Photos during our R&D phase - 600 hours of cooking, tasting,

Photo: Maria in her mom's kitchen in 2022 right after her mom's stroke. "This is a level of exhaustion I don't want for anyone."   

Maria contributed the vision, cookie cutters and dedicated herself to refining the branding and operations. Her advocacy for better food presentation was relentless. She insisted that no one—especially those who are sick—should be confronted with square, unappealing lumps of food.

Read more about Maria's story.

As head of R&D, Michelin-starred Chef Andy Clark invests extraordinary time and care into every dish. His craftsmanship reflects hours of refinement and experimentation. Many have seen him pause over a plate, imagining the flavors and form it’s destined for.  Read more about  Chef Andy.

As head of quality control, Chef Aaron Hemmans ensures excellence in every detail. He’s the down-to-earth, steady chef the team relies on. His calm energy provided Maria with the balance she needed to realize the vision. Read more about Chef Aaron.