ABOUT KITCHEN 61
The Chef
Karen Beggs is the founder and owner of Kitchen 61, a homestyle meal service built on a passion for good food, family, and community. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Food Science and Nutrition from the University of Missouri and a Master of Science in Food Science and Nutrition from Kansas State University.
My Mission
At Kitchen 61, our mission is to make wholesome, homecooked meals accessible to everyone. What began as a way to help busy parents provide nourishing food for their families has grown into a service that also supports seniors and anyone who values homemade meals made with care. Born from Karen’s experience as a teacher and her desire to ease the daily stress of mealtime, Kitchen 61 is dedicated to bringing comfort, quality, and convenience to the table — one meal at a time.
My Products
Kitchen 61 offers a wide variety of homestyle meals made from scratch with fresh, quality ingredients. My hot meal offerings range from Asian and Mediterranean favorites to classic Southern and Cajun comfort dishes — and everything in between.
Using both my scientific background and creative passion, I craft dry mixes, seasoning blends, and baked goods — from sourdough bread and cinnamon rolls to Liège Belgian waffles, muffins, and cookies — each made from scratch with quality ingredients and a focus on flavor. Coming soon is Lovie Mae's Chocolates, an array of chocolates made in our candy room.