his life. He has a acquired a broad base of knowledge in Cajun Cuisine and local cooking techniques with a heavy influence in French techniques. He learned to cook at an early age by watching his Mother, Tookoo Lewis Villien, and both of his Grand-Mothers who were cooking some delicious meals from the Bounty of South Louisiana.
From the game birds brought home after a hunt, to the seafood from the nearby coast of the Gulf of America, to the roasted and smoked meats over a spit; he watched and learned how to handle not just the cooking but the seasoning of the fare. This attention to detail is evident in the flavors that are imparted by his products.
Tom is a graduate of the University of Louisiana (f/k/a University of Southwestern Louisiana - USL). He retired after having worked in the financial services industry for over 41 years and has owned TJ's Specialty Products since 2017. He has over 50 years in developing and studying seasonings & spices that are used in Cajun Cuisine.
Tom is also a woodworker. He enjoys turning Old Fashion Muddlers from reclaimed Kentucky Bourbon Barrels, Bottle Stops / Openers, sewing tools; he loves to carve bas reliefs, and Crucifixes. He also engraves much of his work with a laser etcher.
Meet the owners
Kati Villien / Co-Owner
Kati is also a native Cajun from Ville Platte, in the Evangeline Parish area of Louisiana. She has a strong background in the "Prairie" traditions of Cajun Cuisine which promote smoked meats, sweet potatoes, and other side dishes and seasonings for Cooking Cajun Style.
She is a graduate of LSU Dental School and has worked in the Dental Industry for over 40 years. She is an accomplished seamstress and other handicrafts as well as an excellent cook and baker.