Taylor Bass
CEO, founder
This granola wouldn’t exist without my Mom.
She was ahead of her time — feeding four hungry kids organic, pasture-raised, grass-fed, all-natural foods long before it was trendy. At the time, we didn’t appreciate it much. We’d happily sneak off to our grandparents’ house for Oreos and soda. But eventually, after moving out and no longer having her cooking to come home to, my Mom’s way of nourishing people stuck with me.
This granola also wouldn’t exist without an IBS diagnosis at 26.
It came out of nowhere, and for nearly two years, I felt like I was sitting on the sidelines of my own life. Endless tests, procedures, and countless doctor visits left me more confused than comforted.
Somewhere along the way, I discovered sourdough as a way to heal and reconnect with real food. Bread, muffins, blondies, pancakes, pizza crust, pie crust — if it could be made with sourdough, I made it. But no matter what, I kept coming back to this granola, a recipe my Mom originally shared with me.
What started as a simple comfort became something much bigger.
This granola is a tribute to my Mom, to real ingredients, and to finding something good in the middle of a difficult season. I still eat it almost every day, and I truly hope you enjoy it too.
In addition, this granola as a business wouldn’t be possible without the help of McKenzie…
McKenzie Lavengco
Co-founder
Growing up, my family was always on the go — active, busy, and constantly moving from one thing to the next. Because of that, fast food often took priority over healthy eating. I spent years in sports and other active hobbies, but still wasn’t happy with how my body looked or felt.
I started my fitness journey in grad school which helped improve my appearance, but I still didn’t feel energized or refreshed the way I wanted to. Eventually, I realized the missing piece was my diet. It sounded simple enough, but I loved food that wasn’t necessarily good for me, and I had years of habits that were hard to break.
I tried just about every diet you can think of, but none of them lasted. Either I didn’t enjoy the food, or I wasn’t eating enough to feel full and properly fuel my body. Over time, I started doing my own research and slowly built healthier eating habits by finding ways to make nutritious food that was both satisfying and enjoyable — food that made me feel good without undoing the progress I was making in the gym.
Just as I was finally finding my rhythm, I met Taylor. Not only did he support those new habits, but he taught me even more about nutrition through his own experience. One of the first things he made for me was a yogurt bowl topped with fruit, dates, honey, and the homemade granola — of course. At the time, I had no idea we’d eventually end up here, turning that passion into something bigger. Now, I’m so excited to share this project with him and see where this journey takes us.