Des Moines woman adds Asian flare to her plant-based meal-prepping service
Each meal is inspired by her everyday life.
Each meal is inspired by her everyday life.
Each meal is inspired by her everyday life.
During the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, there was a lot of uncertainty about life for many people. Jennifer Baccam understood that and wanted to help. That’s how she started a meal-prepping service called SIVID — the word that means life in the Tai Dam language.
"I was pretty stressed out and I noticed that a lot of people were stressed out during the pandemic. So I wanted to create something a little bit more, more nourishing," said Baccam.
What started out as a personal goal of eating healthier by cooking more plant-based foods, quickly attracted interest from the community.
"Just try to help people eat less meat, to try to just be a little bit more sustainable," said Baccam.
Besides creating meals that look and taste good with mostly plant-based ingredients, Baccam also wanted to incorporate her Tai Dam culture in each dish.
"Lots of trial and error. Lot of testing, and it's just a continuous learning process," said Baccam.
Developing recipes could take months, but the chef says it’s part of the fun.
"I love it and it makes me happy when like when others really enjoy it as well," said Baccam.
Since her business launched three years ago, the menu continues to expand. Each meal is inspired by her everyday life, made with care and a little Asian flare.