Autumn 3 menu, 9/7 - 9/13

A pork-free, gluten-free, mildly spicy version of the classic, featuring first-of-the-season local bell peppers! Chicken is simmered with the "holy trinity" of Southern cooking: onions, celery and bell peppers, along with brown rice, smoked paprika and other herbs and spices, and finished with gumbo filé (sassafras powder).

Ingredients: chicken meat and bone broth,* brown rice,* onions,* celery,* green bell peppers,* tomato paste,* scallions,* garlic,* parsley,* paprika,* Celtic sea salt, smoked paprika,* thyme,* apple cider vinegar,* black pepper,* gumbo filé (sassafras powder),* bay leaves,* cayenne*  (* = organic)

Recipe is gluten-free and dairy-free.

If you can't get to the farm, we'll bring the farm to you! Local organic chicken is simmered in mineral-rich bone broth with summer squash, chard and leeks and parsley and fresh herbs from Bay Area family farms.

Ingredients: chicken,* chicken bone broth,* summer squash,* leeks,* celery,* onions,* chard,* parsley,* thyme,* sage,* Celtic sea salt, rosemary,* bay leaves* (*= organic)

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

Our classic beef soup features grassfed beef, slowly simmered in a mineral-rich bone broth with summer squash and chard. The soup is seasoned with onions, tomato paste and mild savory herbs and spices.

Ingredients: grassfed beef,* beef bone broth,* onions,* zucchini* celery,* carrots,* chard,* crushed tomatoes,* tomato paste,* Celtic sea salt, apple cider vinegar,* thyme,* garlic,* mustard seeds,* celery seeds,* black pepper,* bay leaves*  (* = organic)

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

Our weekly Meaty Pint! Grassfed beef is sauteed with onions and fresh basil, spices and herbs, then enriched with liver for a delicious dish that can be eaten as is or served over rice, pasta, or potatoes. Top with a dollop of yogurt cream.

Ingredients: ground beef,* onions,* beef bone broth,* tomato paste,* basil,* garlic,* beef liver,* lemon juice,* olive oil, 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.

Our weekly "Meaty Pint." -- now with meatballs.  Our slow-cooked Puttanesca Sauce is packed with umami from kalamata olives, capers, Omega 3-rich anchovies, and of course our chicken bone broth. Broth-based sauces are present in many traditional diets to accompany meaty and starchy dishes, adding the digestive support and nutrient-density of bone broth, alongside nourishing plant foods like cooked tomatoes, olives, onions and herbs. In this dish, organic chicken is mixed with caramelized onions and then simmered in our Puttanesca Sauce. Lovely on it's own, or serve with pasta, rice, roasted potatoes or on a bed of sauteed greens. Add a dollop of pesto for some extra green power!

Ingredients: chicken meatballs (ground chicken,* onions,* pastured eggs,* pureed chicken liver,* garlic,* sprouted lentil flour,* Celtic sea salt, black pepper*), chicken bone broth,* onions,* crushed tomatoes,* tomato paste,* kalamata olives, parsley,* olive oil, capers, garlic,* anchovies, Celtic sea salt, black pepper,* red chile pepper flakes*  (* = organic)

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

*Contains heated olive oil

Grassfed, regeneratively-raised beef shank is braised in bone broth with the classic mix of onions, carrots, celery, tomato paste, and herbs for a deeply flavorful beef stew inspired by Osso Bucco (traditionally made with veal shanks). For this casserole, we layer this beef braise on top of creamy risotto for a savory dish. Try it this week with our Gremolata, the traditional accompaniment.

Ingredients: grassfed beef and bone broth, Massa Organics brown rice,* onions,* carrots,* celery,* tomato paste, butter, garlic,* rosemary,* Celtic sea salt, parsley,* black pepper,* lemon zest,* bay leaves,* thyme,* juniper berries,* cloves*  (* = organic)

Recipe is gluten-free. 

Gremolata is parsley-based pesto, traditionally served with Osso Bucco. It is also delicious stirred into rice or white beans, dolloped on steamed fish or scrambled eggs, or used as the base for a salad dressing.

Ingredients: parsley,* Seka Hills olive oil, lemon juice,* garlic,* anchovies, lemon zest,* preserved lemon brine,* Celtic sea salt, black pepper* (* = organic)

Recipe is gluten-free, nightshade-free, dairy-free, Paleo and 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.

Four 4 ounce patties. Marin Sun Farms ground pork is seasoned with onions, scallions and ginger, then enriched with pork liver, Celtic sea salt and black pepper. These patties come raw, frozen and ready-to-cook.

Ingredients: ground pastured pork, onions,* scallions,* ginger,* pork & beef liver, Celtic sea salt, black pepper*  (*=organic)

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

Variations of this classic seasonal soup can be found on tables from Provence to Genoa. Navy beans are simmered in housemade vegetable broth with onions, leeks, carrots, cabbage, kale and a fresh puree of basil and Seka Hills olive oil. Try it with a sprinkling of Parmesan.

Recipe is vegan, gluten-free, nightshade-free, black pepper-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 delicious soup is a dairy-free version of a cream of mushroom soup, with abundant mushrooms and a great depth of flavor.

Ingredients: crimini mushrooms,* onions,* filtered water, Seka Hills olive oil, parsley,* dried porcini,* shiitake,* oyster* mushrooms, thyme,* Allstar Organics celery salt,* porcini powder,* Celtic sea salt  (* = organic) 

Recipe is vegan, gluten-free, black pepper-free and GAPS/Paleo-diets friendly.

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.

This is a classic eggplant dish from the northern Indian state of Punjab. Local (Bay Area) eggplant is roasted, scooped from its skin, then sauteed with onions, garlic, ginger, tomatoes, and spices with a bit of housemade ghee (made from Straus butter). Finished with fresh cilantro and lemon juice, Baingan Bharta makes a delicious side dish and is perfect with steamed rice.

Ingredients: eggplant,* crushed tomatoes,* onions,* ghee (clarified butter),* cilantro,* garlic,* olive oil, lime juice,* ginger,* jalapenos,* Celtic sea salt, cumin,* lemon juice,* garam masala spice blend (cardamom,* cinnamon,* cloves,* cumin,* black pepper,* coriander*), Allstar Organics Applewood Smoked Salt, turmeric  (* = organic)

Recipe is vegetarian, gluten-free, GAPS Diet-friendly and contains dairy in the form of ghee.

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), olive oil, Celtic sea salt, black pepper,* dill*  (*=organic)

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

This lovely and 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 vinaigrette for summer in a jar.

Shake the jar, and a 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*), tarragon,* Celtic sea salt, black pepper*  (* = organic)

Recipe is vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free and GAPS/Paleo Diets-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 one of our bread offerings or Cult Crackers.

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.

Tapioca pudding with the heady scent of cardamom! Cooked slowly over a low flame until thick and rich, this dairy-free pudding is not to be missed. 

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

Recipe is vegetarian, gluten-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.