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.

Chicken is simmered with butternut squash and collards, along with celery and onions in a mineral-rich bone broth seasoned with tomato paste, garlic, and just a hint of spice.

Ingredients: chicken* and bone broth,* butternut squash,* onions,* celery,* collard greens,* tomato paste,* garlic,* Celtic sea salt, apple cider vinegar,* paprika,* smoked paprika,* Allstar Organics Applewood Smoked Salt, black pepper,* bay leaves,* celery seed,* cayenne*  (* = organic)

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

This recipe recreates one of the most popular stews eaten throughout West Africa. It features chicken braised with tomatoes, onions, carrots, cabbage and chiles. Our version is milder than what you would find in West Africa, but still has a bit of a kick! It can be eaten on its own, and is wonderful over rice. 

Ingredients: chicken,* chicken bone broth,* onions,* cabbage,* carrots,* crushed tomatoes,* tomato paste,* garlic,* scallions,* Celtic sea salt, paprika,* thyme,* celery salt,* curry powder,* black pepper,* habanero peppers,* bay leaves,* cayenne* (*=organic)

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

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

Ingredients: grassfed beef,* beef and chicken 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.

In this week's "meaty pint," grassfed ground beef is sauteed with fresh mustard greens, ginger, garlic and mild spices, then finished with fresh cilantro and lime juice for a delicious and nutrient-rich main course. We temper in a bit of pureed beef liver for added nutrition. Perfect over rice or just by itself. 

Ingredients: grassfed ground beef,* mustard greens,* onions,* beef bone broth,* cilantro,* lime juice,* lemon juice,* garlic,* ginger,* olive oil, cumin,* Red Boat Fish Sauce (anchovies, sea salt), beef liver,* Celtic sea salt, coriander*  (* = organic)

Recipe is gluten-free, dairy-free, black pepper-free, nightshade-free and GAPS Diet-friendly (contains heated olive oil).

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 simmer chicken meatballs with the sauce. Perfection! Lovely by itself, or over rice, quinoa, lentils or chickpeas, steamed sweet potatoes or sauteed spinach.

Ingredients: chicken meatballs (ground chicken,* onions,* pastured eggs,* pureed chicken liver,* garlic,* sprouted lentil flour,* Celtic sea salt, black pepper*) and 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.

A custard of pastured eggs and Straus dairy is baked with Rumiano grassfed cheddar, sauteed summer squash 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.

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,* 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.

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.

A mild chili featuring the famous Three Sisters of Native America: maize, beans and squash. In our version, Alma Semillera heirloom posole is nixtamalized (cooked with slaked lime to release B Vitamins) and then simmered until tender in a savory and lightly spiced tomato base with white butter beans from Iacopi Farm in Half Moon Bay and summer squash. When you eat this stew, celebrate Native American wisdom! Planting these three crops together provides benefits to each: corn provides a climbing structure for the beans, which add nitrogen to the soil, while the squash leaves shade the roots of the corn and the beans and prevent soil evaporation.

Ingredients: zucchini,* posole,* butter beans, onions,* crushed tomatoes,* olive oil, garlic,* cilantro,* Celtic sea salt, apple cider vinegar,* coriander,* cumin,* paprika,* smoked paprika,* cinnamon,* chipotle powder,* cloves,* bay leaves, wild-harvested kombu sea vegetable (a small amount cooked with the beans to add nutrition and aid digestability)  (* = organic)

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

This full-flavored bean soup features lima beans that have been activated by soaking and cooked with kombu (sea vegetable), then blended with our housemade vegetable broth with plenty of luscious Seka Hills olive oil, garlic, fresh herbs and nutrient-dense greens. Try it with the addictive, gluten-free Cult Crackers or a toasted slice of one of the artisanal breads we offer.

Ingredients: lima beans,* vegetable broth (filtered water, onions,* carrots,* celery*), olive oil, spinach,* arugula,* lemon juice & zest,* dandelion greens,* parsley,* scallions,* garlic,* apple cider vinegar,* Celtic sea salt, rosemary,* wild-harvested kombu sea vegetable**, black pepper*  (*=organic)

Recipe is vegan, gluten-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.

Shiitake mushrooms are a featured flavor in this complex infusion of roasted garlic and stimulating spices finished with a delicate floral note of ried chrysanthemums. The ingredients in this broth balance warming and cooling properties, stimulating and soothing, and provide a variety of health benefits. Chrysanthemum and shiitakes, for example, are known in Chinese medicine to be beneficial for the immune system and blood pressure, while black peppercorns and ginger are anti-inflammatory, and support circulation and digestion. Heat and sip by itself, or use as a soup base with your favorite proteins, vegetables or noodles.

Ingredients: chicken bone broth,* garlic,* shiitake mushrooms,* dry white wine,* orange juice,* ginger,* Celtic sea salt, white wine vinegar,* chrysanthemum flowers,* black peppercorns,* bay leaves,* cloves,* annatto seeds,* fenugreek seeds*  (* = organic)

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

Chickpeas and red kidney beans met up with zucchini and fell in love. This trio along with celery and minced red onions got dressed up with a mildy sweet and somewhat zesty vinaigrette.

Ingredients: chickpeas,* red kidney beans,* zucchini,* celery,* red onion,* apple cider vinegar,* olive oil, parsley,* raw honey, Celtic sea salt, wild-harvested kombu, brown mustard seeds,* yellow mustard seeds,* mustard, powder*  (* = organic)  

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

A perfect accompaniment to a meal! Massa Organics brown rice is soaked and steamed, then tossed with a delicious blend of green herbs: cilantro, parsley, scallions, and garlic, along with olive oil and citrus for a delightful side dish.

Great with sauteed meat or veggies, fresh tomato or avocado, melted cheese -- and of course, your favorite beans!

Ingredients: brown rice,* cilantro,* parsley,* scallions,* garlic,* lime zest,* lime juice,* orange juice,* olive oil, Celtic sea salt, black pepper,* filtered water (*=organic)

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

This hummus is not only delicious, it is GAPS Diet-friendly! Made with tender green lentils, this take on the classic is seasoned with garlic, cilantro, and tahini, and topped with paprika-infused olive oil. Perfect as a dip or spread. 

Ingredients: green lentils,* sesame tahini,* olive oil,* cilantro,* lemon juice,* garlic,* Celtic sea salt, cumin,* paprika,* bay leaves,* cayenne*  (* = organic)

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

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.

Sweetened with maple syrup and palm sugar, this tapioca pudding highlights the flavor of fragrant vanilla beans as well as the special sweetness of maple.

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

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