For this classic shrub, we infused Bernie's Best apple cider vinegar with locally-foraged yerba santa leaves and fresh thyme, both known for their lung-supporting properties. We added juice from local gravenstein apples along with raw local honey to balance the traditional tang of the oxymel (vinegar-infused medicinal tonic).
A shrub is a traditional fruit concentrate, like a syrup, preserved with vinegar and used to make or flavor beverages. A few ounces with bubbly or still water makes a fabulous drink all on its own (we recommend a dilution of 4 or 5 parts water to 1 part shrub), and there's no reason you couldn't use it as a cocktail mixer if that's your thing! Shrubs can also add zing to jam or salad dressing, and make a wonderful glaze for grilled meats.
Ingredients: Bernie's Best gravenstein apple cider,* Bernie's Best raw apple cider vinegar* infused with thyme* and locally-foraged yerba santa, raw unfiltered honey (* = organic),
Recipe is gluten-free, dairy-free, and GAPS-diet friendly.
Fresh baby arugula is pureed with Seka Hills olive oil, garlic, fresh parsley, our Crispy Walnuts, lemon juice and authentic Parmigiano Reggiano for a piquant pesto sauce. It can be dolloped on fish or meat, or used to dress lettuces, bean salad or pasta, or served with polenta, rice or any other cooked grain. A great way to get your green on!
Ingredients: olive oil, arugula,* Crispy Walnuts,* lemon juice,* Parmigiano Reggiano,* parsley,* garlic, Celtic sea salt, lemon zest,* black pepper* (*=organic)
Recipe is vegetarian, gluten-free, nightshade-free, GAPS Diet-friendly, and contains dairy (Parmigiano Reggiano).
Beets are sliced and cultured in water with yogurt whey and Celtic sea salt to make this traditional tonic drink. Sally Fallon Morell describes this drink as being "valuable for its medicinal qualities and as a digestive aid. Beets are just loaded with nutrients. One 4-ounce glass, morning and night, is an excellent blood tonic, promotes regularity, aids digestion, alkalizes the blood, cleanses the liver and is a good treatment for kidney stones and other ailments..." (Nourishing Traditions, page 608)
Ingredients: beets,* yogurt whey,* Celtic sea salt (* = organic)
Recipe is gluten-free.
Our weekly "Meaty Pint"! Grassfed beef from Marin Sun Farms is slowly braised in a rich broth-based gravy with onions and red wine. We add sweet carrots and cook until just tender, and finish with a sprinkling of fresh parsley for this traditional holiday dish. Enjoy it this week with our Creamy Horseradish Sauce!
Ingredients: grassfed beef* and bone broth,* onions,* carrots,* red wine,* garlic,* parsley,* Celtic sea salt, bay leaves,* black pepper*
Recipe is gluten-free, dairy-free and GAPS Diet-friendly.
The squash is roasted and then pureed with coconut milk and coconut oil for a delicious, simple side dish. Use it as a base for a soup (by adding our chicken bone broth and sea salt), a custard (by adding egg yolks and baking in a casserole dish), or a dessert (sweetened with maple syrup or sucanat)!
Ingredients: butternut squash,* Native Forest coconut milk (guar gum-free),* coconut oil,* Celtic sea salt, nutmeg* (* = organic)
Recipe is vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free, nightshade-free, black-pepper-free and GAPS/Paleo Diet-friendly.
Organic darjeeling tea and unrefined sugar are cultured with a SCOBY (symbiotic colony of bacteria and yeast), and then flavored with cherry and ginger juice to produce a mildly tart, not too sweet drink. Kombucha is considered by many to have a detoxifying effect on the body.
Ingredients: filtered water, darjeeling tea*, cane sugar*, cherry juice*, ginger* (* = organic)
This flavorful broth is made from the bones, feet and heads of organic chickens. A splash of Bernie's apple cider vinegar helps draw minerals out of the bones. We simmer it at just the right temperature for 12-16 hours to draw out the nutrients without damaging them by overcooking, and to bring out a lovely flavor.
According to Sally Fallon, author of Nourishing Traditions, "[Bone broth] contains minerals in a form the body can absorb easily—not just calcium but also magnesium, phosphorus, silicon, sulphur and trace minerals. It contains the broken down material from cartilage and tendons--stuff like chondroitin sulphates and glucosamine, now sold as expensive supplements for arthritis and joint pain."
You can simply heat the broth with a little salt and pepper, tamari, fish sauce, coconut aminos, miso or any flavoring of your choice. Add it to soups and stews, cook your rice or any starches in it, or braise chicken parts and vegetables for dinner. Cook it down for an umami-rich demi-glace! TSH worker-owner Mud Hut loves making Egg Drop Soup, cooking the whites in the broth first with a little salt and pepper, then adding the yolk and turning the heat off after just a few seconds.
One ingenious way to incorporate broth into your life is to freeze it in ice cube trays, then store the cubes in a bag or container in the freezer. Heat a few anytime you want a cup of broth, add a few cubes when you cook rice or any starch, add to a soup or stew...you get the picture.
Ingredients: filtered water, roasted chicken carcasses*, feet* and heads*, apple cider vinegar* (*= organic)
Recipe is dairy-free and gluten-free and GAPS Diet-friendly.
Golden chicken fat from our roasted organic chickens is infused with sauteed onions, then strained for this classic Eastern European cooking fat. It is a perfect ingredient for matzoh balls or matzoh brei, and can also be used for pan frying or as a alternative for butter on bread, steamed veggies and cooked starches. Schmaltz was prized by Jewish grandmothers as an immune system booster.
Ingredient: rendered chicken fat** (infused with caramelized onions) from chickens*, onions* (*= organic)
Recipe is gluten-free, dairy-free and GAPS, Paleo and Low FODMAP Diets-friendly.
**While onions are not included on the Low FODMAP Diet, when the onions are strained out, as they are here, the dish is acceptable.
This dairy-free soup features wild mushrooms and locally grown, traditionally hand-harvested wild rice. It marries beautifully with our mix of wild and crimini mushrooms, chicken, Lundberg brown rice, Madeira wine and herbs.
Ingredients: chicken meat and bone broth,* Lundberg brown rice,* wild rice,* crimini mushrooms,* onions,* dried porcini,* shiitake,* oyster* mushrooms, Madeira wine, parsley,* garlic, Celtic sea salt, porcini powder,* thyme,* black pepper,* bay leaves* (* = organic).
Recipe is gluten-free, nightshade-free and dairy-free.
Steamed Yukon Gold potatoes are mashed with grassfed, cultured buttermilk, Straus butter, sea salt, white pepper, and a pinch of nutmeg for a classic side dish.
Ingredients: Yukon Gold potatoes,* buttermilk,* butter, Celtic sea salt, white pepper,* nutmeg* (*=organic)
Recipe is vegetarian, gluten-free, black pepper-free and contains dairy.
This creamy, dairy-free chocolate pudding is made with coconut milk, sweetened with palm sugar and thickened with pastured eggs for a nutrient-dense version of the childhood classic.
Ingredients: Native Forest coconut milk (guar gum-free),* palm sugar,* cocoa powder,* pastured eggs,* tapioca starch,* vanilla extract,* Celtic sea salt (*=organic)
Recipe is gluten-free and dairy-free.
Dairy-free water kefir. Water kefir grains, also called tibicos, are used to ferment a base of filtered water with unrefined cane sugar and just a touch of molasses. The sugars are metabolized by the kefir grains to produce a light but rich effervescent base. The brew is then flavored with apple and cranberry juices to produce a bubbly probiotic “soda.” Cranberries are rich in antioxidants and other nutrients, making this not only a delicious drink but a nourishing tonic as well.
Ingredients: filtered water, Bernie's Best gravenstein apple cider,* cranberry juice,* cane sugar,* molasses* (* = organic)
Dress up your table with this beautiful and tasty relish, from an old family recipe shared with us. We blend cranberries with oranges and spices for an all-raw, live enzyme relish that will be a welcome alternative to the traditional cooked cranberry sauce.
Ingredients: cranberries,* oranges,* unfiltered raw honey, Celtic sea salt (* = organic)
Recipe is vegetarian, gluten-free, dairy-free and GAPS/Paleo Diet-friendly.
Better bitters! Fresh, full-bodied organic horseradish makes a great accompaniment to a holiday crudite platter. Incorporated into our house-made mayonnaise, it also gives you a shot of probiotics, Omega 3s and other healthy fats. Serve it as a dip with raw vegetables, at your holiday table and at lunch the rest of the week. It also makes a great accompaniment to roast beef, fish, hamburgers, or sandwiches. Warning: it is addictively delicious!
Ingredients: yogurt cream,* olive oil, pastured egg yolks,* fresh horseradish,* white wine vinegar,* Dijon mustard* (non-grain distilled vinegar, mustard seed, salt, clove), Celtic sea salt, lemon juice,* black pepper* (* = organic)
Recipe is vegetarian, gluten-free, nightshade-free and contains dairy.
Packaged in our nuts in compostable bags. Kashiwase Farm, a favorite at our local farmers markets, provides the sustainably grown raw organic almonds, which are activated by soaking overnight in water and Celtic sea salt, and then dehydrated at a low temperature until crispy and delicious, preserving the nutrients and rich flavor.
Ingredients: Kashiwase almonds*, Celtic sea salt (* = organic)
Our latest healthy snack offering! Raw organic pumpkin seeds are soaked overnight in water and Celtic sea salt, and then sprouted prior to being dehydrated at a low temperature with a little salt until crispy and delicious, preserving the nutrients and rich flavor.
Pumpkin seeds are a nutritional powerhouse. The process of sprouting helps unlock nutrients so your body can better absorb them.
A ¼ cup of sprouted pumpkin seeds contains 8g of plant-based protein.
They are an excellent source of zinc, magnesium, phosphorus, copper, and manganese and also a good source of iron.
There are many wonderful ways to add sprouted pumpkin seeds to your diet. They can easily be added to any sweet or savory dish. Some of our favorite uses are on a soup, on a salad, in a pesto, or ground into seed butter. Perfect in school lunch boxes, and as a post workout pick-me-up.
Ingredients: pumpkin seeds*, Celtic sea salt (* = organic)
We are temporarily packaging our nuts in compostable bags due to low supply of jar lids. Our walnuts are activated by soaking them in filtered water with Celtic sea salt for 6-8 hours, then dehydrate them at a low temperature until crispy and delicious, preserving the nutrients and rich flavor.
Ingredients: walnuts*, Celtic sea salt (* = organic)
We have been working the subtle art of mustard crafting and have found our perfect balance of sweet and hot. Housemade raw sauerkraut brine, rich in beneficial micro-organisms, gives this mustard a unique nutritional profile and umami overtones, joining our other cultured condiments. A wonderful accompaniment to sandwiches and meats, a cheese plate or an ingredient to enliven dressings, sauces or marinades.
Ingredients: yellow mustard seed,* onion powder,* sweet paprika,* turmeric,* apple cider vinegar,* white wine vinegar,* honey, brine of Classic Kraut (green cabbage,* juniper berries,* caraway,* Celtic sea salt). (*= organic)
Recipe is gluten-free, dairy-free, black pepper-free and GAPS Diet-friendly.
This old-fashioned vegetable soup starts with one of the cornerstones of traditional French country cooking. The term mirepoix refers to a sautee of vegetables and herbs that often serves as a base for soups, sauces, meat braises and other dishes. Here, we saute carrots, celery, leeks and onions with herbs in a little chicken fat from our house-roasted chickens. We add mineral-rich Celtic sea salt and our chicken bone broth for a classic, nourishing, comforting soup that can be eaten as is, and has endless possibilities!
This is a great option for those who want bone broth in their lives but are trying to eat little or no meat (you can always add your own, of course). Try it with rice, noodles, matzo balls or baby potatoes. Add greens or other seasonal vegetables to make a customized vegetable soup. It is a fantastic base for braising chicken legs or thighs. Whip up a simple dumpling recipe and you've got Chicken and Dumplings. Use as a base for Chicken Pot Pie or Turkey Pot Pie. If you come up with your own inspirations, let us know!
Ingredients: chicken bone broth,* celery,* onions,* leeks,* carrots,* parsley,* chicken fat,* thyme,* sage,* rosemary,* Celtic sea salt, bay leaves,* Allstar Organics celery salt* (* = organic)
Recipe is gluten-free, dairy-free, black pepper-free, nightshade-free, and GAPS Diet-friendly.
This delicious green cabbage kraut features fennel, grapefruit zest and cardamom.
Ingredients: green cabbage,* fennel bulb,* Celtic sea salt, grapefruit zest,* cardamom* (*=organic)
Recipe is vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free, nightshade-free, black pepper-free and GAPS Diet-friendly.
This time around we're using fresh-frozen organic corn. Budins are cooked custards, similar to frittatas, and can be enjoyed hot, cold or room temperature. The corn is sauteed with scallions in Straus butter, then baked with Straus milk, pastured eggs, Sierra Nevada grassfed cheddar and a bit of corn flour (soaked overnight in lime water, a traditional process known as nixtimalization they increases digestibility and nutrient availability). The result is a luscious treat that marries savory and sweet.
Ingredients: pastured eggs, corn,* cheddar cheese*, Straus milk* and butter,* onions,* corn flour,* scallions,* Celtic sea salt, nutmeg* (*=organic)
Recipe is gluten-free, black pepper-free, and contains dairy.
Spaghetti squash is roasted, scooped and then topped with our wonderful meaty Ragu Bolognese with a sprinkling of Parmigiano Reggiano. This gluten-free and GAPS Diet-friendly dish is reminiscent of classic spaghetti with meat sauce. Melt some cheese on top for a starch-free alternative to Lasagne Bolognese.
Ingredients: spaghetti squash,* Ragu Bolognese (grassfed ground beef* and pastured pork, tomato paste and puree,* bone broth,* onions,* carrots,* celery,* parsley,* liver,* Celtic sea salt, garlic,* marjoram,* oregano,* black pepper,* bay leaves*), olive oil, Parmigiano Reggiano* (*=organic)
Recipe is gluten-free and GAPS Diet-friendly (contains heated olive oil).
Our weekly "Meaty Pint"! Grassfed beef from Marin Sun Farms is slowly braised in a rich broth-based gravy with onions and red wine. We add sweet carrots and cook until just tender, and finish with a sprinkling of fresh parsley for this traditional holiday dish.
Ingredients: grassfed beef* and bone broth,* onions,* carrots,* red wine,* garlic,* parsley,* Celtic sea salt, bay leaves,* black pepper*
Recipe is gluten-free, dairy-free and GAPS Diet-friendly.
This Southern summer classic features sweet corn and green beans along with chicken and butter beans in a tomato-based mineral rich bone broth with a mild, smokey spice blend.
Ingredients: chicken meat and bone broth,* corn,* green beans,* onions,* butter beans,* tomato paste,* parsley,* olive oil, Celtic sea salt, smoked paprika,* apple cider vinegar,* Allstar Applewood Smoked Salt,* black pepper,* chipotle powder,* kombu (* = organic)
Recipe is gluten-free and dairy-free.
Simply delicious and satisfying. Large butter beans from Iacopi Farm in Half Moon Bay are soaked and then slowly simmered with sage and garlic for flavor and a little kombu for digestibility and nutrition. Once the beans are tender, they are seasoned with fresh sage, Seka Hills olive oil, white wine vinegar, and a bit of white pepper.
Ingredients: butter beans, Seka Hills olive oil, white wine vinegar*, sage,* garlic,* Celtic sea salt, white pepper,* kombu (* = organic)
Recipe is vegan, gluten-free, nightshade-free, black pepper-free and dairy-free.
The squash is roasted and then pureed with coconut milk and coconut oil for a delicious, simple side dish. Use it as a base for a soup (by adding our chicken bone broth and sea salt), a custard (by adding egg yolks and baking in a casserole dish), or a dessert (sweetened with maple syrup or sucanat)!
Ingredients: butternut squash,* Native Forest coconut milk (guar gum-free),* coconut oil,* Celtic sea salt, nutmeg* (* = organic)
Recipe is vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free, nightshade-free, black-pepper-free and GAPS/Paleo Diet-friendly.
Finally, a truly nutritious carrot cake not smothered in frosting! This lovely cake does hold its own, with just the right density and fluff, balance of sweet and nutty, with coconut oil and browned Straus butter baked with fresh local carrots. Try it with this week's Yogurt Cream Frosting.
Ingredients: carrots,* sprouted spelt flour,* unsprouted spelt flour,* pastured eggs,* palm sugar,* butter,* coconut oil,* shredded coconut,* vanilla extract,* ginger,* cinnamon,* baking powder, baking soda, Celtic sea salt (* = organic)
Recipe is vegetarian and contains dairy.
A wonderfully zesty (but not too spicy) Indian vegetable dish! Fresh cauliflower florets are roasted with housemade ghee, simmered with tomatoes, onions and spices, then finished with fresh cilantro. Delicious by itself, over rice, or with a dollop of yogurt cream.
Ingredients: cauliflower,* crushed tomatoes,* onions,* ghee (clarified butter),* cilantro,* garlic,* ginger,* coriander,* Celtic sea salt, cumin seeds,* bay leaves,* garam masala spice blend (cardamom, cinnamon, cloves, cumin, black pepper, coriander),* turmeric,* cayenne*
Recipe is vegetarian, gluten-free, contains dairy in the form of ghee, and is GAPS Diet-friendly.
COMES FROZEN THIS WEEK. GOLD MEDAL WINNER! -- BEST OF EAST BAY EXPRESS 2024 BEST LOCALLY MADE PRODUCT! If you're "organ meat-curious" and looking to incorporate this superfood in your diet, this luscious spread is a great place to start! Chicken livers are high in iron and selenium, vitamin A and B vitamins, and the flavor is quite a bit milder than beef liver. In our Pâté, organic chicken livers from Pittman Farms are pan-seared, poached in Straus pasture-raised butter and puréed with caramelized onions, parsley, nutrient-dense Celtic sea salt, Dijon mustard (gluten-free), a few drops of brandy and a touch of spice for a rich, deeply satisfying and nourishing spread that is topped with a thin layer of butter to preserve freshness. One of our most popular dishes, it's perfect on one of our gluten-free breads or the irresitable Cult Crackers -- don't forget to use the butter layer! A forkful or two of our raw sauerkraut offers a bright balance of flavor and a probiotic boost for digestion. Serving hint: let it warm up a little at room temperature before serving.
Ingredients: chicken livers,* butter,* onions,* parsley,* chicken bone broth,* Celtic sea salt, brandy, gluten-free Dijon mustard* (non-grain distilled vinegar, mustard seed, salt, clove), thyme,* black pepper,* mace,* cloves* (*=organic)
Recipe is gluten-free and contains butter.
This dairy-free soup features wild mushrooms and locally grown, traditionally hand-harvested wild rice. It marries beautifully with our mix of wild and crimini mushrooms, chicken, Lundberg brown rice, Madeira wine and herbs.
Ingredients: chicken meat and bone broth,* Lundberg brown rice,* wild rice,* crimini mushrooms,* onions,* dried porcini,* shiitake,* oyster* mushrooms, Madeira wine, parsley,* garlic, Celtic sea salt, porcini powder,* thyme,* black pepper,* bay leaves* (* = organic)
Recipe is gluten-free, nightshade-free and dairy-free.
Steamed Yukon Gold potatoes are mashed with housemade cultured buttermilk, butter, sea salt, white pepper, and a pinch of nutmeg for a classic side dish.
Ingredients: Yukon Gold potatoes,* buttermilk,* Straus butter, Celtic sea salt, white pepper,* nutmeg* (*=organic)
Recipe is vegetarian, gluten-free, black pepper-free and contains dairy.
This traditional soup is a favorite in Scotland and Ireland. In our version, pastured chicken is simmered with an abundance of Riverdog Farm leeks ("leekies") in bone broth with Massa Organics brown rice, celery, onions, thyme and bay leaves, finished with fresh parsley and a sprinkling of minced dried plums.
Ingredients: Pastured chicken* and bone broth,* leeks,* Mass Organics brown rice* onions,* celery,* prunes (dried plums),* olive oil, Celtic sea salt, lemon juice,* parsley,* thyme,* sage,* black pepper,* bay leaves* (* = organic)
Recipe is dairy-free.
Better bitters! Fresh, full-bodied organic horseradish makes a great accompaniment to a holiday crudite platter. Incorporated into our house-made mayonnaise, it also gives you a shot of probiotics, Omega 3s and other healthy fats. Serve it as a dip with raw vegetables to stave off hunger and at lunch the rest of the week. It also makes a great accompaniment to roast beef, fish, hamburgers, or sandwiches. Warning: it is addictively delicious! Try it with our Braised Beef Pot Roast also in the frozen section.
Ingredients: yogurt cream,* olive oil, pastured egg yolks,* fresh horseradish,* white wine vinegar,* Dijon mustard* (non-grain distilled vinegar, mustard seed, salt, clove), Celtic sea salt, lemon juice,* black pepper* (* = organic)
Recipe is vegetarian, gluten-free, nightshade-free and contains dairy.
Red lentils are simmered with onions, ginger, garlic, saffron, and mild curry spices until tender, then pureed with lots of coconut milk and fresh lemon juice for a deeply satisfying vegetarian soup. Delicious with a dollop of yogurt cream.
Ingredients: red lentils,* Native Forest coconut milk (guar gum-free),* onions,* coconut oil,* lemon juice and zest,* ginger,* cumin,* garlic, Celtic sea salt, coriander,* garam masala (cardamom,* cinnamon,* cloves,* cumin,* black pepper,* coriander*), turmeric, black pepper,* cinnamon,* saffron,* cardamom* (* = organic)
Recipe is vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free, nightshade-free and GAPS Diet-friendly.
Fresh dandelion greens are pureed with Seka Hills olive oil, garlic, pepitas, preserved lemon, and Parmigiano Reggiano cheese for a piquant pesto sauce. It can be dolloped on fish or meat, or used to dress lettuces, bean salad or pasta, or served with polenta, rice or any other cooked grain. A great way to get your green on!
Ingredients: olive oil, dandelion greens,* pepitas,* Parmigiano Reggiano,* preserved lemon brine,* lemon juice,* preserved lemon,* garlic,* turmeric,* black pepper,* Celtic sea salt (*=organic)
Recipe is vegetarian, gluten-free, nightshade-free, GAPS Diet-friendly, and contains dairy (Parmigiano Reggiano).
For an earthy, satisfying vegan soup, we caramelize onions, sauté mushrooms, braise them in a housemade vegetable broth with French green lentils and kale, then finish it all with porcini mushroom powder and fresh herbs.
Ingredients: French green lentils,* vegetable broth (filtered water infused with onions,* carrots,* celery*), onions,* kale,* leeks,*, crimini mushrooms,* dried porcini,* shiitake,* and oyster* mushrooms, olive oil, garlic,* parsley,* Celtic sea salt, thyme,* porcini powder,* apple cider vinegar* (* = organic)
Recipe is vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free, black pepper-free, nightshade-free and GAPS Diet-friendly (contains heated olive oil).
This time around we're using fresh-frozen organic corn. Budins are cooked custards, similar to frittatas, and can be enjoyed hot, cold or room temperature. The corn is sauteed with scallions in Straus butter, then baked with Straus milk, pastured eggs, Sierra Nevada grassfed cheddar and a bit of corn flour (soaked overnight in lime water, a traditional process known as nixtimalization they increases digestibility and nutrient availability). The result is a luscious treat that marries savory and sweet.
Ingredients: pastured eggs, corn,* cheddar cheese*, Straus milk* and butter,* onions,* corn flour,* scallions,* Celtic sea salt, nutmeg* (*=organic)
Recipe is gluten-free, black pepper-free, and contains dairy.
This beautiful dish showcases butternut squash, kale and chard. The greens are sauteed with onions, fresh ginger and spices, then mixed with roasted and pureed butternut squash and coconut milk for a delicious side dish.
Ingredients: butternut squash,* kale,* onions,* chard,* Native Forest coconut milk (guar gum-free),* coconut oil,* ginger,* ground coriander seeds,* lemon juice,* turmeric,* Celtic sea salt, black pepper (* = organic)
Recipe is vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free, nightshade-free and GAPS/Paleo Diets-friendly.
This flavorful, warming broth is made from the bones and feet of organic chickens, as well as fresh ginger and turmeric. It also features our housemade Golden Blend, a synergistic combination of coconut oil, turmeric and black pepper. A cornerstone of Ayurvedic medicine, turmeric root contains antioxidants and other healing compounds that are enhanced by the black pepper, making this broth a natural immune booster, inflammation fighter and a nourishing all-around tonic. Great as a sipping broth, you can also cook your rice in it or use as a base for stir-fries or curries. Or how about this: par-boil baby potatoes, then simmer them with some of this broth and a little extra ghee, butter or coconut oil!
Ingredients: chicken bone broth,* ginger,* turmeric,* TSH Golden Blend (coconut oil,* turmeric,* black pepper*), Celtic sea salt (*=organic)
Recipe is gluten-free, dairy-free, nightshade-free and GAPS Diet-friendly.
A scrumptious offering from our fabulous bakers! Gluten-free, dairy-free, and delicious. One bite and you'll feel like you just walked out of a corner bakery in Budapest.
Ingredients: housemade coconut milk,* pastured eggs,* coconut palm sugar,* coconut oil,* almond flour,* lime and lemon juice,* coconut flour,* potato flour,* rice flour,* arrowroot,* poppy seeds,* lime and lemon zest,* baking soda, baking powder, vanilla extract,* Celtic sea salt, lemon essential oil* (* = organic)
Recipe is vegetarian, gluten-free, and dairy-free.
Our Meaty Pint! A nightshade-free dish we introduced as part of our "meaty pint" category. Grassfed ground beef is sauteed with kale, onions, garlic and mild spices, then finished with a Mediterranean salsa verde: parsley, capers, garlic, lemon juice and Seka Hills olive oil for a delicious and nutrient-rich main course. Perfect over rice or just by itself.
Ingredients: grassfed ground beef,* beef bone broth,* kale,* onions,* parsley,* olive oil, garlic,* lemon juice,* beef liver,* cumin,* capers, Celtic sea salt, sumac* (*=organic)
Recipe is gluten-free, dairy-free, black pepper-free, nightshade-free and GAPS Diet-friendly.
How do you make gravy without a thickener like flour, cornstarch or arrowroot? Thicken it with cauliflower! This gravy makes a perfect addition to the table if you or a guest are gluten-free, grain-free, Paleo, or following the GAPS protocol. Chicken bone broth, infused with vegetables and herbs, forms the base for this flavorful mushroom gravy. We saute onions until they begin to brown, then add cauliflower and herbs to the stock. When all is tender, we puree until smooth, then add plenty of sauteed sliced mushrooms. Broth based sauces and gravies were traditionally used not only to add deep flavor but to aid digestion.
Ingredients: chicken bone broth,* onions,* crimini mushrooms,* cauliflower,* carrots,* celery,* chicken fat,* porcini mushroom powder,* thyme*, sage,* Celtic sea salt, coconut aminos,* Allstar Organics celery salt,* black pepper* (* = organic)
Recipe is gluten-free, dairy-free, and GAPS/Paleo Diets-friendly.
Grassfed beef and pastured pork are simmered with green olives, capers, raisins and seasonings, and enriched with a bit of beef liver for the bottom layer of this casserole. The meat is topped with a flavorful puree of black beans slow-cooked in bone broth. Finally, the top is sprinkled with grassfed cheddar cheese and baked until just browned, for one of our most popular casseroles.
Ingredients: ground grassfed beef* and pastured pork, black beans,* beef bone broth,* onions,* cheddar cheese,* tomato paste,* raisins,* capers, green olives, garlic,* beef liver,* apple cider vinegar,* Celtic sea salt, cumin,* oregano,* housemade chili powder (pasilla and guajillo chiles, sweet paprika,* onion powder,* oregano,* cumin*), black pepper,* coriander,* paprika,* cinnamon,* smoked paprika,* wild-harvested kombu, bay leaves* (* = organic)
Recipe is gluten-free and contains dairy.
The Specific Carbohydrate Diet (SCD) considers black beans permissible while the Gut and Psychology Syndrome Diet (GAPS) considers them off-limits.
Each pound of beans is cooked with a one inch piece of kombu sea vegetable which is not on the GAPS Diet Introductory Diet or SCD protocol.
Summer in a Jar? This dish is a culmination of our local seasonal harvests! Eggplants, sweet peppers and summer squash from Bay Area family farms are simmered with onions, garlic, basil and crushed tomatoes for a classic Mediterranean summer stew.
Ingredients: summer squash,* eggplant,* onions,* sweet peppers,* crushed tomatoes,* olive oil, garlic,* basil,* oregano,* Celtic sea salt, black pepper* (* = organic)
Recipe is vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free and GAPS Diet-friendly.
Coconut milk and tomatoes come together in this comforting pureed soup, made with onions, tomatoes, herbs, spices and a touch of honey to balance the acidity. Heat and eat as is, sprinkle some shredded cheese on top or add some nutritious bone broth. Great with a grilled cheese sandwich for a classic combo.
Ingredients: Native Forest coconut milk (guar gum-free),* crushed tomatoes,* onions,* tomato paste,* coconut oil,* Celtic sea salt, unfiltered honey, bay leaves,* black pepper,* cloves* (*=organic)
Recipe is vegetarian, dairy-free, gluten-free and GAPS Diet-friendly.
Organic sesame tahini is combined with Straus yogurt, Seka Hills olive oil, lemon juice, scallions and spices for a bright, probiotic taste on the classic. Try it this week with our Falafel Dough found in the freezer too.
Ingredients: Straus yogurt,* sesame tahini,* olive oil, lemon juice,* scallions,* cumin,* Celtic sea salt, paprika,* black pepper* (* = organic)
Recipe is vegetarian, gluten-free and contains dairy. The recipe is nut free, but the sesame tahini is made on equipment that also processes other tree nuts and seeds.
This delicious chicken and coconut milk-based broth, much less spicy than what you will find in Thailand or even at Thai restaurants, satisfies with a harmonious interplay of lemongrass, galangal, makrut lime leaf, cilantro and fish sauce. Heat and drink on its own, or use to make the traditional Thai soup, Tom Kha, with meat, seafood and/or vegetables.
Ingredients: chicken bone broth,* Native Forest coconut milk (guar gum-free),* shallots, lemongrass,* galangal,* cilantro,* lime juice and zest,* Red Boat Fish Sauce (anchovies, sea salt), unfiltered honey, Celtic sea salt, makrut lime leaves, Thai chiles (*=organic)
Recipe is gluten-free, dairy-free, black pepper-free and GAPS Diet-friendly.
This delightful vegetarian soup features a beautiful local bean. These succulent butter beans from Iacopi Family Farm in Half Moon Bay are simmered in a vegetable broth with tomatoes, kale, escarole, rosemary and garlic, with a hint of authentic Parmigiano Reggiano for a luscious, nourishing soup.
Ingredients: white butter beans, escarole,* onions,* kale,* carrots,* crushed tomatoes,* tomato paste* and puree,* cauliflower greens,* Parmigiano Reggiano,* garlic,* olive oil, rosemary,* thyme,* Celtic sea salt, wild-foraged kombu (* = organic)
Recipe is vegetarian, gluten-free, black pepper-free and contains Parmigiano Reggiano.
We've gone back to the original recipe and are using chicken broth and schmaltz in this dish. Wild rice, Lundberg brown rice and red rice are steamed and tossed with sauteed onions, celery, and herbs for a festive side dish. Also makes a great gluten-free stuffing for a turkey or acorn squash. It comes fully cooked.
Ingredients: brown rice,* wild rice, red rice,* onions,* celery,* chicken broth broth (chicken, apple cide vinegar*), chicken schmaltz (chicken fat, onions*), Celtic sea salt, parsley,* sage,* thyme,* Allstar Organics celery salt,* black pepper* (* = organic)
Recipe is nightshade-free, gluten-free and dairy-free.
Organic white tea and unrefined sugar are cultured with a SCOBY (symbiotic colony of bacteria and yeast), and then flavored with fresh ginger and lime to produce a slightly tart and bold flavor. Kombucha is considered by many to have a detoxifying effect on the body.
Ingredients: filtered water, white tea*, cane sugar*, ginger root*, lime juice*, lime zest* (* = organic)
Product comes frozen. This concentrated paste combines the adaptogenic power of turmeric with a bit of black pepper, which is known to increase turmeric's potency many times over. Designed as a base for Golden Milk, a classic Ayurvedic healing drink, you can also add it to broth or rice, blend it onto curries or stir-fries, even add it to scrambled eggs!
Serving suggestion: to make Golden Milk, stir 1/2 teaspoon of Golden Blend into 1 cup of heated milk of your choosing. Note: If you are taking other dietary herbs or supplements, you may want to check with your practitioner to make sure this is compatible.
Ingredients: coconut oil,* turmeric,* black pepper,* filtered water (* = organic)
Recipe is vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free, and GAPS/Paleo Diets-friendly.
Product note: We recommend using this product within 1 1/2 weeks, or freezing it. Product can be divided into individual servings (1/2 teaspoon) wrapped in wax paper and frozen in an airtight container for ease of use.
A trio of traditional immune boosting plants (turmeric, ginger, and garlic) make this kraut a great support for your health. We've also added black pepper, as many studies are showing that the piperine in black pepper supports the bioavailability of the curcumin in turmeric, making its anti-inflammatory power much more effective. Put a dollop of this bright kraut in a cup of warm broth and let the healing begin!
Ingredients: green cabbage,* turmeric,* Celtic sea salt, ginger,* garlic,* lemon zest,* black pepper* (*= organic)
Recipe is vegan, dairy-free, gluten-free, nightshade-free and GAPS Diet-friendly.
THE BAGGED PRODUCT IS FOR MAIL ORDER ONLY. Rolled oats are gently mixed with Straus yogurt, coconut oil, and butter and allowed to culture overnight before we add maple syrup, brown rice syrup, vanilla, orange zest and spices. The granola is dehydrated until crunchy, and then crumbled and mixed with biodynamic raisins and Crispy Almonds for a more digestible and nutrient-dense version of the classic!
Ingredients: rolled oats*, yogurt*, crispy almonds*, raisins*, butter*, maple syrup*, coconut oil*, brown rice syrup*, vanilla extract*, orange zest*, cinnamon*, cardamom*, nutmeg*, Celtic sea salt
(* = organic)
Product is back in jars again. Rolled oats are gently mixed with Straus yogurt, coconut oil, and butter and allowed to culture overnight before we add maple syrup, brown rice syrup, vanilla, orange zest and spices. The granola is dehydrated until crunchy, and then crumbled and mixed with biodynamic raisins and Crispy Almonds for a more digestible and nutrient-dense version of the classic!
Ingredients: rolled oats*, yogurt*, crispy almonds*, raisins*, butter*, maple syrup*, coconut oil*, brown rice syrup*, vanilla extract*, orange zest*, cinnamon*, cardamom*, nutmeg*, Celtic sea salt
(* = organic)
Organic white tea and unrefined sugar are cultured with a SCOBY (symbiotic colony of bacteria and yeast), and then flavored with grapefruit juice and sage. Kombucha is considered by many to have a detoxifying effect on the body. The healing properties of sage and the beneficial antioxidants from grapefruit make for a refreshing and healthful drink.
Ingredients: filtered water, white tea, organic grapefruits, organic sage, organic cane sugar
This flavorful gelatin-rich broth is made from Marin Sun Farms beef bones and browned meat, filtered water, and a splash of apple cider vinegar. Our beef broth is cooked for approximately 48 hours before being jarred, lidded and cooled. According to Dr. Thomas Cowan, "In healthy, traditional cultures, when an animal was slaughtered, all the parts were put to use, including the bones, to make mineral-rich broth. Our modern diet, having largely forgotten the use of broth as the basis of our cooking, is estimated to have less than half the mineral content of more traditional diets. This rich mineral content and the fact that soup broths greatly aid digestion are just two of the many reasons why everyone should make soup broth a part of their daily diet."
We do not recommend that you freeze the beef broth in these jars. Although the jars are meant to be freezer-safe, we have found that the beef broth can still crack the jar when frozen. You can transfer the broth to a different container to freeze it. We find that, unopened, the broth lasts for four weeks or more in the fridge.
Ingredients: Reverse-osmosis filtered water, grassfed beef bones and pan-seared beef,* apple cider vinegar* (* = organic)
Recipe is dairy-free, gluten-free, and GAPS Diet-friendly.
Organic white tea and unrefined sugar are cultured with a SCOBY (symbiotic colony of bacteria and yeast), and then flavored with a cold infusion of hibiscus flowers for a slightly tart, slightly effervescent cultured beverage. Kombucha is considered by many to have a detoxifying effect on the body.
Ingredients: filtered water, white tea*, cane sugar*, hibiscus* (* = organic)
A generations-old family recipe from one of our former-worker owners. This piquant blend of sweet and heat can be used as a meat condiment or a welcome addition to a cheese platter. Try it paired with Sierra Nevada Chevre!
Ingredients: unfiltered honey, Bernie's Best apple cider vinegar,* red jalapenos,* green bell peppers,* Great Lakes grassfed beef gelatin, lemon juice* (* = organic)
Recipe is gluten-free, dairy-free, black pepper-free, GAPS Diet-friendly and not vegetarian.
THE BAGGED PRODUCT IS FOR MAIL ORDER ONLY. We're now offering a nut-free and raisin-free version of our Granola. Rolled oats are mixed with melted butter and coconut oil, massaged with Straus yogurt, then cultured overnight before adding the sweeteners and flavorings. The granola is then slow baked under low heat for over a day until crunchy, for a more digestible and nutrient-dense version of the classic! Add your own fresh or dried fruits, seeds, or nuts to taste, mix with milk or yogurt, or just snack on the go.
Ingredients: rolled oats*, yogurt*, butter*, maple syrup*, coconut oil*, brown rice syrup*, vanilla extract*, orange zest*, cinnamon*, cardamom*, nutmeg*, Celtic sea salt
(* = organic)
A nut-free and raisin-free version of our Granola, packed in a returnable mason jar. Rolled oats are mixed with melted butter and coconut oil, massaged with Straus yogurt, then cultured overnight before adding the sweeteners and flavorings. The granola is then slow baked under low heat for over a day until crunchy, for a more digestible and nutrient-dense version of the classic! Add your own fresh or dried fruits, seeds, or nuts to taste, mix with milk or yogurt, or just snack on the go.
Ingredients: rolled oats,* yogurt*, butter,* maple syrup,* coconut oil,* brown rice syrup,* vanilla extract,* orange zest,* cinnamon,* cardamom,* nutmeg,* Celtic sea salt
(* = organic)
This vegetarian pâté is rich with crimini and shiitake mushrooms sauteed in butter, deglazed with balsamic vinegar then pureed with toasted Crispy Walnuts for an amazingly rich treat! Spread it on gluten-free Cult Crackers, celery, or one of the delicious breads we offer.
Ingredients: crimini mushrooms,* Crispy Walnuts,* onions,* butter,* shiitake mushrooms,* garlic, parsley,* olive oil, thyme,* balsamic vinegar,* Celtic sea salt, black pepper* (* = organic)
Recipe is vegetarian, gluten-free, nightshade-free and GAPS Diet-friendly.
THIS PRODUCT IS ONLY AVAILABLE THROUGH BULK SALES TO BERKELEY AND EL CERRITO NATURAL GROCERY -- IF YOU SEE IT ON OUR WEBSITE, PLEASE DON'T ORDER IT. THANK YOU.
Organic gunpowder green tea and unrefined sugar are cultured with a SCOBY (symbiotic colony of bacteria and yeast), and then flavored with an infusion of nettle leaves for an unusual, delicious, and nourishing fermented drink. Kombucha is considered by many to have a detoxifying effect on the body.
Ingredients: filtered water, gunpowder green tea*, cane sugar*, nettle leaves* (* = organic)
This is a timeless sauerkraut German grandmothers ("Omas") have made by hand and served their families for generations. Green cabbage is cultured with caraway seeds, juniper berries, and of course, Celtic sea salt for this classic kraut!
Ingredients: green cabbage,* Celtic sea salt, caraway seeds,* juniper berries* (* = organic)
Recipe is nightshade-free, black pepper-free, gluten-free, dairy-free and GAPS Diet-friendly.
Honoring grandfathers ("Opas") with this spin on the timeless Oma's Old Fashioned Sauerkraut German grandmothers ("Omas") have made by hand and served their families for generations. Green cabbage is cultured with beets along with caraway seeds, and of course, Celtic sea salt for a bright red version of this classic kraut!
Ingredients: green cabbage,* beets,* Celtic sea salt, caraway seeds* (* = organic)
Recipe is nightshade-free, black pepper-free, gluten-free, dairy-free and GAPS Diet-friendly.
How do you make gravy without a thickener like flour, cornstarch or arrowroot? Thicken it with cauliflower! This gravy makes a perfect addition to the table if you or a guest are gluten-free, grain-free, Paleo, or following the GAPS protocol. Chicken bone broth, infused with vegetables and herbs, forms the base for this flavorful mushroom gravy. We saute onions until they begin to brown, then add cauliflower and herbs to the stock. When all is tender, we puree until smooth, then add plenty of sauteed sliced mushrooms. Broth based sauces and gravies were traditionally used not only to add deep flavor but to aid digestion.
Ingredients: chicken bone broth,* onions,* crimini mushrooms,* cauliflower,* carrots,* celery,* chicken fat,* porcini mushroom powder,* thyme*, sage,* Celtic sea salt, coconut aminos,* Allstar Organics celery salt,* black pepper* (* = organic)
Recipe is gluten-free, dairy-free, and GAPS/Paleo Diets-friendly.
Red beets are steamed until tender, then tossed with blanched onions, dill, olive oil, Bernie's Best Raw Apple Cider Vinegar, and probiotic sauerkraut brine from our housemade krauts for a delicious condiment or an addition to a salad.
Ingredients: red beets,* onions,* apple cider vinegar,* sauerkraut brine (juice from green cabbage,* Celtic sea salt, caraway seeds,* juniper berries*), olive oil, Celtic sea salt, black pepper,* dill* (*=organic)
Recipe is vegan, gluten-free, nightshade-free and GAPS Diet-friendly.
Organic yerba mate and unrefined sugar are cultured with a SCOBY (symbiotic colony of bacteria and yeast), and then flavored with pomegranate juice. Refreshing and crisp, a bit smoky and herbacious, with just the right level of tartness, this drink has quickly become a staff favorite! Kombucha is considered by many to have a detoxifying effect on the body.
Ingredients: filtered water, yerba mate, organic cane sugar, pomegranate juice, lime zest
Organic rooibos "red bush" tea (no caffeine!) and unrefined sugar are cultured with a SCOBY (symbiotic colony of bacteria and yeast), and flavored with a mixture of spices to produce a warm, sweet & spicy, woody vanilla flavor. Kombucha, a traditional probiotic beverage, is considered by many to have a detoxifying effect on the body.
Dairy-free water kefir. Water kefir grains, also called tibicos, are used to ferment a base of filtered water with unrefined cane sugar and just a touch of molasses. The sugars are metabolized by the kefir grains to produce a light but rich effervescent base. This old-timey brew is then flavored with sarsaparilla, sassafras leaf, ginger, turmeric and other herbs and spices to produce a bubbly probiotic “soda.” Vanilla bean lends this fizzy beverage a rich and complex flavor. If you are a root beer lover who is ready to graduate to a real roots beer, this is the drink for you!
Ingredients: filtered water, sarsaparilla, cane sugar*, molasses*, turmeric root*, ginger root*, licorice root, cinnamon*, vanilla bean*, sassafras, black peppercorn*, cardamom pods*, allspice* (* = organic)
Recipe is dairy-free and gluten-free*
With rosemary and pear this refreshing drink has a crisp and lively character. Jun is a unique cultured beverage that is made from honey and green tea. Referred to by many as "the champagne of kombuchas," the origins of Jun are shrouded in mystery…some say it originates in Tibet. It uses a culture similar to a kombucha SCOBY or water kefir grains. This is a perfect alternative for those who prefer to avoid all refined sugar, or are on GAPS protocol, as the only sweetener is honey.
Ingredients: filtered water, gunpowder green tea*, raw unfiltered honey, pear juice*, fresh rosemary*, vanilla bean* (* = organic)
This kombucha is brewed almost 3 times as long as our other beverages, resulting in a distinct flavor profile. English Breakfast tea and unrefined sugar are cultured with a SCOBY (symbiotic colony of bacteria and yeast), and that probiotic base is balanced by the addition of sweet apple juice and finished with a gentle kick of freshly juiced ginger. Sour apple with a punch!
Ingredients: filtered water, Darjeeling tea,* cane sugar,* Bernie's Best gravenstein cider,* ginger* (* = organic)
Based on traditional recipes, our Kimchi uses ample amounts of authentic (and organic!) gochugaru — Korean red pepper flakes — along with garlic, ginger and traditionally brewed fish sauce, and features carrots for a balance of flavor and texture. This authentic kimchi packs some heat!
Ingredients: napa cabbage,* carrots,* daikon,* gochugaru (Korean red chile flakes),* scallions,* Red Boat fish sauce (anchovies, sea salt), onions,* garlic,* ginger,* brown rice flour,* raw unfiltered honey, Celtic sea salt (*=organic)
Coconut milk and tomatoes come together in a dairy-free version of this classic comforting soup, made with onions, tomatoes, herbs, mild spices and a touch of honey to balance the acidity. Heat and eat as is, sprinkle some shredded cheese on top or add some nutritious bone broth. Great (of course) with a grilled cheese sandwich for a classic combo, or try it with avocado toast!
Ingredients: Native Forest coconut milk (guar gum-free),* crushed tomatoes,* onions,* tomato paste,* coconut oil,* Celtic sea salt, unfiltered honey, bay leaves,* black pepper,* cloves* (*=organic)
Recipe is vegetarian, dairy-free, gluten-free and GAPS Diet-friendly.
It's back! Limit 3 jars per customer as we begin to get this back on regular production. We're convinced our housemade deodorant is better than any aluminum-based, plastic-packaged deodorant on the market, to keep you smelling clean but not chemical-ly or perfume-y. We've played with our recipe to make it even more effective and nicer on the skin! Essential oils chosen for their antibacterial affect are blended into a base of coconut oil, shea butter and beeswax (from East Bay hives!) for a cream that is easy to apply with a barely noticeable scent.
Ingredients: coconut oil, refined shea butter, baking soda, arrowroot, beeswax, essential oils of black pepper, tea tree, lemongrass, rosemary and cedarwood.
A nutritious, delicious REAL FOOD bar made with dried plums (prunes) blended with Medjool dates, Artisana Organics coconut butter and coconut oil, orange juice and zest, and dusted with Native Forest dried coconut. Sweet but not too sweet, balanced by the healthy fat from the coconut, with fiber to regulate blood sugar and electrolytes from a touch of sea salt, these are a great, nourishing snack to eat on the go — “in transit” — and the dried fruit might help with the other kind of transit, too!
The bar comes uncut and wrapped in brown butcher paper.
Ingredients: dates,* dried plums,* coconut butter,* coconut oil,* Celtic sea salt, orange juice* and zest* (* = organic)
Recipe is vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free and GAPS Diet-friendly. May contain pieces of pits.
This delicious seasonal offering of cabbage tonic features anti-inflammatory turmeric and ginger to keep us limber in the cooler seasons.
Ingredients: filtered water, green cabbage*, turmeric root*, ginger root*, Celtic sea salt (* = organic)
Recipe is gluten-free, dairy-free, and GAPS Diet-friendly.
This nightshade-free variation on traditional kimchi recipes features ample amounts of horseradish, along with garlic, ginger, leeks and scallions, and traditionally brewed fish sauce, to create a beautiful and distinctive kimchi. Crisp daikon rounds out the texture and flavor of this unique kimchi. It has a bit of bite -- but not the kind of heat you get with the hot chiles in our Spicy Red Kimchi -- its warming umami goodness rippling across the peppery notes.
Ingredients: napa cabbage*, daikon*, leeks*, horseradish*, garlic*, ginger*, onion,* scallions*, Red Boat Fish Sauce (anchovies, sea salt), brown rice flour*, raw unfiltered honey, Celtic sea salt (*= organic)
Recipe is gluten-free, dairy-free, black pepper-free, nightshade-free and not grain-free.
We've gone back to the original recipe and are using chicken broth and schmaltz in this dish. Wild rice, Lundberg brown rice and red rice are steamed and tossed with sauteed onions, celery, and herbs for a festive side dish. Also makes a great gluten-free stuffing for a turkey or acorn squash. It comes fully cooked.
Ingredients: brown rice,* wild rice, red rice,* onions,* celery,* chicken broth broth (chicken, apple cide vinegar*), chicken schmaltz (chicken fat, onions*), Celtic sea salt, parsley,* sage,* thyme,* Allstar Organics celery salt,* black pepper* (* = organic)
Recipe is nightshade-free, gluten-free and dairy-free.