Exploring Life & Business with Jessi Rose Lupardo of Cofounder of Tiny Plates. I’m also the owner of Ruze Cake House in Old Town Scottsdale.

Today we’d like to introduce you to Jessi Rose Lupardo

Hi Jessi Rose, we’d love for you to start by introducing yourself.
As the owner of a small, locally owned business in Scottsdale (Ruze Cake House!) and as a mother

whose husband travels frequently for work, I frequently used meal delivery companies to help fill the
gaps around mealtime! The meal delivery services were helpful, but not necessarily kid-friendly.

Tiny Plates was born when my husband Taylor and I realized we weren’t alone in this struggle and

that there could be a better way. We’re here to give Arizona parents a new way to feed their families

– fresh, locally made, nutritionally balanced meals that never compromise on taste and always

deliver on convenience. Between work, school, sports, and extracurricular activities, it’s harder and

harder to fit in quality time. Our hope is that the valuable time Tiny Plates saves you each week

(sometimes over an hour a day!) gives you more opportunities to enjoy with your family.

Alright, so let’s dig a little deeper into the story – has it been an easy path overall and if not, what were the challenges you’ve had to overcome?
Absolutely not! Haha! There were a lot of bumps along the way. Recipe development for Tiny Plates

took months – and many little taste testers! Finding the best ingredients that were the highest quality,
local (when available), cost-efficient, and could scale into larger quantities took several iterations and

hours in the kitchen! Also, equally as important was the taste, texture, appearance, and nutritional

value of each recipe.

Through many (I mean, many!) recipe developments, we have come up with 50 unique recipes –

everything from A-to-Z. (Quite literally! Recipes like apple cinnamon whole wheat snack cakes all

the way to zucchini quinoa turkey lasagna!)

Appreciate you sharing that. What should we know about Cofounder of Tiny Plates. I’m also the owner of Ruze Cake House in Old Town Scottsdale.?
I’m Jessi, cofounder of Tiny Plates. I’m also the owner of Ruze Cake House in Old Town Scottsdale.

Who is Tiny Plates for?
If your busy schedule makes it difficult to make healthy food that your little one will actually eat,

then Tiny Plates is for you. We offer a varied menu of flavorful, well-balanced, thoughtfully

portioned meals for toddlers and kids — and yogurt drinks to help fill those between-meal

needs! While our meals can be a great fit for any kids between the ages of 1-12, we find our

sweet spot is somewhere in the 3-9 range, based on portion sizes. We deliver locally-made,

nutritious food that your kids will love, and our flexible ordering system makes your day-to-day

easier – exactly what every parent needs.

What comes on each plate?

All of our plates contain:

● Protein

● Fiber

● Healthy fats

● Fruits and Veggies

● And something fun!

Our goal is to create a balanced meal with at least 9 grams of protein and 4 grams of fiber.

Our meals are prepared entirely with Certified Organic meats, dairy, and eggs, and we only use

organic olive and avocado oils in our cooking. Even our snack cakes are a component you can

feel good about! They’re made with organic Greek yogurt, and organic whole wheat flour, and

contain hemp hearts for added protein.

They contain less than two grams of sugar, which comes from being lightly sweetened from

honey or maple syrup.

Our goal for Tiny Plates from the very beginning was to give parents a meal option that they can

feel good about. We want you to have one less thing to worry about at the end of the day.

Who else deserves credit in your story?
At the heart of my success is the unwavering support from my family, friends, and community! My

‘tiny’ family believed in Tiny Plates since its inception and offered an “all hands-on deck” from the
start. I’m so grateful for our customers (both parents and kids!) who have provided invaluable

feedback and who have shared their Tiny Plate experiences with their family and friends (thank

you!). And last, but not least, my 2.5-year-old toddler, Parker who is my biggest cheerleader, first

customer, and best taste-tester!

Pricing:

• Subscription Free
• Family-Style portions $16 each
• Delivery is flat fee $12
• Meals are $9 each
• Use code VOYAGE20 for 20% off your first order!

Contact Info:

• Website: https://www.ruzecakehouse.com/