2008 Letters

Dear Amy,
I just wanted to write to tell you how much I enjoy your products! I love that your frozen dinners are so nutritious, organic and vegetarian (and often vegan) and still so flavorful...Everyone in my office always comments how yummy they smell...Please keep doing what you're doing and don't change a thing! (OK, maybe just add more products.) Great Job!
Holly Clavien

Dear Amy,
I just wanted to say thank you for creating these wonderful and convenient meals. I haven't tried everything yet, but I can say for sure I am completely addicted to your frozen burritos! They are so hearty and delicious. I'm going to try the weight loss plan and see how it goes.
From Holly Peterson

Hi-
I just tried your Thai Curry soup and it was awesome. I have been
craving something like this that I didn't have to make or go to a
restaurant for, especially because my daughter has a peanut allergy.
This is truly the best Thai flavored soup I have ever had.

Thanks!
Tina

Dear Amy,
U guys rock! No lie- u probably saved my life last winter. I'm a UPS driver in Steamboat, CO and we got over 500 inches of snow last year. 10,12,14 hour days and nothing was faster and tastier than popping a pizza in the oven or heating some chili on the stove after a long brutal day in the cold. Thank you, thank you, thank you!

From Jason M. Starkey

Dear Amy,
Thank you. Thank you for making some of my meals easier. Thank you for
making these meals that I choose to buy from you tastier. Thank you for
making these meals better for me. Thank you for making these meals
better for our earth. Thank you for showing others that mass-produced
food can be a revelation. Thank you for giving me a chance to make some
of my meals easier/tastier/healthier and in turn making my life better.
Thank you.

Todd in Atlanta

PS: I saw your company on "Big Ideas for a Small Planet" and now I know
when I need to find something fast to eat, by choosing Amy's I have been
making a good decision. Now I know why I have gravitated to your food
over the last three years...

Dear Amy's,
I just wanted to thank you for all the great products you are putting out.

As a physician it used to be difficult to direct my patients with food
intolerances to delicious and healthy food--but you have made it much easier! The celiac patients are especially grateful.

My husband eats one of your bowls almost daily for lunch and looks and
feels much healthier than when he was frequenting cafeterias and fast
food establishments.

Keep up the good work!
Dr. C

Dear Amy,
A friend of mine raves about your oatmeal, so I sought out to buy some the other day. Unfortunately, the store had none, but I decided to purchase your Vegetable Lasagna and give it a try.  The packaging was so appealing.

Well, last night I made it for dinner and it was DELICIOUS! I was really, really surprised and impressed. The sauce was tasty and perfect. (And I'm Italian so I know the difference.) For a frozen entree, it was amazing. I was only going to eat half, as I'm perpetually dieting, but finished the whole portion off. And, it was only about 300 calories. So I didn't feel guilty and my taste buds were dancing with pleasure! :-)

What a delicious entree! Now, I'm going to try some of your other dishes. KUDOS! I just had to write to tell you this is one very satisfied and impressed patron!

Best wishes,
Denise Fein

Dear Amy,
I absolutely love your products! I travel a lot for work and rather than getting fast food, I always stop at the grocery store and pick up an Amy's frozen meal for dinner. That plus a piece of fresh fruit makes the perfect dinner while I'm traveling. And the best part is that I don't come home 5 lbs heavier after being on the road all week!

From Laura Porter

Dear Amy,
Hello. We have a 14-month-old daughter who we try to give organic food, as much as possible. My wife and I try to follow suit, but find it difficult As it can be expensive and hard to find decent food. While buying some cheese, I noticed your products in the organic section.

We tried your frozen burritos recently and were amazed. They take 2 minutes in the microwave and taste incredible. A local Mexican restaurant we frequent would be hard pressed not to consider replacing their recipe with yours.

Thank you for providing a good meal at a reasonable price with quality ingredients and great flavor. Products of this caliber rarely exist; I often find myself spending hours making good, but time and wallet-consuming dishes that match what you have created.

Thank you.
Justin

Dear Amy's,
I discovered your products about five years ago when I was attending The University of Pittsburgh and discovered a Whole Foods not far from campus. I immediately fell in love with your Lentil Soup and Vegetable Lasagna. Since then, I have tried a wide variety of your tasty, organic food from your Tofu Pockets to your Vegetarian Meatloaf and have NEVER been disappointed. In recent years, going organic has become a food industry craze. I know many companies are trying to cash in by claiming that their products are all natural and misleading consumers to believe that they are organic, when they are not. With food costs rising and the economy slowing, I hope Amy's always stays faithful to its roots and continues to provide fresh, organic, vegetarian meals. If you make it, I will eat it!

Laura

Dear Amy,
Hi, I am a nanny for an amazing family with two kids. They love Amy's
products and after my first taste I was hooked! I absolutely love the
Tomato Bisque Soup and all of the Pizzas! I have switched my family and
friends over to Amy's, as well. It isn't hard to switch people over
when everything tastes so great! Thank you for changing the way people see
food.

From Bonnie

Dear Amy,

Hello, I've recently discovered the products you offer in the frozen foods
section and I just wanted to say thank you for providing a quality alternative to all of the unbelievable junk that is piled into the mainstream frozen food market.

I used to eat the "hot pockets" nearly every day for lunch until I glanced at the ingredients on the box one day - they read more like a science project than a consumable food item.

The ingredients on the Amy's pockets reads like a recipe I would get from my mom and I wanted to let you know there are plenty of us out here that appreciates your efforts!

From John

Dear Amy,
Thank you for making food that is not only good for the body, but tasty for the palate, too. My choice to be a "flexetarian" (mostly vegetarian, meat once a week or so) has benefited my waistline as well as my wallet, even though Amy's meals are a little more expensive than other frozen meals I used to eat. Your products are well worth the money. Amy's meals are made with such wholesome ingredients that one stays full longer. Also, the choices are so varied, I did not have to give up my favorite East Indian and Mexican dishes. Keep up the good work and know you have a fan in the Heart of Dixie.

Carmen Callahan
Alabama

Dear Amy,
Thank you so much for making such wonderful meals. After realizing about GMO's it is such a relief to know you are there for us who are so worried about our food supply. I feel safe eating your foods. Plus they are delicious. Thank you so much again and keep up the good work.

From Bonnie Hall

Dear Amy,
Every time I eat your products, I fall in love with each bite.
Thank you.

From Jessica Luzanilla

Hi Guys,
Being single is not easy coming home after a long day at the office and cooking, so stopped off at my local supermarket and was in the mood for pizza. There were more than 7 brands and 25 different types. I am watching my salt intake and always read the labels. When I read yours, it had a lower sodium content than the others and decided to try it. I decided to make your pizza my way, so I sliced a fresh tomato and put it on top of the pizza before I put it in the oven. Magniffico! Best frozen pizza I ever had. Tasted like it came fresh from the my coal fired pizza place. I am definitely going to buy this again and try some of your other products! Keep up the good health!

Sincerely,
Steve Whyte

Dear Amy,
I was so disappointed when I found that the store where I buy Amy's products stopped carrying the Medium Veggie Chili. After checking back several times with no luck I decided that I would try the other organic brand chili. Big mistake it was not good it had no flavor and no veggies. I then turned to the Internet hoping that I would be able to find somewhere that would sell to private customers. I was happily surprised to find your site. It is so easy to navigate and I had no problem ordering my chili. I can not wait for it to come I am in the mist of a full on craving :)

Thank you,
Lindy Roybal

Dear Amy,
Your Tortellini Bowl was the best and the meals help me eat healthy
During my busy school schedule. I leave right from school during the
week and go to work. There are a dozen fast food places around there and eating your meals is way better than some greasy concoction.
I just wanted to say thanks :)

From Derek Roper

Dear Amy,
I want to marry the person who came up with your Tofu Rancheros!
(laughing) It is absolutely delicious! There is an organic restaurant
that I go to that serves a dish much like yours and they concentrate on
the atmosphere, presentation and care of the food. As I was eating your
Tofu Rancheros I said aloud, "This is just as good- no, it's BETTER than
a 'high end' restaurant! How do these people do it? I want to marry
them!" (laughing) I could actually feel the care put into the product!
Bless you! Your Enchilada Bowl and Country Dinner are wonderful too!!
Also your Lasagna is great! You get the picture (smiling)...

From Renee

Dear Amy,
I am not a vegetarian but I love ethnic food. I picked up one of your Indian dishes at Marsh a couple months ago and was very impressed. I tried the Santa Fe Enchilada bowl next and was again "wowed"! Usually frozen meals taste like factory-produced frozen meals...not yours! They seriously taste like I just picked it up from a restaurant!

I love the fact that they're very good nutritionally as well. I hope I can find the breakfast line somewhere in Indianapolis. I really want to try the Tofu Rancheros!
Thanks for making a truly quality product.

From James Wetzel

Dear Amy,
I just got done eating the Veggie Loaf meal. Someone at work asked about it so I read the ingredients to them. In the process of that, I realized (again) how much I appreciate your company making pure, unadulterated, real, good tasting, quick and easy food! Knowing how much food and food additive choices effect how I feel, I am very health conscious and usually prepare my own food instead of eating at restaurants. It is very time consuming but absolutely essential for me to be happy, healthy and productive in my life. So it is wonderful to know when I am just too busy, I can trust your food items. I can't say enough how important that is to me. Please remain dedicated to your consumers and their health. You are one of a very few companies I feel can be completely trusted. Thank you, thank you, thank you.

From Cathy Stiglich

Dear Amy,
Today I had your Vegetable Lasagna and it is absolutely delicious! The helping size is actually normal! I do not like when I get something that is the size of your meal....read the calories, sodium, etc. - and then realize that they are calling it 2 servings! You are realistic - it is so refreshing. And - your lasagna could be served in a restaurant, it is so good. I also love your pizzas. And I really appreciate that you try to use organic and healthy ingredients.

Thank you!
Patty

Dear Amy,
I just tried my first Amy's product and am overwhelmed with how delicious and filling it is. The Cheese Enchilada Whole Meal is FABULOUS, as good as, if not better than many of the Mexican food restaurants in town. And we're in Austin where there's a Mexican food joint on every corner. We shied away from your products initially because they are a bit more expensive than other frozen meals but the quality and taste are immeasurably better than your competitors. The cost difference is negligible now that I know how truly delicious your meals are.

From Laurie Gonzales

Dear Amy,
Why didn't I know about Amy's sooner? My 3 year old lactose-intolerant daughter would cry every time her older brother would eat Mac and Cheese and she wasn't able to have any. Amy's has made her so happy! She LOVES the Macaroni and Soy Cheeze. After eating, she picks up her bowl and licks the final remains of the cheese to get every drop! It's absolutely delicious! Her lactose-intolerance has led me to discover more of Amy's foods. Thanks for making my family happy!

Sonya Dee

Dear Amy,
It is hard to remember when I didn’t eat Amy's. When so much yuck is in our world, it is nice to know that some things are still good.

From Tyler Young

The writers of Moonlight sent us an email letting us know that they love Amy's Kitchen so much that the only items in their office freezer are Amy's and Dove Bars, so we asked them for pictures.

Here they are!Dear Amy,
All right guys - so we are in the writers office of the CBS vampire drama MOONLIGHT (Fridays at 9!) and of course live here in the production office doing 18 hour days... and the urge to eat junk food is upon us. And yet our PA stumbled upon Amys burritos during his weekly shop and brought back -- and now everyone is eating them... along with your version of PopTarts (toaster pops) and the enchilada lunch... We are Amys crazy and thank you for at least providing nutritious food that actually tastes like food. Except for Dove Bites, the freezer is all Amys all the time...

Humble thanks.

Dear Amy,
I am not sure how long these soy (vegan) cheese products have been out but they are new to me.... and I am so grateful. Your Rice Crust, Soy Spinach Pizza is the best vegan pizza I have had (from a box) and your Rice Pasta and Soy Cheese bowl is DELICIOUS!!!

I wanted to just say thanks for providing some great vegan products; I have been waiting a long time!

From Raquel

Dear Amy,
My meat and potato husband refuses to accept the fact your products are good for him! He loves them! I've never seen him react the way he did after he had one. He actually used the word "awesome". That never happens! Thank you!

From Julie Wilson

Dear Amy,
A few minutes ago as I prepared my lunch (Amy's Brown Rice Bowl) a co-worker asked me "Is that all you ever eat??!!".... the answer was "Pretty Much".

I wrote a note to you a few years ago. I felt really silly writing it because I'm not in the habit of sending compliments to food companies and usually have no reason to compliment their products in the first place. To be writing a second letter is just plain goofy, but here goes:

I started buying Amy's while my wife was pregnant with our son 3 years ago. It was a blessing to have healthy and delicious food that was easy to prepare for a fella like me that is exceptionally challenged where food preparation is involved. After my wife (who is a wonderful cook by the way) was back on her feet after a challenging pregnancy, we continued purchasing and eating Amy’s' products because we craved them. You folks at Amy's make amazing food - this is coming from a guy who typically never ate anything that wasn't deep friend and served with cheese and bacon. I'm healthier, happier and more satisfied. I've been consistently eating Amy's products longer than I've ever been loyal to any other brand. So thank you for the wonderful products, keep up the phenomenal job and best wishes in 2008.

Kind Regards,
Ted J. Reed

Dear Amy,
Hi I love all your products. The pizza is absolutely wonderful. I have never tasted a better crust. My granddaughter works in the new Medford plant and really loves working there.

Best to you and your family,
Joanne Martin