Back to Basics Kitchen

Specialties

Fresh, fully-​prepared meals we make from scratch with local and organic ingredients. Enjoy a variety of densely nutritious, delicious, and outrageously convenient food. Menus change weekly and include a la carte mains, sides and desserts with gluten-​free, dairy-​free, vegetarian, Paleo and GAPS options. No minimum or obligation. Pick up at one of 6 sites in Broomfield and Boulder County.

Our deep commitment to community, sustainability, freshness, health, ordering flexibility, and transparency regarding the story behind the food sets us apart.

History

Established in 2009.

Upon meeting in 2008, Chelsea graciously offered to let Susanna shadow her personal chef work to learn how to start her own business. A year later, we re-​bonded over tea in a four-​hour brainstorming extravaganza.

Back to Basics Kitchen was born then out of a shared dedication to delicious food, nutrition education, and community building that’s characterized our relationship from the start.

In June 2011, with much support from our community– including a successful Kickstarter campaign and an Institute for Integrative Nutrition grant– we opened our own commercial kitchen in Lafayette. We transitioned out of our catering and full on into the meal service then.

Meet the Business Owner

Susanna and Chelsea Z.

Business Owner

Chelsea’s appreciate for food began when fell in love with vine-​ripened tomatoes at nine years old.

Chelsea is a graduate of the Institute for Integrative Nutrition.

Learning artful Mexican cookery in Vera Cruz, creating and running the Lyons, CO restaurant Cilantro Mary, adventurous cooking on a boat in Alaska, and cheffing for busy and dear families for more than 6 years have shaped who she is today.

Susanna’s love of cooking began in an outdoors program in high school; food prepared on a tiny back country stove tasted impossibly delicious.

Susanna is a graduate of the Environmental Analysis Program at Pomona College and later the Natural Chef Program at Bauman College, a course that specialized in cooking to support health.

When not cooking, you can find Susanna rock climbing, swing dancing, practicing yoga, or learning guitar.

Back to Basics Kitchen also recommends

Longmont Farmers Market

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Farmers Market

Susanna and Chelsea Z. says,

«We love the variety of vendors at this market, and if you stop by on Saturdays you’ll see us too.»

Savory Spice Shop

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Herbs & Spices

Susanna and Chelsea Z. says,

«We rely on the amazing selection and vibrancy of these freshly ground (or whole!) spices to add extra variety and flavor to our food.»

Isabelle Farms

11

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Farmers Market

Susanna and Chelsea Z. says,

«Isabelle Farms provides us with organic produce and they have a beautiful farmstand. Get Ponjoo and Almond Cookies here if you need an immediate fix.»

Proper Grounds Coffee Roasters & Café

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reviews

Coffee & Tea

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Cafes

Susanna and Chelsea Z. says,

«Gracious hosts of our weekly meeting, their delicious drinks prioritize fair trade, organic, and environmentally friendly as we do.»

Settembre Cellars

5

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Wineries

Susanna and Chelsea Z. says,

«Delicious 100% Colorado wine. Try the Riesling– it’s surprisingly dry.»