Products tagged with 'Housemade'

New in our line of "healthy bones" seasonal shrubs! We infuse calcium-rich dill and other herbs in vinegar for several weeks to extract their bone-building minerals. Then we strain the vinegar and mixed it with freshly juiced, perfectly ripe local waternelon (also a great source of vitamins, minerals and antioxidants) and raw unfiltered local honey. This shrub can be used to make a delicious beverage by diluting it 4:1 with bubbly or still water.

Ingredients: watermelon*, raw Bernie's apple cider vinegar* infused with herbs (dill*; dandelion*; nettle*; locally foraged horsetail, cleavers, and mugwort), raw unfiltered honey  (* = organic)

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

If you can't get to the farm, we'll bring the farm to you! Chicken is simmered in mineral-rich bone broth with cauliflower, chard leeks and parsley and fresh herbs.

Ingredients: chicken meat and bone broth,* cauliflower,* chard,* leeks,* celery,* onions,* 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.

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 SMALLER SIZE PRODUCT FOR REGISTERED BROTH DETOX PARTICPANTS ONLY. 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

Recipe is gluten-free and contains dairy.

The 375ml bottle size for Registered Broth Detox participants. This delicious seasonal offering of cabbage tonic features anti-inflammatory turmeric and ginger to keep us limber in the cooler seasons.

Ingredients: reverse-osmosis filtered water, green cabbage, fresh turmeric, fresh ginger & Celtic sea salt

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 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,* 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.

A shrub is an old fashioned traditional fruit concentrate, like a syrup, preserved with vinegar and used to make or flavor beverages. A few ounces with bubbly water and a makes a fabulous drink all on its own, 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. We use raw, unfiltered honey and raw apple cider vinegar for an extra-vital cultured beverage!

Celery Tarragon Shrub is refreshing, with a light, herbal flavor.

Ingredients: celery*, raw unfiltered honey, Bernies best apple cider vinegar* infused with tarragon* (*=organic)

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

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.

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.

We are temporarily packaging our nuts in compostable bags due to low supply of jar lids. 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)

Package in a jar again. We source our walnuts from Round River Farm. They 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, joining our other cultured condiments. It's a wonderful accompaniment to sandwiches and meats, a cheese plate or an ingredient to enliven dressings or marinades.  

Ingredients: yellow mustard seed,* onion powder,* sweet paprika,* turmeric,* apple cider vinegar,* white wine vinegar,* honey, brine of Oma's Old Fashioned Kraut (green cabbage,* juniper berries,* caraway,* Celtic sea salt). (*= organic)

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

We fine tuned our housemade sriracha to improve balance and depth. We start by culturing Riverdog Farm red jalapenos, red bell peppers and garlic with Celtic sea salt for three weeks. We've added a touch of roasted garlic, lime juice and our own onion demi-glace to make a hot sauce with sweet and zesty notes.

Ingredients: red jalapenos,* red bell peppers,* onion demi-glace,* lime juice,* garlic,* honey, Celtic sea salt. (* = organic)

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

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

This chili starts with local, grassfed ground beef, and includes California-grown Pleasant Grove black beans, 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. Try topping it with a dollop of our Yogurt Cream or some 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 chile,* water, citric acid), housemade chili powder (pasilla, guajillo, sweet paprika,* onion powder,* oregano,* cumin),* black pepper,* coriander,* smoked paprika,* cinnamon,* bay leaves,* chipotle powder,* cayenne*  (* = organic)

Recipe is gluten-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.

A dairy-free version of the classic, featuring our scrumptious, broth-based Coconut Tikka Masala Sauce. Perfection! Broth-based sauces were integral to many traditional diets as a way to bring the digestive-supporting qualities of bone broth to meaty and starchy dishes. 

Ingredients: chicken meat* and bone broth,* onions,* coconut milk (guar gum-free),* tomato paste,* ginger,* garlic,* paprika,* coconut oil,* lemon juice,* cumin,* coconut flour,* Celtic sea salt, coriander,* cinnamon,* cardamom,* black pepper,* cayenne*  (* = organic)

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

Grassfed brisket is marinated in a traditional seasoned brine, then braised in mineral-rich broth with aromatic spices and carrots, turnips, cabbage and rutabagas from local Bay Area farms. The term "corning" comes from the nuggets of rock salt often used in this traditional meat preservation method.

Ingredients: grassfed beef* and beef bone broth,* brine (filtered water, Celtic sea salt, garlic,* apple cider vinegar,* honey,* bay leaves,* mustard seeds,* peppercorns,* curing salt (sodium chloride and sodium nitrite)*, celery seeds*), cabbage,* carrots,* onions,* rutabagas,* turnips,* mustard seed,* allspice,* black pepper,* cloves*  (* = organic)

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

Note: We use nitrite because there is evidence that a small amount of sodium nitrite is healthier than a large amount of so-called natural vegetable-based nitrate such as celery powder, which can convert to toxic nitrosamines in the body. Check out the article "Save Your Bacon" by Kaayla Daniel on the Weston A. Price Foundation website and "The 'No-Nitrates Added' Hoax" by master charcutier Michael Ruhlman.

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.

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. 

For an earthy, satisfying vegan soup, we caramelize onions, sauté mushrooms, braise them in a housemade vegetable broth with California-grown French green lentils and kale, then finish it all with porcini mushroom powder and fresh herbs. Try it with a dollop of our Yogurt Cream.

French green lentils,* vegetable broth (filtered water infused with onions,* carrots,* celery*), onions,* kale,* leeks,*, crimini mushrooms,* dried crimini,* 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 gluten-free, nut-free, dairy-free spice cake is made with coconut flour, pastured eggs and coconut milk. Lightly sweetened with honey and molasses, this gingerbread makes a great after-meal treat or tea-time snack.

Ingredients: pastured eggs,* coconut flour,* unfiltered California honey, Native Forest coconut milk (guar gum-free),* molasses,* coconut oil,* ginger,* cinnamon,* cardamom,* vanilla extract,* lemon juice,* Celtic sea salt, baking soda, cloves*  (* = organic)

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

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

Ingredients: grassfed beef,* beef bone broth,* onions,* cauliflower,* 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.

We're very excited to be able to offer Sikil Pak, a traditional Mayan pumpkin seed dip from the Yucatan. This dish features an indigineous herb called papalo, commonly used instead of cilantro before Europeans arrived, provided by our favorite urban farmers at Feral Heart Farm in Sunol. To make our version, we take organic pumpkin seeds, soak them in saltwater and lightly toast. We then puree them with tomatoes, caramelized onions, pickled jalapeño peppers, garlic, fresh herbs and citrus juice for a delightful dip that would go especially well with the incomparable blue or white corn tortillas we carry from Alma Semillera. 

Ingredients: pumpkin seeds,* onions,* tomatoes,* lime juice,* olive oil,* orange juice,* papalo,* cilantro,* garlic,* jalapeño peppers,* Celtic sea salt  (* = organic)

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

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.

How lucky we are to have such a variety of fresh vegetables from local farms. Sauteed broccoli, carrots, mushrooms and chicken are simmered together in a mild peanut curry sauce, flavored with a housemade blend of toasted spices, along with coconut aminos and fresh lemon, and enriched with plenty of coconut milk. 

Ingredients: chicken meat* and bone broth,* onions,* carrots,* broccoli,* mushrooms,* peanut butter,* Native Forest coconut milk (guar gum-free),* lemon juice,* cumin,* ginger,* coconut oil,* Celtic sea salt, coriander,* honey,* lemongrass,* garlic,* coconut aminos,*  coconut vinegar,* turmeric,* lemon zest*  (* = organic)

Recipe is gluten-free, dairy-free, nightshade-free, black pepper-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 pork liver,* garlic, Celtic sea salt, parsley,* bay leaves,* oregano,* marjoram,* black pepper*  (* = 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 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)

This flavorful broth is made from the bones, feet and heads of pastured and 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. Turmeric root contains antioxidants and anti-inflammatory properties that are enhanced by the black pepper, making this broth a natural immune booster and a nourishing tonic.

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.

We are temporarily packaging our nuts in compostable bags due to low supply of jar lids. 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 gunpowder green tea and unrefined sugar are cultured with a SCOBY (symbiotic colony of bacteria and yeast), and then flavored with organic grape juice for a delicious fermented kombucha drink. Kombucha is considered by many to have a detoxifying effect on the body.

Ingredients: filtered water, gunpowder green tea*, cane sugar*, Concord grape juice*  (* = 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 use California grown 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.

Organic jasmine tea and unrefined sugar are cultured with a SCOBY (symbiotic colony of bacteria and yeast), and then flavored with Holy Basil, known for having notes of pepermint, cloves, licorice or lemon. Canary melon, reminiscent of canteloupe, lends a gently sweet taste with a hint of pineapple to this unique beverage. Kombucha is considered by many to have a detoxifying effect on the body.

Ingredients: jasmine tea*, cane sugar*, holy basil (tulsi)*, canary melon*  (* = organic)

We are temporarily packaging our nuts in compostable bags due to low supply of jar lids. 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 very floral and citrusy 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 hibiscus and rose to produce a bubbly probiotic “soda.” 

Ingredients: filtered water, cane sugar*, molasses*, raw unfiltered honey, rose petals*, Meyer lemon zest* (*=organic)

This nourishing vegan broth is infused with a variety of fresh and dried mushrooms (reconstituted by soaking), a true highlight of this dish are the delicate flakes of nutrient-rich bull kelp harvested off the Northern California coast by Julie Drucker of Yemaya Seaweed.  Makrut lime leaves from a local garden add subtle aromatic notes.

Ingredients: filtered water, leeks,* fresh maitake and nameko mushrooms,* reconstituted porcini, shiitake, crimini and oyster mushrooms,* Celtic sea salt, wild-harvested bull kelp, olive oil,* garlic,* porcini powder,* thyme,* makrut lime leaves*, lime zest*  (* = organic)

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

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.

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.

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.

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)

Preserve the taste of summer! A shrub is an old fashioned traditional fruit concentrate, like a syrup, preserved with vinegar and used to make or flavor beverages. A few ounces with bubbly water and a makes a fabulous drink all on its own, 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. We use raw, unfiltered honey and raw apple cider vinegar for an extra-vital cultured beverage! This one infuses  rosemary from in the vinegar and combines that with nectar made in-house from fresh quince.

Ingredients: steam-juiced apples* & quince*, raw apple cider vinegar* infused with rosemary*, raw unfiltered honey*  (* = organic)

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

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 "Digestive Kraut" juuice from green cabbage,* escarole,* Celtic sea salt, orange zest,* cardamom* (*=organic)

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

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.

New recipe! 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.

Finally--a store-bought mayonnaise as nourishing and delicious as homemade. No soybean oil! We mellow the flavor of Seka Hills olive oil with Straus yogurt cream, which also helps to preserve the fresh mayonnaise. Perfect on sandwiches, as a dip for asparagus or artichokes, or use it to make homemade egg salad, potato salad, chicken salad, or as a base for salad dressings. We've been especially enjoying it mixed into Vital Choice Albacore Tuna, Salmon, Mackerel or Sardines. We're now using eggs from Burroughs Family Farms that come from chickens that are pasture-raised, and fed an organic diet that is soy-free and corn-free!

Ingredients: raw pastured egg yolks,* yogurt cream,* olive oil,* lemon juice*, Dijon mustard* (non-grain distilled vinegar, mustard seed, sea salt, clove) Celtic sea salt, black pepper*  (* = organic)

Recipe is gluten-free and contains dairy.

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.

Whey from Straus yogurt can be drunk as a tonic or used for soaking grains and making cultured beverages.

Ingredient: whey from Straus yogurt

Recipe is gluten-free and contains dairy.

Finally a truly nutritious, real-food sports drink you can trust and enjoy. And it's probiotic! This sports drink uses only raw local honey as a sweetener and fresh squeezed lime juice with yogurt whey from Straus grassfed yogurt for tang. Celtic sea salt, harvested from isolated North Atantic waters and slowly sun-dried, contains a host of trace electrolyte-rich minerals in bioavailable form. Now in larger 750 ml bottles to last through any workout.

Ingredients: filtered water, whey (from Strauss whole milk organic yogurt)*, lime juice*, raw local honey,  Celtic sea salt  (* = organic)

Recipe is gluten-free, nightshade-free, black pepper-free and contains dairy in the form of whey.

This nightshade-free variation on traditional kimchi recipes uses ample amounts of horseradish as well as garlic, ginger and mustard greens to create a beautiful and distinctive kimchi. It has a bit of gingery-horseradish bite, but not the kind of heat you get with the hot chiles in our Spicy Red Kimchi. Its warming umami goodness ripples across the peppery notes. 

Ingredients: napa cabbage*, daikon*, leeks*, horseradish*, scallions*, garlic*, Red Boat Fish Sauce (anchovies, sea salt), brown rice flour*, raw unfiltered honey,  ginger*, red kale*, daikon greens*, mustard greens*, Celtic sea salt,  (*= organic) 

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

Our extra thick and rich yogurt cream made with Straus yogurt and nothing more. Use a dollop as a topping on savory or sweet dishes, or use as a spread on crackers or crostini. Anywhere you would use cream cheese, crème fraîche, or sour cream, yogurt cream can be substituted!

Ingredient: Straus yogurt,* strained to remove the liquid whey (* = organic)

Recipe is gluten-free and contains dairy.