{"id":24,"date":"2025-10-24T19:20:33","date_gmt":"2025-10-24T19:20:33","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/threeoliveskitchen.com\/?page_id=24"},"modified":"2026-04-01T00:51:06","modified_gmt":"2026-04-01T00:51:06","slug":"about-us","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.threeoliveskitchen.com\/?page_id=24","title":{"rendered":"Meet the Family"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\">Three Olives Italian Kitchen and Bakery began as a simple home bakery in 2010. When owner Karen moved to Missouri in 2018, she continued baking from home until 2022, when she opened her first storefront, A Sweet Affair Bakery and Cafe. There, she built a loyal following with her passion for baking. While running her bakery, Karen realized that the community didn\u2019t have many sit-down restaurants.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\">Inspired by that need\u2014and by the love she and her two children, David and Brittney, share for Italian food\u2014Three Olives Italian Kitchen and Bakery was born. The name holds a special meaning: the \u201cthree olives\u201d represent Karen, David, and Brittney, a family bound together by tradition, food, and the joy of bringing people together around the<br>table.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Our Philosophy<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>At Three Olives Italian Kitchen and Bakery, we believe food is more than a meal\u2014it\u2019s an experience that brings people together. Inspired by our family\u2019s love for authentic Italian flavors, we are dedicated to creating dishes that celebrate tradition, quality, and community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Every plate that leaves our kitchen is made with fresh ingredients, care, and a touch of creativity. Just as our name represents the three of us\u2014Karen, David, and Brittney\u2014we want our guests to feel like family when they walk through our doors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Our philosophy is simple:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list is-style-checkmark-list\">\n<li> Family First \u2013 We welcome every guest as if they were gathering at our own table.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Quality Always \u2013 Fresh, authentic, and handcrafted meals made with love.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Community Matters \u2013 We are proud to be part of Excelsior Springs and strive to give back by creating a warm, inviting place for friends and neighbors to gather.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>At Three Olives, our mission is to blend tradition with hospitality\u2014sharing not only food, but also the joy and connection that comes with it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-838cd1cc wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\" 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