At Three Farm Girls Local Artisan Shop and Eatery, food is more than nourishment–it’s a bridge between cultures, traditions and the growing demand for allergy friendly meals.
After years as a practicing chiropractor, Irene Colella began to reconsider her career. Her job was physically demanding, and she was ready for a change. She pivoted into a few other career roles, including educating others about improving their general wellness.
“I had decided to do a presentation on gut health and how it can impact our overall health,” Colella says. “While doing research for this topic, it led me to discover that I may have a gluten sensitivity. After some testing, it turned out that I actually had celiac disease. We then discovered that my youngest daughter also suffered from it.”
Modifying Family Recipes
Colella, who is Puerto Rican and Italian, along with her husband, who is Polish and Italian, enjoyed several family recipes that included gluten. These recipes are beloved by the family and Colella made it her mission to modify them in a way that honored their heritage without sacrificing flavor and texture.
“With my science background, I wasn’t intimidated by the science of cooking,” she says. “I knew that the various alternative flours each offered something different and beneficial in the way of flavor and texture. I just had to experiment with different flours, measurements and blends to modify my recipes.”
Pierogies were a top priority for Colella and it wasn’t long before she mastered the perfect dough recipe.
To the Market
Knowing that many people struggle with gluten sensitivities, Colella was then inspired to share her creation with the local community. She created the brand Three Farm Girls after herself and her two daughters and began selling pierogies at various local markets. They were huge hit!
After a year of cooking out of a commercial kitchen, Colella was ready to find a permanent space that would allow her to expand her allergy-friendly offerings. She secured a spot in Palmer Lake in an historical building that lent even more character and charm to her brand.
Three Farm Girls Local Artisan Shop & Eatery
In May 2025, Colella and her family opened Three Farm Girls Local Artisan Shop & Eatery to the public. Along with her husband, daughters (aged 9 and 14) and two employees, this small but mighty team manufactures and produces everything from scratch.
And the pierogies? All handmade–no machines.
“I wanted to offer a variety of allergy-friendly meals and desserts that were inclusive to all special diets,” Colella says. “In addition, while we were part of the farmers market circuit, my family met and made friends with many local artisans. I am proud to highlight their products in our shop and also provide my patrons an opportunity to shop for locally made goods while they wait.”
This multifaceted business offers:
- Grab-and-go meals
- Baked goods
- Multicultural food offerings (Latin, Polish, Italian, Asian)
- Made-to-order hot meals (breakfast and lunch on Friday, Saturday and Sunday)
- Events and classes
- Locally made artisan goods
Future Plans
Looking ahead, Colella would eventually like to expand to a bigger facility with a manufacturing space attached to their restaurant.
“As we grow our brand, space to manufacture our meals, baked goods and pierogies will need to be expanded,” she says. “I would also like to offer more classes with a bigger capacity. Our class size is currently limited to 12 due to space.”
Address + Phone Number: 292 Colorado 105, Palmer Lake, CO | 303-842-9984
Website: https://threefarmgirls.shop
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