Autumn 6 menu, 9/28 - 10/4

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: 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 recipe recreates one of the most popular stews eaten throughout West Africa. It features chicken braised with tomatoes, onions, carrots, cabbage and chiles. Our version is milder than what you would find in West Africa, but still has a bit of a kick! It can be eaten on its own, and is wonderful over rice. 

Ingredients: chicken,* chicken bone broth,* onions,* cabbage,* carrots,* crushed tomatoes,* tomato paste,* garlic,* scallions,* Celtic sea salt, paprika,* thyme,* celery salt,* curry powder,* black pepper,* habanero peppers,* bay leaves,* cayenne* (*=organic)

Recipe is gluten-free, dairy-free and GAPS Diet-friendly.

Shiitake mushrooms are a featured flavor in this complex infusion of roasted garlic and stimulating spices finished with a delicate floral note of ried chrysanthemums. The ingredients in this broth balance warming and cooling properties, stimulating and soothing, and provide a variety of health benefits. Chrysanthemum and shiitakes, for example, are known in Chinese medicine to be beneficial for the immune system and blood pressure, while black peppercorns and ginger are anti-inflammatory, and support circulation and digestion. Heat and sip by itself, or use as a soup base with your favorite proteins, vegetables or noodles.

Ingredients: chicken bone broth,* garlic,* shiitake mushrooms,* dry white wine,* orange juice,* ginger,* Celtic sea salt, white wine vinegar,* chrysanthemum flowers,* black peppercorns,* bay leaves,* cloves,* annatto seeds,* fenugreek seeds*  (* = organic)

Recipe is gluten-free, dairy-free, nightshade-free and Gaps Diet-friendly.

Inspired by traditional dishes of Eastern Europe, this soup features a housemade pork sausage seasoned with garlic and sweet smoked paprika, and enriched with a bit of liver. The sausage is roasted, then simmered in broth with fresh cabbage and a variety of mushrooms. Tomato paste adds depth, and the soup is finished with a sprinkling of parsley and a splash of housemade sauerkraut brine. We recommend serving with a dollop of yogurt and a spoonful of sauerkraut, as they do in Eastern Europe.

Ingredients: pastured ground pork, cabbage,* pastured pork trotter bone broth, onions,* mushrooms,* tomato paste,* dried shiitake,* portobello,* maitake,* and oyster* mushrooms, pureed beef liver, sauerkraut brine (juice from green cabbage,* escarole,* Celtic sea salt, orange zest,* cardamom seed*), parsley,* garlic,* porcini powder,* Celtic sea salt, smoked paprika,* marjoram,* red wine vinegar,* black pepper,* Allstar Applewood Smoked Salt, thyme,* bay leaves*  (* = organic) 

Recipe is gluten-free, dairy-free and GAPS Diet-friendly.

Our weekly "Meaty Pint" - now with meatballs. This classic dish features chicken meatballs, fresh local tomatoes, sweet peppers, mushrooms and mineral-rich pork and chicken bone broth. A classic that is delicious with polenta, rice or pasta.

Ingredients: chicken meatballs (ground chicken,* onions,* pastured eggs,* pureed chicken liver,* garlic,* sprouted lentil flour,* Celtic sea salt, black pepper*), chicken bone broth,* roma tomatoes,* mushrooms,* onions,* sweet peppers,* celery,* parsley,* olive oil, garlic,* tomato paste,* red wine,* Celtic sea salt, red chili pepper flakes, black pepper* (*=organic)

Recipe is gluten-free, dairy-free, and GAPS/Paleo Diets-friendly.*  *Contains heated olive oil.

Keema is a classic South Asian dish, popular in both India and Pakistan. In this version, Regenerative-Certified, grassfed ground beef from Carman Ranch is simmered with soaked red lentils, ginger and a mild traditional spice blend. A bit of pureed beef liver is mixed in for a nutrient-dense boost. The Keema is finished with crushed tomatoes, cilantro, and lemon juice for a delicious dish that can be eaten by itself or over rice, and would be perfect with a dollop of yogurt.

Ingredients: grassfed ground beef and bone broth, red lentils*, onions,* crushed tomatoes,* cilantro,* lemon juice,* beef liver, ginger,* garlic,* Celtic sea salt, garam masala spice blend (cardamom, cinnamon, cloves, cumin, black pepper, coriander),* coriander,* cumin,* cayenne*  (* = organic)

Recipe is gluten-free, dairy-free and GAPS Diet-friendly.

A stroke of genius -- a plant-forward creamy dreamy casserole with bacon! First-of-the-season local spaghetti squash serves as the "pasta," with our own carbonara sauce made with pastured eggs from Burroughs Family Farm, authentic Parmigiano Reggiano and, last but not least, uncured, sugar-free bacon from pastured hogs, crafted by Oakland's own Creamco Meats. Indulge!  

Ingredients: spaghetti squash,* bacon (pork, water, Celtic sea salt,  celery powder, cherry powder), pastured eggs,* onions,* Parmigiano Reggiano, olive oil,* garlic,* Celtic sea salt, black pepper,* Allstar Organics Applewood Smoked Salt  (* = organic)

Recipe is gluten-free, nightshade-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.

Four 4 ounce patties. Our grassfed ground beef comes from Carman Ranch, the first Regenerative Certified meat producer in the country, and a collective of women-owned ranches in California and Oregon that practice holistic pasture management to support soil health, ecosystem diversity and carbon capture. And the meat is super-tasty! We blend in minced onions, herbs, sea salt and pepper, and enrich the meat with bit of pureed beef liver for a nutrient-dense patty. These hamburgers come raw, frozen and ready-to-cook.

Ingredients: grassfed ground beef, onions,* beef liver, parsley,* Celtic sea salt, thyme,* black pepper*  (* = organic)

Recipe is gluten-free, dairy-free, egg-free, grain-free, and GAPS Diet-friendly.

Savor the last of Gazpacho season! Over 100 pounds of ripe, local tomatoes came rolling off the vines and into our kitchen this weekend. Slow-roasted Roma tomatoes are blended with fresh heirloom tomatoes, Persian cucumbers, red onion, sweet peppers and carrots, with a splash of our probiotic sauerkraut brine. A delightful change of pace on a warm day. What could be better? And where else will you find a probiotic, organic gazpacho? Chop a little fresh basil as a garnish, try it with a dollop of yogurt or toast from one of our artisanal bread bakers dipped in Seka Hills olive oil! 

Ingredients: fresh tomatoes,* celery,* carrots,* cucumbers,* red bell peppers,* red onions,* olive oil,  parsley,* garlic,* red wine vinegar,* sauerkraut brine (juice from green cabbage,* green cabbage,* fennel bulb,* Celtic sea salt, grapefruit zest,* fennel seed*), white wine vinegar,* lemon juice,* Celtic sea salt (*=organic)

Recipe is vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free, black pepper-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,* lime juice,* Celtic sea salt  (* = organic)

Recipe is vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free, nightshade-free, black pepper-free and GAPS/Paleo Diets-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 zucchini. 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: zucchini,* 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.

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.

Khichadi (also spelled khichari, khichri, or kitchdi) is a classic and ancient dish in Indian cooking, in which a legume is cooked together with a grain along with ghee or oil and balancing spices. It can be wet or dry, and is used as a cleansing, nourishing, and healing food in Ayurveda. The spicing varies depending on the time of year and the constitution of the person who is meant to eat it. This delicious version is tridoshic (good for all constitutions) and particularly balancing for warmer weather. It is finished with grated fresh coconut and minced cilantro.

Serving suggestion: Warm a few tablespoons of ghee (we sell it!) and add a couple of pinches of whole spices such as cumin, coriander, cardamom or mustard seeds.  When the seeds start to pop, remove from heat and pour over hot khichadi.

Ingredients: mung beans,* Massa Organics brown rice,* cilantro,* shredded coconut,* coconut oil,* ginger,* Celtic sea salt, coriander,* turmeric,* cumin,* cardamom,* black pepper,* cinnamon,* ground cloves,* asafoetida (*=organic)

Recipe is vegan, gluten-free and dairy-free.

Did hunter-gatherers dip into roasted vegetables mixed with luscious nut oils and preserved lemon? We may never know, but there's no doubt this Paleo- and GAPS Diet-friendly "hummus" is a culinary evolution. Serve as a dip with chips or fresh vegetables, on a sandwich or in a lettuce wrap, or pack it in a lunchbox. 

Ingredients: beets,* olive oil, sesame tahini,* preserved lemon and brine,* fresh lemon juice,* garlic,* ground cumin,* Celtic sea salt, black pepper*  (* = organic)

Recipe is vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free, nightshade-free and GAPS/Paleo Diets-friendly.

Sea vegetables wakame and ocean ribbons are rehydrated and mixed with daikon, burdock and carrots, then tossed in a sesame dulse vinaigrette, along with thin rings of scallions and toasted sesame seeds.

Ingredients: wakame,* carrots,* ocean ribbons,* daikon,* olive oil, coconut vinegar,* burdock,* scallions,* toasted sesame seeds,* wheat-free tamari,* mirin,* wild-harvested dulse, brown rice syrup,* ume plum vinegar,* garlic,* lemon juice,* toasted and untoasted sesame oil,* Celtic sea salt  (* = organic)

Recipe is vegan, dairy-free, gluten-free, nightshade-free and black pepper-free.

This lovely seasonal combination was crafted by our chef, Maya. Arugula and baby spinach are combined with radishes, snap peas, leeks, sprouted and dehydrated sunflower seeds and housemade infused vinaigrette for summer in a jar.

Shake the jar, and the nutritious vinaigrette brings this salad to life!

Ingredients: radishes,* olive oil, snap peas,* leeks,* arugula,* baby spinach,* sunflower seeds,* white wine vinegar,* parsley,* lemon juice,* garlic,* Dijon mustard (distilled white vinegar,* water, mustard seed,* sea salt, clove*), oregano,* Celtic sea salt, black pepper*  (* = organic)

Recipe is vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free and GAPS/Paleo Diets-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).

Our version of a classic olive tapenade, developed by our Fermentation & Preservation team. We blend kalamata olives, Crispy Walnuts, fresh parsley, lemon, garlic, and lovely Seka Hills olive oil. Try it with Sierra Nevada chevre and one of our amazing gluten-free bread offerings.

Ingredients: Kalamata olives (brined in red wine vinegar, sea salt, sunflower oil, grape must), olive oil, parsley,* garlic,* Crispy Walnuts,* lemon juice,* Dijon mustard* (non-grain distilled vinegar, mustard seed, sea salt, clove) (* = organic)

Recipe is vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free, nightshade-free, black pepper-free and GAPS Diet-friendly.

May contain pits.

Sweetened with maple syrup and palm sugar, this tapioca pudding highlights the flavor of fragrant vanilla beans as well as the special sweetness of maple.

Ingredients: tapioca pearls,* Native Forest coconut milk (guar gum-free),* maple syrup,* palm sugar,* filtered water, pastured eggs,* tapioca starch,* vanilla extract,* Celtic sea salt, vanilla beans*  (* = organic)

Recipe is vegetarian, gluten-free and dairy-free.

Rather than using grain flour, our Paleo Banana Bread is made with almond, cassava (a new addiiton to the recipe) and coconut flours. The result is a satisfying sweet treat that is not only gluten-free, but low in carbohydrates and higher in protein than your ordinary banana bread. Enjoy! 

Ingredients: bananas,* pastured eggs,* almond flour (organic blanched almonds),* cassava flour, maple syrup,* coconut oil,* coconut flour,* vanilla extract,* baking soda,* baking powder, nutmeg,* Celtic sea salt  (* = organic)

Recipe is vegetarian, gluten-free, dairy-free and Paleo Diet-friendly.