Who We Are
About Us
Karen & Michael Stanley are the founders and creators, but Sophia Clare, their daughter, is the real inspiration behind Yummy In My Tummy (YIMT). When Karen & Michael began introducing solids to their Little Tummy, they were disappointed by the taste and lack of selection with the organic baby foods available. Rather than settle for what was available, Michael and Karen knew that there needed to be a better alternative and set out to create it!
With Michael’s fifteen years of restaurant experience and degree in Culinary Art from the Culinary Institute of America, he began researching and testing recipes to find things that his own Little Tummy would love. While Michael was busy in the kitchen and delving into recipes, Karen was using her background in government, as well as advocacy, to research, research, and research some more. It was important to both Michael and Karen to truly understand the differences between conventional and organic produce, the toxins that are present in conventional foods, as well as in routine products that all children use, bathe, and play with, and the health advantages in limiting ones exposure to toxins.
Armed with a crazy amount of information, recipes, and passion, Yummy In My Tummy was born. YIMT has been created to ensure that other parents, like Karen & Michael, will have better options when introducing their little Tummies to the “Wonderful World of Solids”, and have a place where they can go to purchase eco-friendly, non-toxic products that are 100% safe!
About our Chef
Chef James Casterlin has had a long distinguished culinary career working in various concepts from fine-dining to mom-and-pop operations. Chef Jim has served as culinary lead and sous chef as well as executive chef at these fine establishments, even being offered a position in the White House kitchen! Chef Jim earned his culinary certification from Johnson & Wales while serving his country as a member of the U.S. Navy for 13 years. He took additional courses from the Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale upon returning to South Florida to enhance his culinary education.
When Michael approached Chef Jim after the two had worked together for some time, our Chef jumped at the chance to be involved and create an amazing and unique menu for tots! As a father of two and lover of food, Yummy in My Tummy was a natural fit for Chef Jim. You will surely taste the love he puts in every product and every spoonful!
About our Consultants
We have sought out the advice and opinions of many pediatricians, nurse practitioners, and even obstetricians to ensure that all of our products are safe, nutritionally sound, and perfect for your Little Tummy. These physicians continue to give us advice on how we can improve our product line and ensure that you and your Little Tummy are getting only the best! Thanks to all of you.
