Sage Local was founded by Lainie Clary, a chef with deep roots in both cooking and farming. Her first garden in high school sparked her love for nutrition and growing food. While she pursued her degree in Public Health Education, she simultaneously ran her first food business - making and delivering brunch to college students.

After coordinating nutrition programs at the Foodbank, building out a food truck in Washington D.C, and working in restaurant tech sales, Lainie went on to coordinate farmers markets in Boston and for one of California’s most well-known regenerative farms, Apricot Lane Farms. There she worked closely with growers and producers and developed a deep respect for eating seasonally and sourcing with integrity.

Through years of hands-on experience in kitchens, markets, and fields, Lainie has developed a rare fluency in both food preparation and food systems. Her cooking is ingredient-forward, nutrition-conscious, and rooted in techniques learned from her travels, with a focus on meals that feel nourishing, satisfying, and quietly elevated.

Sage Local is an extension of that philosophy: chef-crafted meals made with respect for the land, community, and the everyday moments they’re meant to support.

You can find Lainie on socials @lainiefood or on her website, lainieclary.com