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Why we choose organic produce for all of our dishes

New menu Mondays! (And tiny oops - we are posting this on a Tuesday this week. Small business life!) Lots of yummy dishes happening When we are sold out, we are sold out! Online ordering is available now for pickup Friday/Sat. Delivery on Thursday. Salads and bowls are coming back next week! ... #farmtohome #sustainablefood #organic #weeklymenu #plantbased #mealprep #crossroadskc #localkcbusiness #womenownedbusiness #zerowaste #compostablepackaging

A preview of a few of this week’s entrees 2/21 - 2/27 Dorothy’s Chicken & Rice Hashweh... Moroccan Chicken Cashew Meatloaf David’s Pot Pie Brats, Pots & Greens Vegan Lasagna Butternut Quinotto Curry Vegetables & Coconut Rice Brazilian Black Beans #eastcrossroads #mealprep #wedothecooking #organic #entrees #kclocaleats #womenownedbusiness #zerowasteliving #compostablepackaging #onlineordering

Very grateful to Joyce Smith of the KC Star for this write up on our move to the Crossroads

We are softly open in our new home in the Crossroads! That means entrees, soups, and beverages are back on the menu. Salads, bowls, boxes, and bites will come back with a grand opening in March Online ordering is still available all week, with a new menu released every Sunday. Pickup and delivery hours will be limited for a moment as we get acclimated to our new location. All orders will currently be served cold (heat at home), but when the snow is gone we will offer patio seating! Ordering is available starting today, and delivery/pickup begins February 18th 20th. Come visit us at 1708 Oak St., Kansas City, MO 64108! We are the pink/coral building

It’s the final day of our 12 days of canihaveabite countdown! We are closed for food & drink orders for the rest of 2020, but you can still buy a digital gift card! It’s a perfect last minute gift (plus you don’t have to deal with crowds or long shipping times!) You can use it when you visit us in our new location in the Crossroads in January 2021 We can’t wait to see you next year! Happy holidays! Love from, Kathy & Amelia.... . . . #giftcard #2021 #healthyeating #cleanse #local #womanownedbusiness #organic #carryout #locafarmers #zerowaste #compostablepackaging See more

On the 11th day of canihaveabite, my favorite person gave to me... so many beverages! Ok, but real talk - we honestly love all our beverages too much to choose just one. Each drink on our menu is carefully crafted to be bursting with personality! You can order one now to drink while finishing last minute shopping or while relaxing in the holiday cheer. Or take it home to enjoy later! Maybe you want a sunny green super smoothie? A warming California sunrise? A hydrati...ng peach digestif? Or perhaps one of our badass beverages celebrating strong women! We have the Lizzo (raspberry mint lemonade), Megan Rapinoe (basil hibiscus limeade), Laverne Cox (rosemary orange lemonade), and RBG (habanero cinnamon lemonade). We are open for pickup until 7pm today! Then we are closed for the rest of 2020 so we can move into our new location in The Crossroads. . . . . . #beverages #badassbeverages #badasswomen #cleansingtea #supersmoothie #healthysmoothies #healthybelly #feedyourbody #local #kansascitymissouri #organic #carryout #curbsidepickup #compostablepackaging #12daysofchristmas

In the countdown to our final days on the Plaza, we created this delectable favorite. Choucroute Garnie is a simple dish with a satisfying, perfect balance of flavors: sweet, heat, savory, spicy and sour. It is the dance of flavors that makes this always warming and delicious! . . . .... #wedothecooking #mealprep #choucroutegarnie #organic #carryout #local #kansascitymo #entrees #zerowaste #compostablepackaging #curbsidepickup See more

Lemon Lentil Soup In Ayurvedic medicine a red lentil soup has the benefits of calming the mind. A nice dish to help navigate the stresses of the world right now. Red lentil soup are also seen as a nutritionist way to strengthen and detoxify. We love this because the tartness of the lemon juice balances out the savory lentils, Add in thyme & spices and it elevates to Let food be your medicine, but why not make it delicious medicine . .... . #wedothecooking #knowthestorybehindyourfood #greenbusiness #stayhealthy #weeklymenu #compostablepackaging #whatsfordinner #organic #local #carryout #fresh #realfood #energize #ethicaleating #zerowasteliving #farmtohome #redlentilsoup #healthy #strong #kansascity #soup #plaza #vegan #healthylifestyle #onlineordering #womenownedbusiness #mealprep See more

The Skillet Tamale is a reference to my daily dive into cookbooks in the late 70’s. The 70’s saw the introduction of organic foods, widespread vegetarianism, and movement of the flavors of the world from the American coasts into the heartland. A 70’s Skillet Tamale was like taking all of those elements and tossing them into a blender. Stone ground organic cornmeal, farmers market vegetables and a loose reference to the flavors of tamales (or tacos tbh) and this easy casse...role was a 70’s craving. Today’s palette is more educated and refined. This 21st century version has raised the flavor profile and sustainability %. It is fave of staff, customers and family! .. . . #12daysofchristmas #skillettamale #organic #localfarmers #carryout #zerowaste #compostablepackaging #wedothecooking #knowthestorybehindyourfood #curbsidepickup #countryclubplaza See more

This Thanksgiving, show your thanks to your bird-loving friends and family by symbolically adopting a Wild Turkey! Your gift helps protect birds and their habitats for future generations. Order by November 15 to receive your certificate of adoption and plush bird in time for the holiday.

The first thing we both did this morning was VOTE! (and then it was just a normal work day ). There’s still time before the polls close! . . .... #vote2020 #exerciseyourrighttovote #letyourvoicebeheard2020 #votevotevote

We these compostable bags from @committogreen They are durable enough to use to hold produce when going to the farmers market or store. Then reuse to hold produce & food scraps for your compost collection! Go a step further and set up @compostcollectivekc for curbside pickup for compostable packaging and food scraps that are problematic in a home compost bin. . . #changeyourhabits #changetheworld #savetheearth #everydayisearthday #zerowaste #reducelandfillwaste

Halloween happening on a Saturday with beautiful weather and a full moon? Only in the topsy-turvy year of 2020 could this all come together so perfectly imperfect. Our mask wearing jack o lantern wishes you Happy Halloween!!! . #happyhalloween #perfectlyimperfect #fullmoonhalloween #2020shenanigans

Know The Story Behind Your Food When I first began cooking professionally in the 80’s the food trend was to add dairy fats to everything. Cream cheese and heavy cream were common in soups. At the time, my first taste thought delicious! But it soon became cloying and unappealing. To this day I dislike soups with heavy cream bases. Instead I prefer soups loaded with vegetables that are flavored with herbs and spices and finished with a drizzle of quality olive oil. This Dahl... is a perfect example - complex seasoning, nutrient rich lentils, a touch of acid to brighten the flavors and a finish of green chili olive oil for flavor and richness. With the coming of cooler weather we are adding more varieties of soup to the menu each week. This Dahl will be available on next weeks menu - but you can count on all of our plant based soups as being as flavorful as this one. . . . . #knowthestorybehindyourfood #soupseason #dahl #plantbasedmeals #vegan #organic #ethicaleating #local #onlineordering #curbsidepickup #wedothecookingyousetthetable See more

Know The Story Behind Your Food I have been an environmentalist since I was in 7th grade. My eyes were opened by my science teacher. So at age 12, I did what I could to monitor water use (shorter showers, turning off faucets to prevent wasting water, picking up trash in parks) As a young adult my actions multiplied as my awareness increased. Shopping at farmers markets to reduce the carbon footprint, separating recycling then driving it to a recycling site, and never letting... my car sit and idle. Organic produce wasn’t readily available from local farmers until the early 90’s, but when it was I bought it. As time marched on more options became available. Curbside composting, hybrid cars, solar energy. If it was an option I choose it. This passion to create a cleaner healthier planet is a thread that runs deep through every business decision I make. It takes research and adds cost, but to me it is the only option. I am accustomed to others not caring about this the same way. Accustomed to the confusion about composting vs recycling. Explaining what can be recycled and what cannot. Accustomed to the confusion as to why I don’t want to create waste by printing out a menu. Every detail matters to me. I am proud that I have created a food business that composts and recycles everything but one small bag of trash a week. I am proud that we have a product that creates zero waste and has a minimal carbon footprint. But I am hope to do more. I envision operating out of a space that uses clean energy and makes deliveries with electric cars. But for now, canihaveabite offers organic dishes in compostable packaging that provide nutrition for you and help the earth. It’s not the first thing customers think about, but it is the first thing I think about. And as you can tell by the photo. I have been passionate about this for a long time. . . . . #savetheearth #buyorganic #knowthestorybehindyourfood #compostablepackaging #sustainablecooking #zerowaste #greenbusiness #organicfarming #changeyourhabitschangetheworld #ethicaleating

Know The Story Behind Your Food Many of our dishes have a story behind their concept. David is an industrial designer and came up with the design for our front counter, compost area, and the entrances at our former Brookside and Waldo locations. David is a problem solver and without his creative skills canihaveabite would not have it’s sleek design. We miss having customers walk in and talking to them over the counter. But those days will return David has certain faves cor...n, chicken thighs and rosemary. When I thought of creating a gluten free chicken pot pie combing those faves made it easy. David’s Chicken Pot Pie is a twist on tradition- more vegetables, rosemary (and a few more herbs!) both light and dark meat, and a cornmeal crust. It has become a favorite of both our customers and staff . . #streetfood #eatyourvegetables #knowthestorybehindyourfood #ovenready #compostablepackaging #sustainablecooking #zerowaste #whycookwhenyoudonthaveto #paleo #organic #healthy #curbsidepickup #mealprep #potpie #chickenpotpie

The Story Behind Our Food: We have been busy working on some new ideas and this focus has meant slacking on social media. So I am going OG and giving some stories behind our dishes. When I first began creating entrees the focus was addressing clients dietary needs. This meant the main ingredients were loads of vegetables, and no gluten or dairy. Tres Bon Farm Dinner is a perfect example of what became our trademark style. Layers of vegetables with lots of distinct but comp...limentary flavors. Over the years I think I have played with every way to create a dinner plate within the boundaries of a compostable package. It is more complicated than cooking and serving. But I’m a nerd and like the challenge of figuring out the chemistry of food that will mean the dish maintains a consistent quality from packaging to fridge or freezer and finally to the oven. #eatyourvegetables #knowthestorybehindyourfood #ovenready #compostablepackaging #sustainablecooking #zerowaste #whycookwhenyoudonthaveto #paleo #organic #healthy #curbsidepickup #mealprep

#TBT #thenextbigthing Two years ago I posted the below musing wondering what is the next stage of this business? These last two years were definitely the college years. Solidifying all that has been learned during the previous years and polishing it up so it is ready for the next big step! The pandemic has made us all take stock as to what we value. For us it took us back to our 28 Day Challenge beginning & weekly meal prep orders. And more than ever I hope 2021 finds us ...connecting with other sustainable businesses creating much needed change. 2018 - Having a business is like having a baby. It goes through different stages as it grows and right now my business is in it’s teen years. It has unexpected demands, causes much more stress than when it was a wee one, costs more money and can keep me up at night as I calculate how do I send this child to college or prepare for adulthood? And like any parent I have a vision for what I hope will happen. I’d love to see my child become part of a sustainable group of businesses that work together to prioritize reducing our carbon footprint. #womenownedbusiness #sustainablefood #zerowastecooking #farmtohome #mealprep #organic #compostablepackaging

Thattu Chicken is an eat at home version of Indian street food. Tossed with ginger, garlic and spices then cooked till just golden on griddle brushed with coconut oil. Often eaten with rice or naan we paired ours with veggies, veggies and more veggies.. . . . #streetfood #eatyourvegetables #knowthestorybehindyourfood #ovenready #compostablepackaging #sustainablecooking #zerowaste #whycookwhenyoudonthaveto #paleo #organic #healthy #curbsidepickup #mealprep

How to make a burrito healthy? Create a vegan burrito of black rice, corn, cabbage, cilantro, sweet potatoes avocado crema, chipotle and salsa. Then replace the flour tortilla with gluten-free chips. The result? ... we call it a Not A Burrito Bowl packed in a 100% compostable bowl . . . .... #vegan #burritobowl #knowthestorybehindyourfood #greenbusiness #stayhealthy #weeklymenu #compostablepackaging #whatsfordinner #organic #local #carryout #fresh #sustainable #energize #ethicaleating #zerowasteliving #farmtohome #healthy #kansascity #delivery #curbsidepickup #healthylifestyle #onlineordering #womenownedbusiness See more

The days are shorter and the temperature is lower, but our super smoothies and lassi’s satisfy no matter the weather. Now you can enjoy them for breakfast with our make at home smoothie cups! All you need is a blender to whir it together Sunny Green, Get Up and Go, Mango Lassi, Pineapple Lassi Made with a digestion boost of @thetastefulolive balsamic vinegar .... . #healthybelly #supersmoothie #vegan #getupandgo #startyourdayright #middaysnack #organicsmoothie #smoothiecups See more

How do you turn a traditionally carb heavy dish into a vegetable rich one? Easy. Convert the pasta to vegetable noodles, layer on more vegetables and, oh yes, use vegetables instead of bread crumbs in the meatballs! And just like that you have "Spaghetti" & Meatballs. .. . .... . #wedothecooking #knowthestorybehindyourfood #greenbusiness #spaghettiandmeatballs #weeklymenu #compostablepackaging #whatsfordinner #organic #local #carryout #fresh #realfood #energize #ethicaleating #zerowasteliving #farmtohome #ovenready #stayhealthy #kansascity #delivery #curbsidepickup #healthylifestyle #onlineordering #womenownedbusiness #mealprep See more