Lisa's 1973 is a food company that believes delicious food can also be good for you and good for the world. We believe in a human-centric approach to sustainability: intentionally selecting every ingredient for your and your loved ones’ health & wellbeing; helping to be a part of saving the earth’s resources with our ingredient and recyclable packaging choices; creating a safe and diverse work environment that adds to the social and financial well-being of our community; and partnering with non-profit organizations that support families in need, especially those facing food insecurity with food allergies and medical conditions.
The Women Behind the Bottle
Lisa and Kristin were seemingly living their best lives until a brutal wake up call. Lisa suffered for many years from untreated auto-immune conditions such as celiac disease and fibromyalgia, while struggling with anxiety and depression. Kristin was diagnosed in her 30’s with a congenital heart condition that required open heart surgery and a long recovery and she, too, was impacted by debilitating anxiety and depression.
The path to a better quality of life through food was not only a priority, it was a necessity. Much like their situation, Lisa and Kristin learned that millions of Americans suffer from chronic inflammatory disease that require a change of lifestyle, especially their eating. They wanted to help be a part of the solution: give people more choices of delicious, healthy food that will find its way into homes across the country. Together they created Lisa’s 1973 and became fiercely dedicated to sharing organic, sustainably-harvested food with their community. From there, the Lisa’s 1973 mission came alive – to bring an empowered way of living...to everyone.
empowering your choices
Why 1973? Besides Lisa's birth year, this was the year: for women, for the environment, and to end war. It was a year that represented forward-looking change and empowerment. With choice comes power and Lisa’s 1973 believes that you shouldn’t have to compromise taste for healthy, functional ingredients.
Studies show that eating “real” food contributes to better mental, emotional and physical health.* Yet, Lisa and Kristin were frustrated and disappointed after seeing the lack of choices in the dressing aisle. The only available options were dressings that had an insanely long shelf-life or natural formulas accompanied by unpleasant after-taste. Lisa and Kristin wondered, “Why do we have to sacrifice one or the other?”
Lisa figured that there must be others who were frustrated by the limited options. As a Culinary Archaeologist, she rolled up her sleeves and got to work in her favorite, most creative spot – the kitchen. Kristin, a foodie to the core, gave her support as Lisa’s #1 taste-tester (because couples who eat together, stay together!) They experimented with the philosophy of ancient cooking practices like combining pure and simple ingredients with functional ones. Their not-so-secret secret? Adding love and intention to every sauce. The result? Plant-based, organic dressings with a deep, flavorful taste.
Yep, meal prep just got a lot easier...and way more delicious!
our promise
Our commitment goes beyond great-tasting (and super healthy) sauce. In a society that’s always evolving, we know that there’s still much more work to be done. At Lisa’s 1973 we want to make sure that we make inclusivity, love, eating locally & sustainably, and food equity a priority. This dedication is made with the intention to help make the world a better place today, for our son’s generation, and the planet that future generations will inherit.
With our dressings, we hope these thoughtfully-sourced ingredients give you peace of mind. Remember: Your health is a priority, not an afterthought. We want to help give you the education and resources to have the control and freedom over your health and your body. And we promise that in everything we do, we do it with love.
Lots of love,
