Changes Based On Your Feedback

Thanks to so many of you who have taken the time to provide us with feedback when we asked for it. Most of the changes you see here are direct results of suggestions we received from you. There are more changes in the works... Better clarity around cooking instructions, improved packaging and accessible nutritional data are all coming because you have asked for them. Janet is that rare artist who can blend her creative impulse with an innate understanding of how essential it is to ply her craft in ways that are meaningful and valuable to you.

Changes in the take-home meal business

Sometimes we wonder if there will ever be a month where we have the same business and do the same things as the month before. Change is our constant. Last month when we asked you for feedback we were honored by the response we received. It wasn't 100% positive. But it was 100% useful. So we have made some changes. Again.

It appears that we have two blocks of customers, with some overlap. Some of you use us to make meals for your family... families with children. You want us to keep it simple. We help you keep hearth and home together and you need healthy meals that the whole family will enjoy. The other block uses us for fine dining. Janet is your personal chef. You order the Beef Wellington or the Halibut & Ratatouille and toast the good life.

Reorganized Menus

In response to your suggestions we reorganized the entree menus into two primary groups: "Crowd Pleasers" and "Fine Cuisine". Inside each of these groups there are distinct categories arranged by preparation methods, such as Fully Cooked - Heat & Serve, Grilled or Broiled Entrees, Bake & Serve and Slow Cook Meals". You can easily view, download and print all of our menus from our web site. Click Here to View the New Menus

New Online Ordering System

We have been very unhappy with the meal assembly online ordering software we inherited with the business. This had been purchased at significant expense from a company that is now, and somewhat deservedly so, in the toilet. So we have implemented a new online ordering system that is more flexible and straightforward. Currently you will not be able to pay for your meals at the time of ordering online and we will deal with gift certificates and promotional discounts with you directly, either at the store or over the phone. Click Here to Check Out the New Online Ordering System

New Meal Pricing Structure

For most of our meals we have lowered our entrée prices and make it easier for you to choose side dishes that suit your preferences. Side dishes are discounted when they are paired with a meal order so the resulting cost is about the same. Some meals are designed for specific sides. For example, the Chicken Ragu comes with Polenta. However, the new online ordering system allows you to easily substitute and alternate side dish if polenta doesn't suit you.

A Special Treat for Our Regulars

More and more of you are coming into the store on your way home to pick up dinner for tonight's meal. Because of the growth of the restaurant we have more capacity to offer daily specials, fresh vegetables and various assorted goodies. So Janet ordered a chalkboard. She loves chalkboards. She will use the new board to let you walk-ins know about her latest and greatest concoctions.

More to Come

We will be adding nutritional information as well as cooking instructions and posting a page for each menu item on our website. You will be able to access that information as easy as pie. You will also be able to review any meal or make suggestions. You can see what other people have to say.

Please comment below if like what you see or if you think we've missed the mark.