Our philosophy ...We feel that each of us, as individuals, affect the planet, as a whole, with every choice we make.

Our mission is to help educate and create awareness about the interconnection of human beings and the world in which we live: awareness of the food we eat, the products we use, the thoughts and words we think and speak. We all have a gift, to choose how we treat ourselves, other living beings, and the environment. These choices will affect us individually, as well as the planet - on the physical, emotional and spiritual level - to help create a positive shift in consciousness.

Michelle...

I was raised in a big three-family house, surrounded by my big Italian family. Every conversation involved food. Delicious homemade breads, pastas, desserts and more, were daily treats. So, I was inspired to become a "great cook" at a very young age.

My mother, an avid listener of Gary Null's radio show, began educating my two sisters and me about the impact of healthy eating. In the early 90's, I began to cater and was able to incorporate this knowledge into my business. Around this time, I started to have some health issues, and set out to find solutions. My father introduced me to Jin Shin Jyutsu, an ancient form of acupressure (of which I later became a certified practitioner).

My Jin Shin Jyutsu mentor suggested that I try cutting wheat and refined sugar out of my diet, to see how I would feel. "Wheat and sugar, I'm Italian, what about pasta and desserts!?" With some resistance, I did it, and the results were undeniable.

It has been an organic process finding a lifestyle that would allow me to feel truly energized and look and feel great! I now experiment with alternative ingredients and with inspiration from my mother, have developed delicious sweets like the ones I grew up with... only healthier!

Melpi...

Just like Michelle, but coming from a Greek family, food has always been a central topic of conversation. By age eight, I was already in the kitchen. By age eleven, having learned from watching over my Greek grandmother's shoulder as she baked her masterpieces, I was baking Baklava.

Serendipitously for me, I had stomach-health issues from a very young age, so I have always been conscious of trying to lead a healthier lifestyle. This meant cooking healthier - which meant that I had to alter my grandmother's recipes (sorry, Yiayia) - while trying to keep true to her original taste.

In my quest for the Holy Grail of good health, a family member suggested that I try an ancient Japanese form of acupressure called Jin Shin Jyustu. I couldn't believe the difference Jin Shin Jyustu, and ultimately acupuncture, made in my life! Through these two practices and the 'clean' eating introduced to me by Michelle and other friends (who understood the importance of eating organic, while cutting out wheat, dairy, and processed sugar), I have lead a truly healthy (and pain-free) life for the past five years. The amazing results I have achieved inspired me to help others, so I went to school for acupuncture (having graduated last April) and have been teaching others about living healthier lives.

Lisa...

Being first cousins with Michelle and having been raised in the same house, you could say that we come from 'the same cloth'. I, too, love to cook and have had a career as a chef. I also found that eating healthier transformed my life, bringing me more energy than I could have imagined!

For the past couple of years I have watched Michelle and Melpi pour their hearts into this company. When they first began, I don't think they realized all the challenges and obstacles they would face. With determination and dedication they forged ahead. Constantly reevaluating what works and what doesn't, I have watched them intently ... from getting their products out to you ... to their process of renaming their company ... to determining which new products to add to their line ... down to designing new packaging. With new products came new opportunities ... and I was honored when they asked me to join them in their venture and their mission. I live my life in such a way as to nourish both myself and others ... in all ways ... body, mind and soul ... so I can't think of a better fit!

In 2002, Melpi and Michelle met at a Jin Shin Jyutsu workshop in Woodstock, NY. As soon as they broke for lunch, they realized instantaneously that they had the same views on health and food. Between this and bonding over their similar family backgrounds... the friendship was a done deal! ... Lisa and Melpi's friendship was soon to follow.

After years of all of us having had friends taste our cooking and saying, "Damn, this is good! Can I get me some?" ... we've decided we'd like to share some of the magic of our friendship and cooking with you!