We are here to help you through this…
The Clean & Colorful Kitchen will remain open and continue to support our community through this difficult time.
**Note that this page is being updated weekly as we navigate the situation, with the most recent updates at the top.**
March 23 Update
Original Post, March 16
Read on for all the details or feel free to watch owner Teresa (me) explain it all in this not-so-quick video.
In short, please know that the health and safety of our team and our clients are of upmost importance (always) and we are relieved that we are able to continue to support our community through these challenging times by providing healthy, delicious meals.
Because staying healthy is more important now than ever and we believe so much in the healing power and also the preventive health benefits of our food, we are relieved that we are able to continue to cook for you out of our commercial kitchen and can continue with our regular pick up and delivery schedules.
But there are seven clear, proactive steps we are taking that will provide you with reassurance and also new options to help in ways we haven’t been able to before.
1. FOOD SAFETY
But during this time of uncertainty, we will be increasing the frequency in which we disinfect surfaces and utensils, ensuring all veggie ninjas have at least 6′ of work and anybody not feeling 100% is asked to stay far, far away from the kitchen.
2. SUPPLY CHAIN
You can always expect nutritional balance, great flavor and a bounty of fresh, local produce in all of our meals, snacks, breakfasts, etc. However, for the next few weeks, don’t be surprised if you see more swaps for some nutritionally similar veggies due to supply chain and pricing irregularities. For example, last week we used summer squash instead of zucchini In our spicy sunset bowl. But you can rest assure, we would never swap veggies with vastly different nutrient profiles or with any common allergens.
3. PRODUCTION FLOW
4. NO CONTACT PICK UP & DELIVERY
For deliveries, please just let us know where you’d like us to leave the order and we’ll text a picture once it has been delivered. However, if you live in a secure building in an urban environment, we do ask that you meet your driver on the street for a quick exchange or be available to provide quick access to your front door. We won’t leave orders in high traffic or unsafe areas.
For pick ups, you’ll easily be able to grab your order through the front window of our kitchen. We will look forward to returning to weekly hugs and handshakes as soon as we can!
Please also continue to leave out or return any reusable grocery or cooler bags and we’ll properly quarantine and sanitize them before redistribution.
5. NO PRICE INCREASE
6. EXPANDED MENU OPTIONS
You’ll see raw fruit and vegetable bags for you to wash, chop and cook at home, shelf-stable organic almond milk and even toilet paper! Be sure to scroll all the way to the bottom of the menu to see the current options and please let me know if there is anything else you’d like me to research and try to add for you.
7. CONTENT, IDEAS, RECIPES!
Last but not least, please keep an eye on our Instagram feeds & stories as well as Facebook and the blog portion of our website for info and videos. I’ll be coming to you daily for at least the next two weeks with a nutrition note, recipe or fit tip to keep you healthy and hopefully sane durning these challenging times.
Subscribe for free access to our weekly menu.
Use it for inspiration, or place an order and we’ll deliver it the next week!