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Cultured Foods & Condiments

Lactofermented foods and beverages can be found in traditional diets around the world. The fermentation preserves foods while enhancing their digestibility and nutrient profile. A tablespoon or so with every meal is enough to provide a probiotic boost. Our raw cultured foods are produced with simple ingredients and time-tested techniques.

 

 

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Pickled Beets (Vegan) -- 8 oz

$6.00
$1.50 Glass Deposit

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.

Classic Kraut

$10.00
$1.50 Glass Deposit

Green cabbage and Celtic sea salt are cultured in ceramic Harsch crocks for at least 5 weeks before jarring. For a simple, refreshing probiotic boost, try a forkful or two mixed in a salad, soup or stew, on a hot dog or burger or with any grilled meat or charcuterie.

Ingredients: green cabbage,* Celtic sea salt  (* = organic)

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

Digestive Kraut

$10.00
$1.50 Glass Deposit

We enhanced the digestive properties of this kraut by adding in fresh escarole, orange zest and cardamom. Combine these with the probiotic properties of a traditionally fermented kraut, and you have a recipe for healing the gut.

Ingredients: green cabbage,* escarole,* Celtic sea salt, orange zest,* cardamom seed* (*=organic)

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

Oma's Old-Fashioned Sauerkraut

$10.00
$1.50 Glass Deposit

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.

Radiant Vision Kraut

$10.00
$1.50 Glass Deposit

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.

Vital Heart Kraut

$10.00
$1.50 Glass Deposit

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.

Cultured Antipasto Mushrooms with Fresh Herbs (Vegan) -- 8 oz

$11.00
$1.50 Glass Deposit

Eat these addictive mushrooms out of the jar, combine with other antipasti for a platter, add to a green salad or serve with grilled meat or fish. They are marinated in an herbaceous vinaigrette, with a probiotic boost from our sauerkraut brine, and make a great addition to bean, grain, or pasta salads!

Ingredients: crimini mushrooms,* olive oil, white wine vinegar,* sauerkraut brine (juice from green cabbage,* Celtic sea salt, caraway seeds,* juniper berries*), red & yellow onions,* garlic,* lemon zest,* fresh oregano* and thyme,* Celtic sea salt, white pepper* (* = organic)

Recipe is vegan, low carb, Paleo, gluten-free, dairy-free and GAPS Diet-friendly.*  *Contains heated olive oil

Spicy Red Kimchi

$12.00
$1.50 Glass Deposit

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)

 
Recipe is gluten-free, dairy-free, black pepper-free, not vegetarian, and not grain-free.

Warming White Kimchi

$12.00
$1.50 Glass Deposit

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.

Sauerkraut Brine

$5.00
$1.50 Glass Deposit

Sauerkraut brine is a wonderful tonic for the digestion, and recommended as a great way to rebuild the intestinal flora. This brine, harvested from our weekly krauts, can be consumed in small amounts to stimulate digestion — “brine shots” are a weekly ritual in our kitchen, and everyone was thrilled with the brine this week! 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 Golden Guardian Kraut (juice from green cabbage,* turmeric,* Celtic sea salt, ginger,* garlic,* lemon zest,* black pepper* (* = organic)

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

Cultured Honey Mustard

$5.00
$1.50 Glass Deposit

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.

Golden Blend (Vegan) -- Frozen

$5.00
$1.50 Glass Deposit

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. 

Hot Pepper Jelly

$7.00
$1.50 Glass Deposit

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.

Good Faith Farm Cold Cured Kalamata Olives

$12.00
$1.50 Glass Deposit

Good Faith Farm grows organic olives in Flournoy, CA, then cures them in the traditional way, with sea salt and no lye. They are also never heat-processed or treated with chemical ripening agents or preservatives, as many olives are. All the olives are from Northern California Old Groves and are grown and harvested by small family farmers.

Ingredients: Raw Kalamata olives,* filtered water, olive oil,* sea salt

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

Good Faith Farm Raw Green Olives with Garlic and Oregano

$12.00
$1.50 Glass Deposit

Good Faith Farm grows organic olives in Flournoy, CA, then cures them in the traditional way, with sea salt and no lye. They are also never heat-processed or treated with chemical ripening agents or preservatives, as many olives are. All the olives are from Northern California Old Groves and are grown and harvested by small family farmers.

Ingredients: raw Sevillano olives*, filtered water, garlic*, oregano*, Redmond's Minerals Real Salt. (*=organic)

South River Chick Pea Miso

$15.75

This is a versatile light miso and is made with the sumptuous chick pea instead of soybeans. The flavor is sweeter and more delicate than many other misos. Made with brown rice and chick peas. No gluten or soy ingredients.

Ingredients: Deep well water, lightly polished organic brown rice, organic chickpeas, sun-dried sea salt, organic sea vegetables, and koji culture.

South River Garlic Red Pepper Miso

$18.75

Mildly spicy and deeply warming, this chickpea miso is made with immune-strengthening fresh garlic and sun-baked Turkish red pepper paste. May it spice up your culinary adventures!

No gluten or soy ingredients.

Ingredients: Deep well water, lightly polished organic rice, organic chickpeas, organic fresh garlic, sun-dried sea salt, red pepper paste, organic nettle greens, organic sea vegetables, and koji culture.