We've adjusted our popular Baby Lima Bean Minestrone in response to a supply issue with organic lima beans this past year. White navy beans (like limas they are GAPS diet-frendly!) are activated by soaking and slow-cooked in chicken bone broth, then simmered in more broth with chicken, dandelion greens, escarole and chard from local farms. This nourishing and satisfying seasonal soup is finished with fresh rosemary. Try it with rice and grated Parmigiano Reggiano on top.

Ingredients: chicken,* chicken bone broth,* navy beans,* onions,* chard,* escarole,* dandelion greens,* olive oil, garlic,* rosemary,* Celtic sea salt, thyme,* sage,* bay leaves,* wild-foraged kombu  (* = organic)

Recipe is gluten-free, dairy-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. Also contains heated olive oil.)

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.

Our version of this classic Mexican dish with just a hint of spice. Marin Sun Farms pastured heritage pork is brined and braised in our mineral-rich pork trotter broth with white Navy beans, and a housemade salsa with poblano peppers and tomatillos. Serve over rice, or with Alma Semillera Tortillas.

Ingredients: pastured pork, pork trotter broth, navy beans,* onions,* tomatillos,* poblano peppers,* cilantro,* scallions,* garlic,* cumin,* coriander,* Celtic sea salt, lime juice,* black pepper,* wild-harvested kombu sea vegetable, cayenne*  (* = organic)

Recipe is gluten-free, dairy-free, and GAPS Diet-friendly (each pound of beans are cooked with a one inch piece of kombu sea vegetable which is allowed on the GAPS Diet protocol after the Introduction Diet).

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.

A dairy-free version of the Indian favorite, featuring our scrumptious, broth-based Coconut Tikka Masala Sauce. 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. Ours starts with an infusion of fresh ginger in chicken broth, combined with freshly toasted and ground traditional spices, tomato and rich coconut milk. Then we sear and saute ground organic chicken with caramelized onions, and simmer that together with the sauce. Perfection! Lovely by itself, or over rice, quinoa, lentils or chickpeas, steamed sweet potatoes or sauteed spinach.

Ingredients: ground chicken,* chicken 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.

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.

Guisto's polenta is slowly cooked with Straus grassfed milk, butter and yogurt. The creamy polenta is mixed with with spinach and Berkeley's own Belfiore mozzarella cheese and then baked with a topping of more mozzarella and our housemade, broth-based marinara sauce for a gluten-free comfort food redolent with classic Italian flavors.

Ingredients: polenta,* Straus milk,* butter* and yogurt,* marinara sauce (chicken bone broth,* crushed tomatoes,* tomato paste,* onions,* olive oil, white wine, parsley,* carrots,* garlic,* oregano,* bay leaves,* Celtic sea salt, black pepper,* celery salt,* honey), mozzarella, spinach,* Parmigiano Reggiano, lime water for nixtamalization (calcium hydroxide and filtered water), Celtic sea salt, parsley*  (*=organic)

Recipe is gluten-free and contains dairy.

Four 4oz 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 raw hamburgers are 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.

Versions of Callaloo can be found throughout the Caribbean. Ours is closest to the one you might find in Grenada -- a creamy puree of greens rich with coconut milk. While traditional versions often feature taro greens or amaranth, the soup is easily adapted to whatever leafy greens flourish locally and in season. This week we're featuring a mix of collard greens, chard and dandelion greens. A hint of ginger, garlic, coriander and nutmeg augment the natural richness of the greens, and plenty of coconut milk forms the base.

Ingredients: collard greens,* chard,* coconut milk (guar gum-free),* onions,* dandelion greens,* coconut oil,* garlic,* lemon juice,* ginger,* Celtic sea salt, black pepper,* coriander,* nutmeg,* mace*  (* = organic)

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

Four 4oz patties. Grassfed, Regenerative-Certified ground beef from Carman Ranch is seasoned with plenty of fresh rosemary, garlic, and onions, then enriched with liver, bound with Burroughs Family Farms pastured eggs and activated Massa Organics brown rice. These raw beef patties are frozen and ready-to-cook once thawed.

Ingredients: grassfed ground beef and liver, onions,* Massa Organics brown rice,* pastured eggs,* rosemary,* garlic,* Celtic sea salt, black pepper (* = organic)

Recipe is gluten-free and dairy-free.

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.

This delicious medley features tender, fresh nopal (prickly pear) cactus pads. Famous for their anti-inflammatory, neuro-protective, blood sugar-balancing properties, the nopales are cubed and simmered with tender pinto beans, tomatoes, onions and bell peppers for an irresistible vegan stew that has become a big hit with our customers. Enjoy on its own, over rice or in tacos made with the incomparable Alma Semillera corn tortillas. 

Ingredients: nopal cactus, pinto beans,* crushed tomatoes,* onions,* red and green bell peppers,* olive oil, cilantro,* garlic,* oregano,* Celtic sea salt, red chile pepper flakes,* wild-harvested kombu sea vegetable  (* = organic)

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

Last of Summer in a Jar? This dish is a culmination of our local seasonal harvests! Eggplants, sweet peppers and summer squash from Bay Area family farms are simmered with onions, garlic, basil and crushed tomatoes for a classic Mediterranean summer stew.

Ingredients: summer squash,* eggplant,* onions,* sweet peppers,* crushed tomatoes,* olive oil, garlic,* basil,* oregano,* Celtic sea salt, black pepper*  (* = organic)

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

Simply delicious and satisfying. Large butter beans from Iacopi Farm in Half Moon Bay are soaked and then slowly simmered with sage and garlic for flavor and a little kombu for digestibility and nutrition. Once the beans are tender, they are seasoned with fresh sage, Seka Hills olive oil, white wine vinegar, and a bit of white pepper.

Ingredients: butter beans, Seka Hills olive oil, white wine vinegar*, sage,* garlic,* Celtic sea salt, white pepper,* kombu  (* = organic)

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

A perfect meal to go! We start with our housemade Caesar Dressing, made with pastured eggs, our own probiotic Cultured Mustard and Omega 3-rich anchovies, then layer tender cooked navy beans, baby kale and spinach, topped with a sprinkling of authentic Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese. Serve at room temperature. Shake to combine ingredients or pour into a large bowl and toss before serving.

Ingredients: baby kale,* baby spinach,* navy beans* Parmigiano Reggiano,* TSH Caesar Dressing (olive oil, pastured egg yolks,* lemon juice,* lemon zest,* TSH Cultured Mustard (yellow mustard seed,* onion powder,* sweet paprika,* turmeric,* apple cider vinegar,* white wine vinegar,* honey,* sauerkraut brine (juice from green cabbage,* Celtic sea salt)), capers, garlic,* anchovies, black pepper,* kombu*  (* = organic)

Recipe is gluten-free, GAPS Diet-friendly** and contains Parmigiano Reggiano. (**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.)

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.

Fresh cilantro and scallions are pureed with our Crispy Sprouted Pepitas, Seka Hills olive oil, authentic Parmigiano Reggiano and lemon juice for a pesto that's perfect dolloped on tacos, layered into quesadillas, drizzled on avocados, or used to dress lettuce, bean salad or pasta. Pick up a jar and get your green on!

Ingredients: olive oil, cilantro,* Crispy Sprouted Pepitas,* scallions,* Parmigiano Reggiano,* lemon juice,* Celtic sea salt, black pepper*  (* = organic)

Recipe is vegetarian, gluten-free, nut-free, GAPS Diet-friendly and contains dairy (Parmigiano Reggiano).

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 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.

This creamy, dairy-free chocolate pudding is made with coconut milk, sweetened with palm sugar and thickened with pastured eggs for a nutrient-dense version of the childhood classic. 

Ingredients: Native Forest coconut milk (guar gum-free),* palm sugar,* cocoa powder,* pastured eggs,* tapioca starch,* vanilla extract,* Celtic sea salt  (*=organic)

Recipe is gluten-free and dairy-free.

Our new Oatmeal Raisin Cake was created by our cook and baker Linda. It's made with TSH Oatmeal, cassava, almond and coconut flours. The result is a lightly sweetened, satisfying gluten-free treat.  Enjoy! 

Ingredients: TSH Oatmeal (steelcut oats,* Celtic sea salt, cardamom*), Straus milk,* cassava flour,* coconut oil,* palm sugar,* almond flour,* pastured eggs,* raisins,* coconut flour,* baking powder, cinnamon,* Celtic sea salt, apple cider vinegar*  (* = organic)

Recipe is vegetarian, nightshade-free, black pepper-free and gluten-free (note: while oats are a naturally gluten-free grain, these oats come from a facility that also processes grains with gluten, so they are not certified gluten free).

Our irresistible gluten-free brownies are made with plenty of butter and pastured eggs, and our own Crispy Walnuts. Here at the kitchen, we cut the brownies into very small pieces, warm them a bit and then sprinkle them with sea salt... Yum!

Ingredients: palm sugar,* cocoa powder,* Straus butter,* Crispy Walnuts* (soaked and dehydrated), pastured eggs,* potato flour,* coconut flour,* vanilla extract,* Celtic sea salt  (* = organic)

Recipe is vegetarian, gluten-free and contains butter and nuts.