We wait all year for asparagus to hit the streets, then it's gone with the last rains. Enjoy it while it lasts. Organic chicken is simmered in mineral-rich bone broth with asparagus, leeks and chard, along with celery, parsley and fresh herbs.

Ingredients: chicken meat* and bone broth,* asparagus,* 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.

This dairy-free soup features wild mushrooms and locally grown, traditionally hand-harvested wild rice. It marries beautifully with our mix of wild and crimini mushrooms, chicken, Lundberg brown rice, Madeira wine and herbs.

Ingredients: chicken meat and bone broth,* Lundberg brown rice,* wild rice,* crimini mushrooms,* onions,* dried porcini,* shiitake,* oyster* mushrooms, Madeira wine, parsley,* garlic, Celtic sea salt, porcini powder,* thyme,* black pepper,* bay leaves,* carrot* (* = organic).  

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

This chili starts with grassfed, Regenerative Certified ground beef from Carman Ranch, simmered with California-grown Pleasant Grove black beans cooked in beef bone broth, 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. Add some diced avocado, and top it with 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 chiles, citric acid),* chili powder,* black pepper,* coriander,* smoked paprika,* cinnamon,* bay leaves,* chipotle powder,* cayenne*  (* = organic)

Recipe is gluten-free and dairy-free.

The Specific Carbohydrate Diet (SCD) considers black beans "legal" while the Gut and Psychology Syndrome Diet (GAPS) considers them "illegal." 

For a taste of the French countryside (and the Bay Area countryside) we saute leeks with lots of greens from local farms, and braise them in our pork bone broth with French green lentils and brined pastured pork leg from Marin Sun Farms. A splash of dry white wine to finish, and you have a hearty bowl of soup that is great with a bit of sauerkraut mixed in or a dollop of yogurt cream.

Ingredients: pastured pork, pork bone broth, French green lentils,* mustard greens,* escarole,* leeks,* white wine,* olive oil, Celtic sea salt, garlic,* thyme,* apple cider vinegar,* rosemary,* bay leaves,* cloves*  (* = organic)

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

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 (water, mustard seed,* vinegar,* salt, turmeric,* spice*), tarragon,* black pepper* (*=organic) 

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

Our "Meaty Pint."  Grassfed beef is enriched with a bit of pureed beef liver and sauteed with onions, spice, herbs and fresh arugula for a delicious dish that can be eaten as is or served over rice, pasta, or potatoes, ow with steamed vegetables and olive oil.

Ingredients: ground beef, onions,* tomato paste,* beef bone broth, arugula,* garlic,* beef liver, 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.

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.

An unexpected and thoroughly delicious combination! This traditional Dominican baked dish is called Pastelon de Platano Maduro. A layer of mashed ripe plantains cooked with butter and coconut oil tops a savory layer of grassfed ground beef sauteed with onions, green olives, mild spices and a few seasonal sweet peppers. A sprinkling of Sierra Nevada grassfed cheddar cheese tops it off, and then it is baked for a wonderful and kid-friendly taste of the Caribbean!

Ingredients: grassfed ground beef,* plantains, onions,* cheddar cheese,* crushed tomatoes,* tomato paste,* beef bone broth,* green bell peppers,* butter,* green olives,* parsley,* beef liver, coconut oil,* garlic,* Celtic sea salt, black pepper,* oregano,* paprika,* cayenne,* bay leaves*   (*=organic)

Recipe is gluten-free and contains dairy.

We'll go head-to-head with any mac & cheese! California brown rice is soaked overnight in enzymatic water, then steamed and mixed with Straus butter and milk, along with pastured eggs. We add sauteed kale, leeks, baby spinach, plenty of Sierra Nevada Graziers raw grassfed cheddar, and our own Yogurt Cream. It's all baked until golden for a delicious, classic casserole that can be eaten for breakfast, lunch or dinner, and is a big hit with kids! 

Ingredients: brown rice,* Sierra Nevada Graziers raw cheddar cheese,* pastured eggs,* kale,* spinach,* leeks,* Straus milk,* Yogurt Cream,* butter,* Celtic sea salt, nutmeg*  (* = organic)

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

Directions: Best eaten hot or warm. Reheat slices in a covered pan with a little milk or water, or remove lid and place entire pie in a preheated 350° oven for 20-30 minutes or until warmed through.

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.

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.

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This lovely and simple tonic infuses the flavors and healing powers of seasonal greens into our chicken bone broth. Enjoy as is, make it a soup with chicken or beans, sauteed vegetables and fresh herbs, or use it as a base to cook your rice or beans and give them a subtly rich, herbaceous flavor!

Ingredients: chicken bone broth* infused with fennel,* asparagus,* parsley,* Bernie's Best apple cider vinegar,* marjoram-infused white wine vinegar,* Celtic sea salt  (*=organic)

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

Variations of this classic seasonal soup can be found on tables from Provence to Genoa. Navy beans are simmered in housemade vegetable broth with onions, leeks, carrots, cabbage, kale and a fresh puree of basil and Seka Hills olive oil. Try it with a sprinkling of Parmesan.

Ingredients: vegetable broth (filtered water, onions, carrots, celery),* carrots,* leeks,* chard,* kale,* cabbage,* navy beans,* onions,* olive oil, basil puree (basil,* olive oil), Celtic sea salt, parsley,* sage,* bay leaves,* kombu sea vegetable, sage-infused white wine vinegar* (* = organic)

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

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 wonderfully zesty Indian vegetable dish! Fresh cauliflower florets are roasted with housemade ghee, simmered with tomatoes, onions and spices, then finished with fresh cilantro. Delicious by itself, over rice, or with a dollop of yogurt cream.

Ingredients: cauliflower,* crushed tomatoes,* onions,* ghee (clarified butter),* cilantro,* garlic,* ginger,* coriander,* Celtic sea salt, cumin seeds,* bay leaves,* garam masala spice blend (cardamom, cinnamon, cloves, cumin, black pepper, coriander),* turmeric,* cayenne* (*=organic)

Recipe is vegetarian, gluten-free, contains dairy in the form of ghee, and is GAPS Diet-friendly.

An easy, lovely dish, with sprouted lentils to improve disgestion and maximize nutrient availability. Roasted cauliflower, carrots and French green lentils are tossed in a bright, mildly-spiced dressing. Serve at room temperature.

Ingredients: cauliflower,* sprouted French green lentils,* carrots,* olive oil, cilantro,* scallions,* lemon juice,* garlic,* Celtic sea salt, cumin,* sweet paprika,* black pepper,* smoked paprika,* turmeric,* coriander,* cinnamon,* allspice,* nutmeg,* cloves*  (* = organic)

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

A probiotic, vinegar-free salad with a wonderful burst of citrus flavor. It features our Golden Guardian Kraut, and the dressing includes orange juice that has been cooked down until thick and aromatic. Blanched carrots and vibrant greens complement the kraut, along with sprouted and toasted pumpkin seeds. A perfect meal to go! 

Ingredients: baby arugula,* carrots,* Golden Guardian Kraut (green cabbage,* turmeric,* Celtic sea salt, ginger,* garlic,* lemon zest,* black pepper*), orange juice,* roasted pumpkin seeds,* olive oil, lemon juice,* Celtic sea salt  (* = organic) 

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

Aster Tezare grew up in Eritrea where everyone kept a jar of kemem tsebhi on hand to add to lentils, beans, or rice or to spread on bread such as injera. This version of the condiment is pureed with a combination of parsley, ginger, roasted and raw garlic, and Seka Hills olive oil. It is perfect for stirring into broth or for topping soup, stew, fish, grains, or chicken for added brightness and flavor. Aster, who was our sister in the kitchen before moving to Sacramento, claims it will cure any cold. 

Ingredients: garlic,* ginger,* parsley,* olive oil, Celtic sea salt (*=organic)

Recipe is vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free, nut-free, nightshade-free, black pepper-free and GAPS/Paleo Diets-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.

PRODUCTION ISSUE - Product not available. 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.