2009 Letters

Amy's Kitchen,
I just tried your Steel Cut Oats. A great dish. Very pleasingly sweet and wholesome. Thanks for all your healthy choices.
Sincerely
Marcia Tate

Dear Amy,
I just bought the soy cheese pizza and ATE THE WHOLE THING all by myself.  I am Italian and have been making my own pizza with soy cheese, NO more...this was the Best! Thank you.
Cheryl Panebianco

Dear Amy,
I would just like to say thank you for providing my family with quality foods at a great price they really help keep us in our budget.
Thank you,
Vicki

Dear Amy,
I just wanted to say thank you for making wonderful organic food.  I love, love, love Amy's Spinach Pizza. I recently watched the documentary "Food, Inc." which inspired me to start eating organic. I also like the No Chicken Noodle Soup.  A few weeks ago I tried the Tofu Scramble which was wonderful for breakfast!  I loved starting the day with protein and
vegetables! Thanks again!
Maggie

Hi Amy's,
I have been a fan of Amy's for years.  I'm always eager and excited to try new products and happy to rely on classic favorites (especially your yummy soups like No Chicken Noodle, Curried Indian Lentil, and Thai Coconut!).

The reason I am writing to you now is to thank you for helping me survive the first year of my child's life. My husband is vegan and having your tasty Roasted Vegetable and non-dairy cheese pizzas on hand during the first few months of our daughter's life was a true lifesaver.  There were many sleep-deprived days and nights for us and throwing an Amy's pizza in the oven for dinner was so easy and such a delicious way to stay healthy.

Now that our little one is getting older and eating some food on her own, we are excited to incorporate Amy's into her diet. We know we can trust your products to satisfy and nourish her without the use of weird additives. We know she'll love everything that comes out of your kitchen as much as we do!

Thank you for reading and feeding!
Susan Hudson and family

Dear Amy,
I love your products, but I am so in love with the Tofu Scramble and
Salisbury Steak dinner (Veggie Steak & Gravy). So good! Keep on makin' 'em.
Linda

Dear Amy,
My husband was just diagnosed with a mean throat cancer, and will be on a liquid diet throughout his treatment. I'm used to cooking vegetarian with natural & organic ingredients, usually from scratch. But with the new time constraints of our life, and only my 14-yr-old and me to feed, I have gratefully fallen back on the lovely variety of foods from the Amy's section at our grocery store. He appreciates having the freedom to choose his meals (cheesy pastas & burritos) and I eat what I like (Indian and vegan). Thank you, Amy's family, for helping our family in a difficult time.
Nancy J. Presley

Dear Amy,
I have been such a fan of your Broccoli Pot Pies that I was disappointed
when I couldn't find them at the grocery store yesterday. I decided to
grin and bear it, so I put a few Shepherd's Pies in my cart to tide me
over. I had never tried them before but was sure they wouldn't be
nearly as good. Boy, was I ever wrong! I may have a new favorite! The
flavor was so rich, I had to check the package again to make sure it was
vegetarian. You folks are truly amazing! With food as nutritious and
tasty as yours, and as easy to prepare, it's hard to find excuses to eat
badly. Thank you for making healthy eating fun.
JE

Dear Amy,
I have always by-passed the frozen meals in the frozen food case at our
grocery store. I have tried other frozen meals in the past and have been
disappointed every time. I saw your product and thought why not, let's
give it a try. This time I was not disappointed! I tried the first one;
it was so good I thought beginners luck. Tried the second one and it was
just as good as the first. Now I have told everyone I know how great
your meals are. I even took my two college daughters to the store, and
stocked them up so they have healthy meals to take back to school.
Thank-you. I'm a busy woman, and life has gotten much easier!
Kim

Dear Amy's,
Aren't I lucky that Albertson's ran out of Progresso Split Pea soup with bacon (it's much better than the one with ham which tastes like green slime with pink cubes of something) ... any way ... so I looked over at your soups and thought "They're about the same price, why not give them a try?" Well! I love your soup! I especially love the Lentil Vegetable!  It actually tastes like something (not just mushy blahness), is very filling, and even better with a shake or two of red pepper flakes! Yummy! Today I'm eating your Split Pea and I'll never go back to Progresso!

Thank you so much for making such a quality product that's relatively
low in sodium, super low in sugar, and low fat!

Many groovies! Thank you!

Katherine Paiva
Edmonds, WA
PS. I was born in Petaluma!

Dear Amy,
As a parent of two "bottomless pit" teenage boys, I have to thank you for their two hands-down favorites.... Cheese Enchiladas and Cheese Pizza Pockets. What a lifesaver they are - I order them by the case just to keep enough on hand for anytime snack attacks.

That being said, we are now adding your Mac 'n Cheese to the list! Talk about yummy - that dish is BY FAR the absolute best pre-packaged Mac 'n
Cheese dish I have ever tasted. I, myself, make a mean Mac 'n Cheese from scratch, which my boys enjoy…but yours just may come in a tad higher on their "taste scale".

Thank you for your products! I especially thank you for not apologizing
for the ingredients you use!
Annola DeJong

Dear Amy,
In an effort to get my two year old to eat vegetables, I send him to daycare with one of your frozen kid's meals. He loves them and I know
he is getting a great meal. Thank you!
Paula Polson

Dear Amy,
About two years ago I started to try to convert my family over to eating
all organic foods. Your products are so tasty, my kids love them,
especially your nacho snack bites and macaroni and cheese.

Thank you for giving us moms a healthy, tasty choice for our children (and us grown ups too!)
Patti Serafini

Dear Amy,
I just gobbled down your Mexican Casserole - divine! It had the cheesy
goodness of some of my favorite Mexican restaurant dishes and a nicely
flavored enchilada sauce. I'll definitely get this again! Thanks!
Melanie Mitchell

Dear Amy,
Wow! This chocolate cake of yours was outstanding. My 8 year-old says it
was the "bomb". I'm glad that it has wonderful ingredients plus it was
extremely moist. Thank you for the great dessert that won't break a
healthy diet.
Celange

Dear Amy,
I just wanted to write and say that I had your Organic Black Bean
Vegetable Soup for the first time yesterday and it is hands down the
best black bean soup I have ever had. I felt compelled to write and
tell you, as well as go back to the store and buy a few more cans.

Delicious.
Brad

Dear Amy,
I have never written a fan letter to a company, but this one is warranted. Since discovering Amy's a number of years ago, our family of five has been gradually increasing our consumption and reliance on your meals. We bring it to work for lunch, it is a great dinner when I am too
busy to cook, and we call it our "Amy's Diet" when we have put on a few
pounds and need to cut back for a few days. My kids come home and say,
"did you make dinner, or is it an Amy's night?" When I go to the supermarket, people in line tease me about all the different Amy's meals
I have in my cart, and I tell them how wonderful a product it is, how
healthy, delicious, and portion controlled. My son is in college and
has an apartment there, and instead of having a full meal plan he opts
for one meal at the cafeteria, and supplements with a lot of Amy's
meals. I am a psychotherapist specializing in Eating Disorders, and
recommend Amy's to many of my patients as good, delicious food that is
convenient and quick, and low in calories. In fact, my husband and I
recently had a trip to Hawaii, where we stayed in a timeshare with a
microwave, and found Amy's at the grocery. We ate your food for
breakfast and lunch, and then went out for dinner - resulting not
only in money saved, but not gaining weight on this vacation! Can you
tell how excited and passionate we are about your product? Thank you
guys for a job well done, and products that enhance this family's life
immeasurably. I don't know what we would do without you.

Sincerely,
Emily B

Dear Amy,
My favorite ethnic food is Indian, and I never thought I'd be able to enjoy it often... I've been working to get in shape; it was my New Year's resolution and I'm sticking with it.
I just ate your Mattar Paneer dish, and I scraped the container. So good and it won't add extra pounds. I'm definitely stocking up on your products when I go grocery shopping next week. Thanks!
Maria Landrum

Dear Amy,
Wow, I just had the Organic Steel Cut Oats for breakfast. It was so good, I am hungry for more, but I feel so stuffed and satisfied. I have recently been trying to go organic for my family and I can tell we are all feeling better. Thank you for making these products that do not taste like garbage.
Holly Egan

Dear Amy,
Your soups are awesome! I am not a "healthy" eater, but after tasting your soup, I think I might turn over a new leaf! I can't believe that this kind of flavor comes from such a wholesome product! It just goes to show that all the fillers and polyoxyribosensorbittartrate garbage is the WRONG way to go!  I can't wait to try everything you make, thanks for keeping the dream alive!
Liz S.

Dear Amy,
We love your healthy frozen foods. It is food I can feel good about giving my kids. Thanks.
Marti Green

Dear Amy,
Howdy all. I tried your Spinach Pizza. It was good. I am not a vegetarian. but I am a diabetic. Any food that can get blood sugar down is great.

Thanks and regards,
George Wagner

Dear Amy,
I was hopelessly addicted to Lean Cuisines until I tried your frozen meals. The ingredients taste so healthy and I love the eco-friendly packaging. I've been singing your praises to my co-workers in the hopes that they'll make the switch too. Just wish my grocery store had a larger selection of your items.

Thanks for bringing us your healthy, and convenient, food options. For once, I don't feel guilty about eating a microwave meal!

From Carolyn

Hello,
Just wanted to let you know how much my family loves your products! My son is in kindergarten and is super picky about what he eats. Your breakfast burritos are always a hit with him and I can feel good sending him off to school with a tummy full of healthy ingredients. :)

We also love your pizzas, which are so easy to pop in the oven for dinner, when we've all had a long day and just want something easy and flavorful to eat.

Thank you for making quality products that my family loves!

Sincerely,
Michelle Martinez

Dear Amy,
I just recently tried the Black Bean Tamale Verde frozen meal and loved it! My husband and I are trying to eat healthier and go more organic, but yet we still need the ease of frozen meals sometimes (very busy). I loved it! Terrific flavor...lots of great spice. I'm certainly looking forward to trying additional flavors. Thanks for making such a great tasting and healthy alternative.

Sincerely,
Amanda Hensley

Hi Amy's Kitchen!

I just wanted to let you know that your frozen dinners are fabulous, the
Indian ones in particular.

I love being able to eat frozen meals and not feel terrible about what
I'm putting in my body! Your meals are simple to prepare, a very fast
option, and best of all, they taste great!

Keep up the great work!

Thanks,
Jessica Larsen

Hello,

I recently converted over to eating organically grown foods only because
I have a young daughter, and I believe that many childhood illnesses and
diseases that they can't explain today are linked to the sometimes horrendous processing that food goes through. I had never heard of Amy's Kitchen until I caught a whiff of my coworker's cheese ravioli.
The sweet marinara led me directly to her office, and she generously
offered me a bite. I went that very evening and I now have a freezer
full of Amy's products that I can fix for my daughter and myself anytime
I'm too lazy to cook dinner myself. I know that I'm giving her a
wholesome meal, and I couldn't be happier with the taste. Thank you so
much for the love that obviously goes into your food, and I can't wait
to see what you come up with next.

Sincerely,

Jen Kim

Hi Amy,
I just wanted to say that as a busy working mom, I just love your meal entrees. I’m not a fan of frozen foods, but yours never taste that way! Each meal tastes just like I would expect if it had been served to me in a restaurant. Perfectly seasoned and savory. The flavor is so outstanding, it makes me want to lick the plate too! ;) I'm sold on your products for life!

Thanks!
Liz

Dear Amy,
I just wanted to thank you for making such delicious Indian food available that is also healthy. Where I live, we only have 1 Indian food restaurant. They make delicious food, however, one day when I went for lunch, I had a creepy, crawly unwelcome lunch guest. I couldn't bring myself to return, but found myself longing for an alternative (other than driving 90 miles to the next Indian food place). I discovered Amy's in my local grocery freezer section. I gotta tell you, I'm almost glad that it happened or I may have never discovered your delicious product. Your Mattar Paneer meal is even BETTER than any I've had from a restaurant. Thanks again for making such a great tasting, great quality product. I'm a fan for life!

From Monika

Dear Amy,
Just a note to say how much your products improve my quality of life -- I'm pregnant and your meals are an easy way to make sure I'm eating something nutritious.
Abbey

Dear Amy,
I must say the food is very nourishing and filling. Even my kids love it especially the cheese snacks! The pizza and Indian dishes are totally delicious. There are so many varieties now I don't know what to try next.
Nita

Dear Amy
I've been enjoying your soups for a while. I have two African Grey parrots, and I make a "mash" for them that contains chopped up organic fruits, veggies, grains, etc. Sometimes they get tired of it, so for a while now I've been buying your soups for my birds! I add a tablespoon or so to their mash to give it a different flavor and texture. Their favorite is alphabet, which isn't always easy to find. The other day I was getting ready to mix up some food for the birds, and my Congo Grey 'Fawkes' decided to help herself to your soup right out of the can! I thought you'd enjoy these photos of her chowing down!
Debbie

Hi!
I HAD to write you after I tried some of your Traditional Vegetarian Organic Refried Beans! I've never written about a product before in my life, but these were too good NOT to tell you about! I try to eat as healthy as possible but since I am in the Air Force stationed in Japan, it can be difficult. I found your beans at the commissary and, since I love many of your other products, picked up several cans. I just tried them and I'm completely shocked, they are by FAR the best refried beans I've ever had! I hate to say it, but I ate the whole can by myself and can't get over how good they are! I've tried many brands and even made my own but nothing compares to these! The onion and garlic flavor is just right and so is the texture. On top of that they are organic! You have always exceeded my expectation for store bought food, and this case was no different! Thank you for consistently putting out such truly high superior products!
Dave Okinawa, Japan

Dear Amy,
I just want to say thanks for offering a delicious, healthy, low cost alternative to buying my lunch every day. We're all cutting back these days, and it's nice that I don't need to eat tasteless, chemical "food" to do so.
Amanda Moore

Dear Amy,
For the past year my girlfriend (an her "posse") has been on a health food kick.  I would always sneak out to McDonalds to eat some non-cardboard tasting food. She recently coaxed me into eating some of your Teriyaki bowl and your Santa Fe Enchilada Bowl and it was amazing. It tasted great and I was full enough to not have to sneak out to get "real" food. I couldn't believe your food was healthy type food. I was floored. I then started exploring all that Amy's has to offer. I love your chili, tomato soup, your pizzas are delicious (especially on the grill!), your cheese pockets, and your pot pies have all been great so far. I have even turned my brother, my basketball team, and many of my co-workers onto Amy's. I brought Amy's pizza to one of our after basketball get-togethers. Everyone loved them. 

Thanks so much,
Thomaz Maimonis

Dear Amy,
I have tried some of your frozen meals, and purchase your soups. But just recently tried your Steel Cut Oatmeal and I love it!  It makes eating oatmeal so much easy and the taste is great.  There are times I don't have much time to make oatmeal, and the instant stuff was mush and not good for a diabetic.  But your oatmeal is great, keeps me full and satisfied.  I have been eating it twice a day for two weeks and have lost 10 pounds and my sugar count is improved.  Thank you for making something so good.  I do have to go out of my way to purchase a weeks supply, because not all stores carry the oatmeal.  Thanks again.
Lucy Priest

Dear Amy,
I just wanted to let you know how much I enjoy your frozen foods! I am a teacher and I take my lunch each day. I try to use leftovers from dinner but I keep a stash of your burrito's in the freezer for those days when we don't have any leftovers. I also love your Indian entrees! Thanks for making such healthy, tasty options!
From Summer Basgier

Dear Amy,
Hi...your products are so delicious! Of all the Amy's food I've tried, and over the years that has been MANY of your products, you continue to
be the best! Of course I have my usual favorites but when I do try something new, I know in advance that it will be delicious! That's how much confidence I have in your products, because of my past experiences!

Thank you, and please keep doing what you already do so well!
From Lauren Nadel

Dear Amy,
Hi, I have two jobs. My main job is as the director of a childcare center. I got home tonight after a 12 hour day, and decided to cook your Spinach Pizza, which I had bought after seeing a Today Show segment saying that your pizza was the best "alternative" pizza (or something like that.) On the side, I run an organic perennial nursery, so I was pleasantly surprised to see as I was opening the box, that you use no products that are genetically engineered, and that your dairy products contain no rBST hormones. So then I ate the pizza, and it was truly the best "boxed" pizza that I have ever had! So thank you, for making a product that is easy to cook at the end of a long day, uses ingredients that I would use myself, if I had had time to cook this, and is wonderfully delicious at the same time! I will never buy another type of pizza again, and will certainly try your other products.
Jenne Morton

Dear Amy,
Hello, I just want to say thank you for feeding me great, wholesome, organic food meals. My favorites are the Tofu Lasagna, Vegetable Pie and the rice bowls (and MANY more).

It is so nice to be able to purchase a convenience meal and not worry about how it will taste and if it is nutritious or not.

The quality of your food is perfection. Your food tastes like it was just made in your own kitchen after it is heated.

Thank you for providing these meals to a busy person who works full time and cannot cook everyday.

THANK YOU AND MY COMPLIMENTS TO THE CHEF(S)!
From, Sara

Dear Amy's,
Your foods have been a godsend for me since I recently started eating a lot more organic foods. I know that I can eat anything put out by your company and not have to worry about what is in it! Thank y’all so much for giving me peace of mind about what I am feeding my family.
From Ashly Morton

Dear Amy's,
When I became a vegetarian a little over a year ago, it was a constant struggle for me when I traveled for business to eat a healthy vegetarian meal. Whenever I am lucky enough to have a microwave in my room, I know that Amy's will save me - with your burritos, soups, pasta meals, pizza - the list goes on and on. You are my go-to on the road and my go-to when I'm at home too! Thanks for giving me the options I need to be healthy, and delicious options at that!
From Jill Allard

Dear Amy,
I wanted to drop a note to say THANK YOU for offering products with "real food" ingredients. It is refreshing to sit down to a "quick" meal with my family and have everything taste "homemade" and just like grandma made it! So thank you Amy's Kitchen staff, for making my life just that much better!
From Tammy Snyder

Dear Amy,
Oh my goodness! We could not believe how delicious these frozen dinners are! We bought some Naan to accompany these meals and felt like we were at an Indian restaurant! Everything was absolutely delicious! What a fabulous way for people to try authentic food at an affordable price!
Thanks! From Cindy

Dear Amy,
Believe me. I don't do this. At the age of 81, I shop at Wal-Mart or Sam's a lot. Came across your Tamale Verde. Thought it looked tasty. Was I ever right. Ate everything in the tray down to the last tidbit. Hope I'll see more of your products. Thanks for a good lunch.
From Dr. R.P. Dick McGuire

Dear Amy,
I LOVE these (Indian) entrees. I bring them for lunch 3 times a week. The food is flavorful and filling, and the price is a whole lot less than a lunch at the local deli or sandwich cafe. Thank you Thank you!
From Teri

Dear Amy's,
My toddler loves your food! He eats 3-4 Spinach Feta in a Pockets Sandwiches a week! I couldn't survive without your gluten free entrees and rice pasta macaroni and cheese! Thank you for the healthy food for my family! We are vegetarian and have food allergies. I couldn't do better making this stuff myself.
From Gabriella Pugliese

Dear Amy,
Thank you so much for coming up with such wonderful Kids' Meals. One of my twin sons is on a GFCF diet so not only does he LOVE your pizza, now he can also have pasta in the Kids' Meal (Baked Ziti). My other son loves the other Kids Meals too. Either way, everyone is happy and eating their veggies. Thank you, thank you! Nice to see a company that actually cares what our children are eating!
From Ingrid Nolan

Dear Amy,
Hello, I just wanted to take a moment to thank you for making such great organic foods. I appreciate and value the wholesome and tasty ingredients with no MSG etc. Thank you so very much. I really appreciate you. Thank you! Have a wonderful 2009. I hope many others discover the greatness of your products. THANKS!
Dawn Burton
Willow, Alaska

Dear Amy,
I don’t know how to cook, but I enjoy good food. I have been eating your meals for over ten years. I own a hair salon and women always want to give me recipes, and I tell them not to bother I have my own private chef and her name is Amy! They always want to know about you, and believe me I tell everyone about you. So many of my clients are eating your meals and I tell them I wouldn’t be alive without you and the people who help. Thank you for your service to all of us who haven’t made the time to learn the skill of cooking.
Sincerely,
Susan Veraldi

Dear Amy,
I have had and love your Chunky Tomato Bisque. It makes a fine light lunch with the addition of a small amount of rice. It's flavor and aroma are superb.
From Paul Pine

Dear Amy,
Your food is so good I can't believe the great taste and nutritional value. Thanks for great products.
From Karen Pollard

Dear Amy,
I recently read about your products on the Hungry Girl site and decided to try your Shepherd's Pie last night for my first Amy's experience. I was blown away by the great taste of this pie especially since it was low in sodium. I am so excited to try your other products now. Keep up the great work!
From Lucia Leggio