Baby Lima beans 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,* baby Lima 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.)

Inspired by a traditional Brazilian recipe, this luscious chicken and rice dish is seasoned with sauteed ginger and garlic, mildly spiced, and rich with a tomato and coconut milk sauce. Try it with a dollop of yogurt and a sprinkling of fresh cilantro on top!

Ingredients: brown rice,* chicken and chicken bone broth,* Native Forest coconut milk (guar gum-free),* onions,* tomato paste,* parsley,* ginger,* garlic,* cumin,* coriander,* turmeric, Celtic sea salt, black pepper,* cayenne*  (* = organic)

Recipe is gluten-free and dairy-free.

Inspired by traditional dishes of Eastern Europe, this soup features a housemade pork sausage seasoned with garlic and sweet smoked paprika, and enriched with a bit of liver. The sausage is roasted, then simmered in broth with fresh cabbage and a variety of mushrooms. Tomato paste adds depth, and the soup is finished with a sprinkling of parsley and a splash of housemade sauerkraut brine. We recommend serving with a dollop of yogurt and a spoonful of sauerkraut, as they do in Eastern Europe.

Ingredients: pastured ground pork, cabbage,* pastured pork trotter bone broth, onions,* mushrooms,* tomato paste,* dried shiitake,* portobello,* maitake,* and oyster* mushrooms, pureed beef liver, sauerkraut brine (juice from green cabbage,* Celtic sea salt), parsley,* garlic,* porcini powder,* Celtic sea salt, smoked paprika,* marjoram,* red wine vinegar,* black pepper,* Allstar Applewood Smoked Salt, thyme,* bay leaves*  (* = organic) 

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

Our weekly "Meaty Pint." Grassfed ground beef is simmered with onions, tomato paste, garlic and spices, and a bit of bone broth and pureed liver, for a meaty filling that can be eaten as is, used as a stuffing for fresh peppers or a taco filling, or a great Sloppy Joe for kids of all ages. 

Ingredients: grassfed ground beef, beef bone broth,* onions,* tomato paste,* olive oil, beef liver,* garlic,* thyme,* oregano,* Celtic sea salt,* parsley,* red wine vinegar,* black pepper,* cinnamon,* allspice,* bay leaves*  (* = organic)

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

Our version of the classic, with poached chicken, apples, tarragon, celery, red onion and an avocado oil based mayonnaise. 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 meat,* celery,* red onion,* Chosen Classic Avocado Oil Mayonnaise (avocado oil, filtered water, egg yolks, whole eggs,* distilled white vinegar,* mustard (distilled vinegar, water, mustard seed, salt, spices),* salt, rosemary extract*), Granny Smith apples,* parsley,* lemon juice,* Celtic sea salt, Dijon mustard (distilled white vinegar,* water, mustard seed,* sea salt, clove*), tarragon,* black pepper* (*=organic) 

Recipe is gluten-free and GAPS Diet-friendly 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 (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.

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 and baked until just browned, 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.

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. 

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.

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 butternut 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: butternut squash,* 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 colorful dish showcases roasted butternut squash and sauteed kale and chard. The greens are sauteed with onions, fresh ginger and spices, then mixed with roasted and pureed butternut squash and coconut milk for a delicious side dish.

Ingredients: butternut squash,* kale,* onions,* chard,* Native Forest coconut milk (guar gum-free),* coconut oil,* ginger,* ground coriander seeds,* lemon juice,* turmeric,* Celtic sea salt, black pepper  (* = organic)

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

Celebrate with the return of this seasonal salad, featuring fennel, beets and roasted pumpkin seeds, layered with baby spinach, arugula, sheep feta and delicate sprouted red quinoa. The dressing is our own Apple-Parsley Vinaigrette.

Ingredients: red beets,* fennel,*spinach,* arugula,* red quinoa,* sheep feta, olive oil, Bernie Best raw apple cider and apple cider vinegar,* pumpkin seeds,* parsley,* Celtic sea salt, black pepper*  (*=organic)

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

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.

Infused with lime zest, the tang of freshly squeezed lime juice is balanced with the sweetness of honey, then set with Great Lakes gelatin before being topped with a layer of coconut cream gelatina.

Ingredients: filtered water, lime juice,* coconut milk (guar gum-free),* raw honey, grassfed beef gelatin,* lime zest,* vanilla extract,* Celtic sea salt, lime essential oil* (* = organic)

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

Incredibly light with a slight crisp of a crust on top, this luscious gluten-free treat is not to be missed. It features a combination of flours — almond, coconut, rice and potato. We blend this with pastured eggs, local Seka Hills olive oil and Straus sour cream. Warm it up first for an especially intoxicating experience!

Ingredients: coconut flour,* rice flour,* potato flour,* Straus sour cream,* pastured eggs,* coconut palm sugar,* almond flour,* olive oil, cocoa powder,* Dandy Blend (soluble extracts of roasted barley, rye, chicory root, dandelion root and beet root), arrowroot, vanilla extract, baking soda, baking powder, Celtic sea salt  (* = organic)

Recipe is vegetarian and gluten-free.**

**Dandy Blend is made of the water-soluble extracts of five ingredients; three roots and two grains (barley and rye), not from the ingredients themselves. The ingredients are roasted, covered with hot water, and allowed to steep. The water, with the soluble portions of all the components, is separated from the grounds. The remaining fine brown powder left is what becomes Dandy Blend. All the gluten and other water-insoluble substances are left behind.

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.