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.
This chili starts with grassfed, Regenerative Certified ground beef from Carman Ranch, simmered with California-grown Pleasant Grove black beans cooked in beef bone broth, carrots, celery, onions, tomato paste, garlic and mild savory spices. Unlike probably any other chili you've ever eaten, ours is enriched with bone broth and a bit of beef beef liver for added nutrition. Add some diced avocado, and top it with shredded Sierra Nevada raw cow or goat cheddar!
Ingredients: grassfed ground beef,* beef broth,* black beans,* onions,* carrots,* celery,* tomato paste,* garlic,* beef liver,* cumin,* oregano,* marjoram,* paprika,* apple cider vinegar,* Celtic sea salt, aji chile paste (aji chiles, citric acid),* chili powder,* black pepper,* coriander,* smoked paprika,* cinnamon,* bay leaves,* chipotle powder,* cayenne* (* = organic)
Recipe is gluten-free and dairy-free.
Recipe is gluten-free and dairy-free.
The Specific Carbohydrate Diet (SCD) considers black beans "legal" while the Gut and Psychology Syndrome Diet (GAPS) considers them "illegal."
Brine is a wonderful tonic for the digestion, and recommended as a great way to rebuild the intestinal flora. This kimchi brine can be consumed in small amounts to stimulate digestion — “brine shots” are a weekly ritual in our kitchen! Brine is also wonderful added to salad dressings, or even used instead of vinegar. Lastly, if you are culturing vegetables like sauerkraut at home, it acts as a perfect starter.
Ingredients: brine of Warming White Kimchi (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.
This broth-based, nutrient-dense version of the classic is perfect on polenta, pasta, pizza, in rice or meat dishes. In traditional diets, broth-based sauces not only added deep flavor, they also enhanced digestability, especially of meaty dishes.
Ingredients: chicken bone broth,* crushed tomatoes,* tomato paste,* onions,* olive oil, white wine,* carrots,* basil,* parsley,* garlic,* Allstar Organics celery salt,* Celtic sea salt, basil,* oregano,* unfiltered California honey, black pepper,* bay leaves* (*=organic)
Recipe is gluten-free, dairy-free, and GAPS Diet-friendly (contains heated olive oil).
A wonderfully zesty 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* (*=organic)
Recipe is vegetarian, gluten-free, contains dairy in the form of ghee, and is GAPS 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.
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.
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.
This old-fashioned chicken soup features local carrots, leeks and celery sauteed with fresh herbs in the traditional mirepoix, then simmered in mineral-rich bone broth with plenty of chicken. It is finished with fresh herbs for a nutritive and delicious soup that also makes a perfect base for Chicken-Noodle, Chicken Soup with Rice or Matzo Ball soup.
Ingredients: chicken bone broth* and meat,* leeks,* onions,* celery,* 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.
Dried coconut is sweetened with palm sugar and baked with pastured egg whites, a hint of vanilla, a pinch of sea salt, and soy-free, dairy-free chocolate chips for a chocolatey version of the classic. (10 Macaroons)
Ingredients: coconut,* pastured egg whites,* palm sugar,* brown rice syrup,* chocolate chips (evaporated cane juice, chocolate liquor, cocoa butter),* coconut flour,* 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)
Local carrots are sautéed until tender with onions, pureed with coconut milk, lightly scented with ginger and balanced with a bit of orange juice. This vegan soup is delicious and nourishing.
Ingredients: carrots,* Native Forest coconut milk (guar gum-free),* onions,* coconut oil,* vegetable stock (filtered water, celery,* onions,* ginger,* thyme,* sage,* oregano,* bay leaves*), orange juice & zest,* lemon juice,* lime juice,* Celtic sea salt (* = organic)
Recipe is vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free, nightshade-free, black pepper-free and GAPS/Paleo Diets-friendly.
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.
Recipe is gluten-free, dairy-free, nightshade-free, and GAPS & Paleo Diets-friendly.
Baby Lima beans are activated by soaking and slow-cooked in chicken bone broth, then simmered in more broth with chicken, dandelion greens, escarole and chard from local farms. This nourishing and satisfying seasonal soup is finished with fresh rosemary. Try it with rice and grated Parmigiano Reggiano on top.
Ingredients: chicken,* chicken bone broth,* baby Lima beans,* onions,* chard,* escarole,* dandelion greens,* olive oil, garlic,* rosemary,* Celtic sea salt, thyme,* sage,* bay leaves,* wild-foraged kombu (* = organic)
Recipe is gluten-free, dairy-free, black pepper-free, nightshade-free and GAPS Diet-friendly. (Each pound of beans is cooked with a one-inch piece of kombu sea vegetable which is not on the GAPS Diet protocol Introductory Diet. Also contains heated olive oil.)
This chili starts with grassfed, Regenerative Certified ground beef from Carman Ranch, simmered with California-grown Pleasant Grove black beans cooked in beef bone broth, carrots, celery, onions, tomato paste, garlic and mild savory spices. Unlike probably any other chili you've ever eaten, ours is enriched with bone broth and a bit of beef beef liver for added nutrition. Add some diced avocado, and top it with shredded Sierra Nevada raw cow or goat cheddar!
Ingredients: grassfed ground beef,* beef broth,* black beans,* onions,* carrots,* celery,* tomato paste,* garlic,* beef liver,* cumin,* oregano,* marjoram,* paprika,* apple cider vinegar,* Celtic sea salt, aji chile paste (aji chiles, citric acid),* chili powder,* black pepper,* coriander,* smoked paprika,* cinnamon,* bay leaves,* chipotle powder,* cayenne* (* = organic)
Recipe is gluten-free and dairy-free.
This broth-based, nutrient-dense version of the classic is perfect on polenta, pasta, pizza, in rice or meat dishes. In traditional diets, broth-based sauces not only added deep flavor, they also enhanced digestability, especially of meaty and starchy dishes.
Ingredients: chicken bone broth,* crushed tomatoes,* tomato paste,* onions,* olive oil, white wine,* carrots,* basil,* parsley,* garlic,* Allstar Organics celery salt,* Celtic sea salt, oregano,* unfiltered California honey, black pepper,* bay leaves* (*=organic)
Recipe is gluten-free, dairy-free, and GAPS Diet-friendly (contains heated olive oil).
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.
A flavorful and nutrient-dense root vegetable mash, enriched with the nuttiness of tahini and the savory brightness of preserved lemon. Our Rescue Recipe Midwife, worker-owner Linda Kallenberger, says it "plays well with others" and can be eaten hot or at room temperature. Try it with some crispy Cult seed crackers or one of our gluten-free breads toasted and drizzled with olive oil.
Ingredients: carrots,* beets,* parsnips,* olive oil, tahini,* lemon juice,* preserved lemon,* Celtic sea salt, cumin,* black pepper,* coriander* (*=organic)
Recipe is vegan, gluten-free, nightshade-free, GAPS Diet-friendly and contains heated olive oil.
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.
Inspired by a traditional Brazilian recipe, this luscious chicken and rice dish is seasoned with sauteed ginger and garlic, mildly spiced, and rich with a tomato and coconut milk sauce. Try it with a dollop of yogurt and a sprinkling of fresh cilantro on top!
Ingredients: Massa Organics brown rice,* chicken and chicken bone broth,* Native Forest coconut milk (guar gum-free),* onions,* tomato paste,* parsley,* ginger,* garlic,* cumin,* coriander,* turmeric, Celtic sea salt, black pepper,* cayenne* (* = organic)
Recipe is gluten-free and dairy-free.
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.
This old-fashioned chicken soup features local carrots, leeks and celery sauteed with fresh herbs in the traditional mirepoix, then simmered in mineral-rich bone broth with plenty of chicken. It is finished with fresh herbs for a nutritive and delicious soup that also makes a perfect base for Chicken-Noodle, Chicken Soup with Rice or Matzo Ball soup.
Ingredients: chicken bone broth* and meat,* leeks,* onions,* celery,* 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.
Local carrots are sautéed until tender with onions, pureed with coconut milk, lightly scented with ginger and balanced with a bit of orange juice. This vegan soup is delicious and nourishing.
Ingredients: carrots,* Native Forest coconut milk (guar gum-free),* onions,* coconut oil,* vegetable stock (filtered water, celery,* onions,* ginger,* thyme,* sage,* oregano,* bay leaves*), orange juice & zest,* lemon juice,* Celtic sea salt (* = organic)
Recipe is vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free, nightshade-free, black pepper-free and GAPS/Paleo Diets-friendly.
This lovely, dairy-free cauliflower puree is scented with fresh ginger and lemongrass, then blended with coconut milk for a nourishing soup that is finished with cilantro and fresh-squeezed lemon and lime juice. Enjoy it hot or chilled -- depending on the time of day and which Bay Area microclimate you inhabit!
Ingredients: cauliflower,* Native Forest coconut milk (guar gum-free),* onions,* lemongrass,* coconut oil,* cilantro,* ginger,* lemon juice,* lime juice,* Celtic sea salt (* = organic)
Recipe is vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free, nightshade-free, black pepper-free and GAPS and Paleo Diets-friendly.
Escarole is one of the classic and deeply nourishing greens that is prized in Europe but sadly lacking in the American diet. Escarole's tender leaves have a hint of bitterness which is balanced in this dish by braising it in tomato broth with bay leaves for a rich and delicious "brodo." It is finished with grated Parmigiano Reggiano and black pepper. Add bone broth and re-season for a soup, or try serving it over polenta, rice, or pasta. Also great with Italian sausage or your favorite white fish.
Ingredients: escarole,* onions,* tomato puree and paste,* Parmigiano Reggiano,* olive oil,* Celtic sea salt, garlic, black pepper,* bay leaves* (*=organic)
Recipe is vegetarian, gluten-free, GAPS Diet-friendly, and contains Parmigiano Reggiano.
Grassfed ground beef is sauteed with fresh mustard greens, ginger, garlic and mild spices, then finished with a bit of fresh cilantro for a delicious and nutrient-rich main course. We temper in a bit of pureed beef liver for added nutrition. Perfect over rice or just by itself.
Ingredients: grassfed ground beef,* mustard greens,* onions,* beef bone broth,* cilantro,* lime juice,* lemon juice,* garlic,* ginger,* olive oil, cumin,* Red Boat Fish Sauce (anchovies, sea salt), beef liver,* Celtic sea salt, coriander* (* = organic)
Recipe is gluten-free, dairy-free, black pepper-free, nightshade-free and GAPS Diet-friendly (contains heated olive oil).
Grassfed beef is enriched with a bit of pureed beef liver and sauteed with onions, spice, herbs and fresh arugula for a delicious dish that can be eaten as is or served over rice, pasta, or potatoes, or with steamed vegetables and olive oil.
Ingredients: ground beef, onions,* tomato paste,* beef bone broth, arugula,* garlic,* beef liver, Celtic sea salt, apple cider vinegar,* thyme,* oregano,* cinnamon,* allspice,* bay leaves* (*=organic)
Recipe is gluten-free, dairy-free, black pepper-free, and GAPS Diet-friendly.
A Mediterranean classic, our hummus is a delicious snack and a great addition to packed lunches. Chickpeas, activated by soaking to increase digestibility and nutrient availability, are cooked until tender, puréed with Seka Hills olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, and spices. Try it with gluten-free Cult Crackers!
Ingredients: chickpeas,* olive oil, lemon juice,* sesame tahini,* parsley,* garlic,* Celtic sea salt, apple cider vinegar,* cumin,* lemon zest,* paprika,* sesame oil,* wild harvested kombu sea vegetable (a small amount cooked with chickpeas for added digestibility and nutrition) (* = organic)
Recipe is vegan, gluten-free, black pepper-free and dairy-free.
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.
In this nightshade-free offering, organic ground chicken is sauteed with kale, chard, onions, garlic and mild spices, then finished with a subtly piquant Mediterranean "salsa verde" of 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: ground chicken,* chicken bone broth,* kale,* onions,* chard,* parsley,* olive oil, garlic,* lemon juice,* pureed chicken liver,* cumin,* capers, Celtic sea salt, dried ground sumac* (*=organic)
Recipe is gluten-free, dairy-free, black pepper-free, nightshade-free and GAPS Diet-friendly.
In Mexico, baked vegetable custards are a part of many meals. They are more savory than sweet, smooth-textured, and rich with eggs. In our dairy-free version, roasted sweet potatoes are pureed with coconut milk, pastured eggs and nutmeg, then baked in a tin until set. Eat for breakfast, or as a dessert. Enjoy hot, cold or at room temperature.
Ingredients: garnet sweet potatoes,* coconut milk,* pastured eggs,* coconut oil,* Celtic sea salt, white pepper,* nutmeg* (* = organic)
Recipe is vegetarian, gluten-free, nightshade-free, black pepper-free and dairy-free.
Our new Oatmeal Raisin Cake was created by our cook and baker Linda. It's made with TSH Oatmeal, cassava, almond and coconut flours. The result is a lightly sweetened, satisfying gluten-free treat. Enjoy!
Ingredients: TSH Oatmeal (steelcut oats,* Celtic sea salt, cardamom*), Straus milk,* cassava flour,* coconut oil,* palm sugar,* almond flour,* pastured eggs,* raisins,* coconut flour,* baking powder, cinnamon,* Celtic sea salt, apple cider vinegar* (* = organic)
Recipe is vegetarian, nightshade-free, black pepper-free and gluten-free (note: while oats are a naturally gluten-free grain, these oats come from a facility that also processes grains with gluten, so they are not certified gluten free).
Grassfed beef from Marin Sun Farms is braised in an aromatic bone broth with butternut squash for a traditional Persian stew scented with warming spices, rose petals and saffron. Prunes add sweetness, which is balanced with fresh lemon and lime. "Khoresh kadu halvai alu" is traditionally eaten over saffron rice, but it also stands alone. Sprinkle toasted pumpkin seeds on top for a bit of crunch!
Ingredients: grassfed beef,* beef bone broth,* butternut squash,* onions,* prunes,* tomato paste,* lime juice and zest,* lemon juice and zest,* Celtic sea salt, cinnamon,* cardamom,* turmeric, dried ground rose petals,* black pepper,* nutmeg,* saffron* (* = organic)
Recipe is gluten-free, dairy-free and GAPS Diet-friendly.
This traditional Ragu Bolognese is full of grassfed ground beef and pastured ground pork, enriched with bone broth and liver. Seasoned with tomato paste, onions, garlic and herbs, this dish can be eaten by itself or ladled over polenta, rice, gnocchi, pasta or a bed of sauteed greens. Also great layered into lasagne or other casseroles.
Ingredients: ground grassfed beef* and ground pastured pork, pork bone broth,* tomato paste* and puree,* onions,* carrots,* celery,* red wine,* pureed beef or pork liver,* garlic, Celtic sea salt, parsley,* bay leaves,* oregano,* marjoram,* black pepper* (* = organic)
Recipe is dairy-free, gluten-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.
A mild chili featuring the famous Three Sisters of Native America: maize, beans and squash. In our version, Alma Semillera heirloom posole is nixtamalized (cooked with slaked lime to release B Vitamins) and then simmered until tender in a savory and lightly spiced tomato base with white butter beans from Iacopi Farm in Half Moon Bay and butternut squash. When you eat this stew, celebrate Native American wisdom! Planting these three crops together provides benefits to each: corn provides a climbing structure for the beans, which add nitrogen to the soil, while the squash leaves shade the roots of the corn and the beans and prevent soil evaporation.
Ingredients: butternut squash,* posole,* butter beans, onions,* crushed tomatoes,* olive oil, garlic,* cilantro,* Celtic sea salt, apple cider vinegar,* coriander,* cumin,* paprika,* smoked paprika,* cinnamon,* chipotle powder,* cloves,* bay leaves, wild-harvested kombu sea vegetable (a small amount cooked with the beans to add nutrition and aid digestability) (* = organic)
Recipe is vegan, gluten-free and dairy-free.
This GAPS Diet-friendly, full-flavored bean dip features navy beans that have been soaked and cooked with kombu (sea vegetable), then blended with Seka Hills olive oil, garlic, fresh rosemary and parsley. Try it with the addictive, gluten-free Cult Crackers or a toasted slice of one of the artisanal breads we offer.
Ingredients: navy beans,* olive oil, lemon juice,* rosemary,* parsley,* Celtic sea salt, garlic,* apple cider vinegar,* lemon zest,* kombu, black pepper* (*=organic)
Recipe is vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free, nightshade-free and GAPS Diet-friendly.*
*Each pound of beans is cooked with a one inch piece of kombu sea vegetable which is not on the GAPS Diet protocol Introductory Diet.
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.
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.
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)
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.
Our version of the classic olive tapenade. We blend green olives, salt-pack anchovies, fresh parsley, capers, lemon, garlic, and lovely Seka Hills olive oil. Try it with Sierra Nevada chevre and Morell's bread.
Ingredients: green olives* (brined in sea salt and citric acid), olive oil, lemon juice,* parsley,* capers, garlic,* anchovies, Celtic sea salt (* = organic)
Recipe is gluten-free, dairy-free, nightshade-free, black pepper-free and GAPS Diet-friendly.
Our "Meaty Pint." Grassfed beef is enriched with a bit of pureed beef liver and sauteed with onions, spice, herbs and fresh arugula for a delicious dish that can be eaten as is or served over rice, pasta, or potatoes, ow with steamed vegetables and olive oil.
Ingredients: ground beef, onions,* tomato paste,* beef bone broth, arugula,* garlic,* beef liver, Celtic sea salt, apple cider vinegar,* thyme,* oregano,* cinnamon,* allspice,* bay leaves* (*=organic)
Recipe is gluten-free, dairy-free, black pepper-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)
Pastured, organic eggs from Burroughs Family Farm are cooked with lemon juice and local, unfiltered honey until thick and silky smooth, then finished with Straus butter and a pinch of salt for this classic, irresistable sweet and tangy spread. Lemon curd is a delicious, and more nutritious alternative to jam, and is perfect as a filling for tarts, lemon meringue pie or jam print cookies -- or mix it into yogurt.
Ingredients: pastured eggs,* honey,* lemon juice,* butter,* vanilla,* Celtic sea salt (* = organic)
Recipe is vegetarian, gluten-free, GAPS Diet-friendly and contains butter.
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)
With a number of phytonutrients known to aid vision and eye health, and a lovely flavor, this kraut is a real eye-opener.
Ingredients: green cabbage,* carrot,* scallion,* fresh dill,* Celtic sea salt, yellow mustard seed,* fennel seed* (* = organic)
Recipe is vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free, nightshade-free, black pepper-free and GAPS/Paleo Diet-friendly.
We'll go head-to-head with any mac & cheese! California brown rice is soaked overnight in enzymatic water, then steamed and mixed with Straus butter and milk, along with pastured eggs. We add sauteed kale, leeks, baby spinach, plenty of Sierra Nevada Graziers raw grassfed cheddar, and our own Yogurt Cream. It's all baked until golden for a delicious, classic casserole that can be eaten for breakfast, lunch or dinner, and is a big hit with kids!
Ingredients: brown rice,* Sierra Nevada Graziers raw cheddar cheese,* pastured eggs,* kale,* spinach,* leeks,* Straus milk,* Yogurt Cream,* butter,* Celtic sea salt, nutmeg* (* = organic)
Recipe is vegetarian, gluten-free, black pepper-free and contains dairy.
Directions: Best eaten hot or warm. Reheat slices in a covered pan with a little milk or water, or remove lid and place entire pie in a preheated 350° oven for 20-30 minutes or until warmed through.
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*
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)
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 Middle Eastern Lentils and Rice (Mujadara).
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.
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.
This GAPS Diet-friendly, full-flavored bean dip features navy beans that have been soaked and cooked with kombu (sea vegetable), then blended with Seka Hills olive oil, garlic, fresh rosemary and parsley. Try it with the addictive, gluten-free Cult Crackers or a toasted slice of one of the artisanal breads we offer.
Ingredients: navy beans,* olive oil, lemon juice,* rosemary,* parsley,* Celtic sea salt, garlic,* apple cider vinegar,* lemon zest,* kombu, black pepper* (*=organic)
Recipe is vegan, gluten-free, nightshade-free and GAPS Diet-friendly.*
*Each pound of beans is cooked with a one inch piece of kombu sea vegetable which is not on the GAPS Diet protocol Introductory Diet.
Product not available at this time due to production issue. If you've ever tried to make this delicate broth at home from scratch, you know how labor intensive it can be. We slowly infuse our gelatin-rich beef bone broth with fresh ginger, fire-roasted onions and spices for this classic soup base, with a touch of fish sauce. Add noodles or rice, thinly sliced veggies or meat to the hot broth for a fresh and deeply nourishing soup.
Ingredients: beef bone broth,* onions,* ginger,* Red Boat Fish Sauce (anchovies, sea salt), Celtic sea salt, honey, and an infusion of coriander seed,* cinnamon sticks,* star anise,* cloves,* fennel seed,* cardamom pods* (* = organic)
Recipe is gluten-free, black pepper-free, dairy-free and GAPS and Paleo Diets-friendly.
This delicious ferment features a warm hint of leeks and garlic, all noted for their heart-healthy benefits. Our krauts are cultured for at least five weeks in German ceramic Harsch crocks for maximum nutrition.
Ingredients: red cabbage,* leek,* garlic,* shallot,* Celtic sea salt (* = organic)
Recipe is gluten-free, dairy-free, black pepper-free, nightshade-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.
Celebrate with the return of this seasonal salad, featuring roasted delicata squash, beets and roasted pumpkin seeds, layered with baby spinach, arugula, sheep feta and delicate sprouted red quinoa. The dressing is our own Apple-Parsley Vinaigrette.
Ingredients: red beets,* delicata squash,*spinach,* arugula,* red quinoa,* sheep feta, olive oil, Bernie Best raw apple cider and apple cider vinegar,* pumpkin seeds,* parsley,* Celtic sea salt, black pepper* (*=organic)
Recipe is vegetarian, gluten-free, nightshade-free and contains sheep dairy.