NEW RECIPE! Our take traditional Italian Wedding Soup, with activated rice instead of pasta. Little roasted chicken meatballs (enriched with eggs, sprouted lentil flour and a bit of pureed beef liver) are simmered in chicken bone broth with sauteed collards, a mirepoix of onions, carrots and celery, brown rice (soaked overnight in enzymatic water), porcini powder, garlic, herbs and a spalsh of red wine vinegar that gives it a little extra pizazz!

Ingredients: chicken bone broth,* chicken meatballs (ground chicken,* pastured eggs,* pureed chicken liver,* garlic,* rice flour,* Celtic sea salt, black pepper*), onions,* carrots,* celery,* brown rice,* spinach,*  parsley,* garlic,* olive oil, Celtic sea salt, porcini powder,* red wine vinegar,* celery salt,* oregano,* black pepper*  (*=organic)

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

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.

Chicken is simmered in a mild broth infused with pasilla and guajillo chiles, with summer squash, and green chard. We finish it with cilantro, epazote and a hint of lime. This seasonal soup is perfect with avocado slices or grated cheese. Adding a few tortilla chips (try cutting strips of fresh Alma Semillera corn tortillas and pan-frying them) and you have a nutritious version of Tortilla Soup.

Ingredients: chicken* and chicken bone broth,* summer squash,* onions,* celery,* chard,* tomato paste,* cilantro,* garlic,* Allstar Applewood Smoked Salt, dried pasilla & guajillo chiles, lime juice and zest,* Celtic sea salt, epazote, oregano,* smoked paprika,* bay leaves,* chipotle powder*  (* = organic)

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

Our classic beef soup features 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.

Our weekly "Meaty Pint"! Grassfed beef from Marin Sun Farms is slowly braised in a rich broth-based gravy with onions and red wine. We add sweet carrots and cook until just tender, and finish with a sprinkling of fresh parsley for this traditional holiday dish.  Try it this week with our Creamy Horseradish Sauce.

Ingredients: grassfed beef* and bone broth,* onions,* carrots,* red wine,* garlic,* parsley,* Celtic sea salt, bay leaves,* black pepper*

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

A variation on the classic! This no mayo version made with slow cooked confit chicken breasts adds a silky moist texture flavored with chicken fat. The salad is elevated with a tangy and bright sesame ginger dressing.

A perfect addition to any picnic. Top with our chopped crispy nuts - walnut or almond or a sprinkling of Crispy Pepitas. Avoiding gluten? Serve in a lettuce cup for a refreshing (and gluten-free) lunch. Or try it with one of our gluten-free breads.

Ingredients: chicken breasts,* red cabbage,* celery,* carrots,* olive oil, scallions,* cilantro,* rice vinegar,* coconut aminos,* ginger,* garlic,* toasted black sesame seeds* toasted sesame oil,* apple cider vinegar,* lime juice,* Celtic sea salt  (*=organic) 

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

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, 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, Dijon mustard* (water, mustard seed,* vinegar,* salt, turmeric,* spice*), thyme,* black pepper,* mace,* cloves*  (*=organic)

Recipe 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.

Four 4 ounce patties. A delicious vegan burger, featuring soaked lentils, sunflower seeds, fresh veggies and herbs. We took our Lentil Veggie Burger Dough and made the patties for you!

Pan-fry (in frozen form or partially thawed) for a nourishing, inexpensive and GAPS Diet-friendly meal.  Dip into our wonderful TSH Cultured Mustard, or a sauce of your own devising. 

Ingredients: French green lentils,* carrots,* onions,* sprouted sunflower seeds,* sprouted lentil flour,* garlic,* olive oil, porcini powder,* Celtic sea salt, lemon juice,* oregano,* bay leaf*  (* = organic)

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

Cooking Instructions:

This frozen, ready-to-cook raw meatloaf is made with grassfed beef. Instead of breadcrumbs, we use lentils that have been soaked and pureed to create a classic meatloaf texture. We finely mince onions, carrots and celery, then enrich the loaf with a bit of liver, bind it with pastured eggs and season it lightly. This meatloaf will feed 2-3 people.

Ingredients: grassfed ground beef,* French green lentils,* onions,* carrots,* celery,* pastured eggs,* beef liver,* tomato paste,* parsley,* garlic,* thyme,* porcini mushroom powder,* mustard powder,* paprika,* Celtic sea salt, black pepper,* cayenne*  (* = organic)

Instructions: Remove the paper lid before baking. Preheat oven to 350º. If desired, spread meatloaf with a layer of ketchup. Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 35-40 minutes if defrosted, one hour or more if still frozen. Uncover for last 10-15 minutes. Pierce with a knife to test if juices run clear. Defrosted meatloaf can also be rolled into meatballs, then cooked.

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

Four 4oz patties. Marin Sun Farms pastured, heritage breed ground pork is mixed with sage, onions, parsley, and spices, then enriched with a bit of pureed MSF pork liver for a nutrient-dense version of the classic breakfast sausage. These patties come raw, frozen and ready to cook, when thawed.

Ingredients: ground pastured pork, onions,* pork liver, parsley,* sage,* Celtic sea salt, bay leaves,* black pepper,* ground mustard,* nutmeg,* chili powder*  (* = organic)

Directions: Pan-fry patties in a little fat until browned on both sides and firm to the touch.

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

Grassfed, Regenerative-Certified beef and pastured pork are simmered with green olives, capers, raisins and seasonings, and enriched with a bit of pureed liver for the base of this casserole. A flavorful puree of black beans slow-cooked in bone broth forms the upper layer, and top is sprinkled with grassfed Sierra Nevada cheddar cheese, for one of our most popular casseroles.

Ingredients: ground grassfed beef and pastured pork, black beans,* beef bone broth, onions,* cheddar cheese,* tomato paste,* raisins,* capers, green olives, garlic,* beef liver, apple cider vinegar,* Celtic sea salt, cumin,* oregano,* chili powder (dried ancho,* pasilla* and guajillo* chiles), black pepper,* coriander,* paprika,* cinnamon,* smoked paprika,* wild-harvested kombu, bay leaves*  (* = organic)

Recipe is gluten-free and contains dairy.

The Specific Carbohydrate Diet (SCD) considers black beans permissible while the Gut and Psychology Syndrome Diet (GAPS) considers them off-limits. 

Each pound of beans is cooked with a one inch piece of kombu sea vegetable which is not on the GAPS Diet Introductory Diet or SCD protocol.

A custard of pastured eggs and Straus dairy is baked with Rumiano grassfed cheddar, sauteed summer squash from Tomatero Farm and leeks for a delicious, nutrient-dense, vegetarian main dish that can be enjoyed anytime -- hot, cold or room temperature. 

Ingredients: pastured eggs,* Straus milk,* butter* and cream,* leeks,* summer squash,* potato flour,* Rumiano cheddar cheese,* marjoram,* Celtic sea salt, thyme,* nutmeg* (* = organic)

Recipe is vegetarian, gluten-free, black pepper-free and contains dairy.

A dairy and coconut-free version of our creamy broccoli soup. Broccoli is simmered with onions, leeks, cauliflower and gentle spices in vegetable broth until tender. The soup is then pureed with plenty of parsley, a splash of lemon juice, and enough salt and nutmeg to balance the flavors.

Ingredients: broccoli,* vegetable broth (onions, carrots, celery),* onions,* leeks,* cauliflower,* olive oil, white wine,* lemon juice,* parsley,* garlic,* Celtic sea salt, yellow mustard seed,* Allstar Organics Celery Salt,* thyme,* sage,* nutmeg*  (*=organic)

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

Here's a delightful vegan soup featuring first-of-the-season Bay Area asparagus and navy beans with plenty of fresh lemon, parsley, rosemary and thyme. 

Ingredients: asparagus,* navy beans,* onions,* leeks,* vegetable broth (onions, carrots, celery),* olive oil, rosemary,* garlic, parsley,* Celtic sea salt, thyme,* lemon juice and zest,* bay leaves,*wild-harvested kombu**  (* = organic)

Recipe is vegan, gluten-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.

A luscious bisque featuring yellow summer squash and zucchini are simmered and pureed with fresh basil. It is thickened and enriched with a smooth, housemade macadamia nut butter. Delicious hot, but you can also thin it out a bit and enjoy it cold. 

Ingredients: summer squash, zucchini,* onions,* celery,* macadamia nuts,* garlic,* basil,* olive oil, Celtic sea salt, marjoram,* white pepper,* turmeric  (* = organic)

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

For this Northern Indian dish, Yukon Gold potatoes are simmered with tomato puree, ginger, and an array of spices. Try serving it with a dollop of yogurt cream and Indian bread for a delicious side dish.

Ingredients: potatoes,* tomato puree,* coconut oil,* ginger,* Celtic sea salt, brown mustard seeds,* cumin seeds,* turmeric, fennel seeds,* nigella (kalonji) seeds,* fenugreek,* red chile pepper flakes,* cayenne (*= organic)

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

Inspired by a surplus of Napa cabbage at the end of our menu week recently, Chef Aisha created a "rescue recipe" that we decided to bring into our regular rotation. In this mild vegetable saute, the earthy sweetness of carrots and coconut oil marry beautifully with the unique, aromatic headiness of asafoetida (used in Indian cuisine to add a savory, onion-garlic flavor.) Garlic and ginger add a bit of zing. Can be eaten hot or just slightly warmed up, on its own, over rice, with red lentils or as a side to marinated, grilled meat.

Ingredients: Napa cabbage,* coconut oil,* cilantro,* garlic,* ginger,* lime juice,* carrots,* Celtic sea salt, brown mustard seeds,* turmeric powder,* asafoetida* (* = organic)

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

This lovely seasonal combination was crafted by our chef, Maya. Arugula and baby spinach are combined with radishes, snap peas, roasted 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,* tarragon,* lemon juice,* garlic,* Dijon mustard (water, mustard seed,* vinegar,* salt, turmeric,* organic spice), basil,* Celtic sea salt, black pepper*  (* = organic)

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

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.

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 rich and zesty pesto combines fresh basil with luscious Seka Hills olive oil, produced by the Yocha Dehe Wintun Nation in the Capay Valley, our housemade Crispy Walnuts and authentic Parmigiano Reggiano.

Ingredients: olive oil, basil,* Crispy Walnuts,* Parmigiano Reggiano,* lemon juice,* garlic,* Celtic sea salt, black pepper,* lemon zest*  (* = organic)

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

Finally, a truly nutritious carrot cake that doesn't need to be smothered in frosting to be appealing! This lovely cake stands on its own, with just the right balance of density and fluff, sweet and nutty, with coconut oil and browned Straus butter, baked with fresh, naturally sweet local carrots. The sprouted spelt flour is more nutrient-dense and more digestible that ordinary wheat flour.

Ingredients: carrots,* sprouted 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 gluten and dairy.