In late 2008, Matt Poley and Tara Maxey zipped a pasta machine into a backpack and ventured out during off hours of their regular kitchen jobs to set up shop in commercial kitchens around townbasically wherever would have them. Whether from delirium or just a quirky culinary vision, the Lasagna Cupcake was born: comfort food to fit the palm of your hand. Catering gigs followed and as work got busier, the two hired friends and called themselves Heirloom LA.