If you can't get to the farm, we'll bring the farm to you! Chicken is simmered in mineral-rich bone broth with cauliflower, chard leeks and parsley and fresh herbs.

Ingredients: pastured chicken meat and bone broth,* cauliflower,* 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.

Most of the chickens we source are pasture-raised, and fed a supplemental diet that is organic, soy-free and corn-free. We also source some chicken meat and broth bones that are organic but not pasture-raised.

This old-fashioned chicken soup features carrots from Paul's Produce, leeks from Tomatero Farm and celery sauteed with fresh herbs in the traditional mirepoix, then simmered in mineral-rich bone broth with plenty of chicken. It is finished with fresh herbs from Feral Heart Farm in Sunol for a nutritive and delicious soup that also makes a perfect base for Chicken-Noodle, Chicken Soup with Rice or Matzo Ball soup. 

Ingredients: chicken bone broth* and meat,* leeks,* onions,* celery,* carrots,* parsley,* chicken fat,* thyme,* sage,* rosemary,* Celtic sea salt, bay leaves,* Allstar Organics celery salt*  (* = organic)

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

Most of the chickens we source are pasture-raised, and fed a supplemental diet that is organic, soy-free and corn-free. We also source some chicken meat and broth bones that are organic but not pasture-raised.

This delicious chicken and coconut milk-based broth, much less spicy than what you will find in Thailand or even at Thai restaurants, satisfies with a harmonious interplay of lemongrass, galangal, makrut lime leaf, cilantro and fish sauce. Heat and drink on its own, or use to make the traditional Thai soup, Tom Kha, with meat, seafood and/or vegetables. Try it this week with our Thai Style Ground Pork, inspired by the traditional dish Larb Moo.

Ingredients: chicken bone broth,* Native Forest coconut milk (guar gum-free),* shallots, lemongrass,* galangal, cilantro,* lime juice and zest,* Red Boat Fish Sauce (anchovies, sea salt), unfiltered honey, Celtic sea salt, makrut lime leaves, Thai chiles  (*=organic)

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

*Our chicken broth is made with bones that are all organic, some of which are pastured and some are not.

Grassfed brisket is marinated in a traditional seasoned brine, then braised in mineral-rich broth with aromatic spices and carrots, turnips, cabbage and rutabagas from local Bay Area farms. The term "corning" comes from the nuggets of rock salt often used in this traditional meat preservation method.

Ingredients: grassfed beef* and beef bone broth,* brine (filtered water, Celtic sea salt, garlic,* apple cider vinegar,* honey,* bay leaves,* mustard seeds,* peppercorns,* curing salt (sodium chloride and sodium nitrite)*, celery seeds*), cabbage,* carrots,* onions,* rutabagas,* turnips,* mustard seed,* allspice,* black pepper,* cloves*  (* = organic)

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

Note: We use nitrite because there is evidence that a small amount of sodium nitrite is healthier than a large amount of so-called natural vegetable-based nitrate such as celery powder, which can convert to toxic nitrosamines in the body. Check out the article "Save Your Bacon" by Kaayla Daniel on the Weston A. Price Foundation website and "The 'No-Nitrates Added' Hoax" by master charcutier Michael Ruhlman.

A dairy-free version of the classic, featuring our scrumptious, broth-based Coconut Tikka Masala Sauce. Perfection! 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. 

Ingredients: pastured chicken meat* and 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.

The chicken in this dish, from Burroughs Family Farm in Hollister, is pasture-raised and fed an organic diet that is soy-free and corn-free.

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.

Grassfed beef and pastured pork from Marin Sun Farms are simmered with green olives, capers, raisins and seasonings, and enriched with a bit of beef liver for the bottom layer of this casserole. The meat is topped with a flavorful puree of black beans slow-cooked in bone broth. Finally, the top is sprinkled with grassfed 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,* housemade chili powder (pasilla and guajillo chiles, sweet paprika,* onion powder,* oregano,* cumin*), 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 combination of pastured and organic chicken livers are seared and puréed with onions, lots of Straus butter, sea salt, mustard, parsley, a few drops of brandy, black pepper and cloves for a rich 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 Morell's rye bread or the irresitable Cult Crackers.

Ingredients: chicken livers, Straus butter,* onions,* parsley,* chicken bone broth, Celtic sea salt, brandy,* Dijon mustard* (non-grain distilled vinegar, mustard seed, salt, clove), thyme,* black pepper,* mace,* cloves*  (* = organic)

Recipe is gluten-free and contains butter.

You may find yourself addicted to these sumptuous, versatile and easy-to-cook treats. Grilled or roasted, crispy, mildly spiced skin gives way to succulent meat of marinated chicken legs. You can thaw the tin fairly quickly, then roast or grill the drumsticks at around 350 degrees for 45 minutes. Serve over rice or sauteed greens, with a salad or vegetable soup.

Ingredients: pastured chicken drumsticks,* Seka Hills olive oil,* garlic,* smoked paprika,* sweet paprika,* Allstar Organics Applewood Smoked Salt, oregano*  (* = organic)

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

The drumsticks for this dish comes from Burroughs Family Farm in Hollister; the chickens are pasture-raised and fed an organic diet that is soy-free and corn-free.

Customers are continually amazed at how close the taste and feel of this soup comes to the comfort of classic cream of tomato -- without any tomato! A nightshade-free pureed soup that combines the velvety texture of butternut squash with the earthy richness of beets and carrots. Coconut milk lends creaminess to this deeply nourishing dish, full of the powerhouse vegetables of the old-fashioned root cellar. Try it with a dollop of our Piima or Yogurt Cream.

Ingredients: butternut squash,* coconut milk*, beets,* carrots,* onions,* celery,* kalamata olives, coconut butter,* white wine,* lemon juice,* olive oil,* garlic,* basil,* Celtic sea salt, white wine vinegar,* oregano,* marjoram,* thyme,* bay leaves,* turmeric*  (* = organic)

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

How lucky we are to have such a variety of fresh vegetables from local farms in January! Sauteed broccoli, carrots and mushrooms are simmered together in a mild peanut curry sauce, flavored with a housemade blend of toasted spices, along with coconut aminos and fresh lemon, and enriched with plenty of coconut milk. 

Ingredients: onions,* carrots,* broccoli,* mushrooms,* peanut butter,* Native Forest coconut milk (guar gum-free),* lemon juice,* cumin,* ginger,* coconut oil,* Celtic sea salt, coriander,* honey,* lemongrass,* garlic,* coconut aminos,*  coconut vinegar,* turmeric,* lemon zest*  (* = organic)

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

French green lentils are slow-simmered in white wine and our chicken bone broth with fresh vegetables and herbs until tender. Lovely, local Seka Hills olive oil adds richness, and the lentils are finished with white wine vinegar and parsley. 

Ingredients: French green lentils,* chicken bone broth,* onions,* carrots,* celery,* white wine,* parsley,* olive oil,* garlic,* Celtic sea salt, white wine vinegar,* thyme,* black pepper,* bay leaves*  (* = organic) 

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

Pleasant Grove Farms black beans from Northern California are simmered and puréed with sauteed onions, oregano, chili powder, smoked paprika, beef bone broth and the key flavor enhancer, pastured housemade lard, for a creamy and nutrient-dense side dish. 

Ingredients: black beans,* grassfed beef bone broth,* onions,* pastured lard, garlic,* apple cider vinegar,* Celtic sea salt, cumin,* oregano,* coriander,* housemade chili powder (pasilla & guajillo chiles, sweet paprika,* onion powder,* oregano,* cumin*), smoked paprika,* kombu sea vegetable  (* = organic)

Recipe is gluten-free and dairy-free.

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, which is not on the GAPS Diet Introductory Diet or SCD protocol.

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 house-made 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.

A beautiful, delicious pickle for the holidays. Little "Christmas trees" of Romanesco broccoli and Easter egg radishes are cultured in a brine with Celtic sea salt, herbs, and spices for a delightful and decorative pickle.

Ingredients: romanesco broccoli,* red Easter radishes,* garlic,* ginger,* lime zest,* Celtic sea salt, cinnamon sticks,* annatto seeds,* coriander seeds,* yellow mustard seeds,* black & white peppercorns,* juniper berries,* whole allspice,* red pepper chili flakes,* bay leaves,*    (* = organic)

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

Fresh leaves from an edible variety of chrysanthemum are just coming into season at a local urban farm, Kibo Farm. The tender leaves are blended with umeboshi plums, along with ginger, sesame seeds and a squeeze of lemon juice to create a uniquely zesty and nourishing probiotic pesto. Chrysanthemum leaves are higher in potassium than bananas, and contain significant amounts of calcium, vitamins A & C, antioxidants and flavonoids.

Ingredients: shungiku (chrysanthemum greens),* olive oil,* toasted sesame oil,* pureed housemade ume plums, ginger,* sesame seeds,* lemon juice,* hosemade ume plum vinegar  (* = organic) 

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

A scrumptious, dairy-free version of Caesar dressing, which you may be enjoying lately in our Kale Caesar Salad in a Jar. For a classic Caesar Salad, toss with romaine hearts and top with grated parmesan cheese and homemade croutons. This dressing can also be used as a dip for crudite, and for a range of delicious salads: white bean, potato, or pasta. We're now using eggs from Burroughs Family Farms that come from chickens that are pasture-raised, and fed an organic diet that is soy-free and corn-free!

Ingredients: olive oil,* raw pastured egg yolks,* lemon juice,* lemon zest,* capers, garlic,* anchovies, TSH Cultured Mustard (yellow mustard seed,* onion powder,* sweet paprika,* turmeric,* apple cider vinegar,* white wine vinegar,* unfiltered honey, sauerkraut brine (juice from green cabbage,* Celtic sea salt)), black pepper*  (* = organic)

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

We created a vegan version of our popular dressing, with no eggs! Fresh cilantro, scallions and lime are blended together with Seka Hills olive oil and a splash of coconut vinegar for this bright salad dressing. This would also be perfect on anything with Mexican or Southeast Asian flavors.

Ingredients: olive oil,* cilantro,* coconut vinegar,* lime juice* and zest,* scallions,* garlic,* Celtic sea salt, black pepper*

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

Finally--a store-bought mayonnaise as nourishing and delicious as homemade. No soybean oil! We mellow the flavor of Seka Hills olive oil with Straus yogurt cream, which also helps to preserve the fresh mayonnaise. Perfect on sandwiches, as a dip for asparagus or artichokes, or use it to make homemade egg salad, potato salad, chicken salad, or as a base for salad dressings. We've been especially enjoying it mixed into Vital Choice Albacore Tuna, Salmon, Mackerel or Sardines. We're now using eggs from Burroughs Family Farms that come from chickens that are pasture-raised, and fed an organic diet that is soy-free and corn-free!

Ingredients: raw pastured egg yolks,* yogurt cream,* olive oil,* lemon juice, Dijon mustard* (non-grain distilled vinegar, mustard seed, sea salt, clove) Celtic sea salt, black pepper*  (* = organic)

Recipe is gluten-free and contains dairy.

Yet another generations-old recipe from our resident pickler (emeritus) Andy Renard's Louisiana family vault. This piquant blend of sweet and heat can be used as a meat condiment or a welcome addition to a cheese platter. Try it paired with Sierra Nevada Chevre!

Ingredients: raw honey, apple cider vinegar,* red jalapenos,* green bell peppers,* Great Lakes grassfed beef gelatin, lemon juice*  (* = organic)

Recipe is gluten-free, dairy-free, black pepper-free, GAPS Diet-friendly and not vegetarian.

Our extra thick and rich yogurt cream made with Straus yogurt and nothing more. Use a dollop as a topping on savory or sweet dishes, or use as a spread on crackers or crostini. Anywhere you would use cream cheese, crème fraîche, or sour cream, yogurt cream can be substituted!

Ingredient: Straus yogurt,* strained to remove the liquid whey (* = organic)

Recipe is gluten-free and contains dairy.

Product comes frozen. This concentrated paste combines the adaptogenic power of turmeric with a bit of black pepper, which is known to increase turmeric's potency many times over. Designed as a base for Golden Milk, a classic Ayurvedic healing drink, you can also add it to broth or rice, blend it onto curries or stir-fries, even add it to scrambled eggs!

Serving suggestion: to make Golden Milk, stir 1/2 teaspoon of Golden Blend into 1 cup of heated milk of your choosing. Note: If you are taking other dietary herbs or supplements, you may want to check with your practitioner to make sure this is compatible.

Ingredients: coconut oil,* turmeric,* black pepper,* filtered water  (* = organic)

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

Product note: We recommend using this product within 1 1/2 weeks, or frozen. Product can be divided into individual servings (1/2 teaspoon) wrapped in wax paper and frozen in an airtight container for ease of use. 

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.

A Vitamin C-rich cold infusion of hibiscus and ginger is sweetened with raw unfiltered honey, and balanced with lime juice, vanilla extract and sea salt before being set with Great Lakes gelatin and topped with a layer of coconut cream gelatina.

Ingredients: Native Forest coconut milk (guar gum-free),* an infusion of hibiscus flowers* and ginger root* in filtered water, unfiltered California honey, grassfed beef gelatin, lime juice* & zest,* vanilla extract,* Celtic sea salt  (* = organic)

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

Rather than using grain flour, our Paleo Banana Bread is made with almond and coconut flours. The result is a satisfying sweet treat that is not only gluten-free, but low in carbohydrates and higher in protein than your ordinary banana bread. Enjoy! We're now using eggs from Burroughs Family Farms that come from chickens that are pasture-raised, and fed an organic diet that is soy-free and corn-free!

Ingredients: bananas,* pastured eggs,* almond flour (organic blanched almonds),* maple syrup,* coconut oil,* coconut flour,* vanilla extract,* baking soda,* baking powder, nutmeg,* Celtic sea salt  (* = organic)

Recipe is vegetarian, gluten-free, dairy-free and Paleo Diet-friendly.

Finally, a truly nutritious carrot cake not smothered in frosting -- if you must, we have an equally nourishing Yogurt Cream frosting on the menu.! This lovely cake does hold its own, with just the right density and fluff, balance of sweet and nutty, with coconut oil and browned Straus butter baked with fresh local carrots.

Ingredients: carrots,* sprouted spelt flour,* pastured eggs,* sucanat,* palm sugar,* butter,* coconut oil,* shredded coconut,* vanilla extract,* ginger,* cinnamon,* baking powder, baking soda, Celtic sea salt  (* = organic)

Recipe is vegetarian and contains dairy.

Dried healthy soup mix in a jar! Perfect for camping, a gift for a friend, or to keep ready on your shelf for a last-minute meal. We sprouted and dehydrated lentils, then layered them with dehydrated onions, carrots, celery, leeks, kale, and chard as well as spices to make this soup ready to cook. Just put the jar contents in a pot, add water (or our bone broth!) and bring to a simmer. Cook until tender, and eat! You can also add a fat of your own choosing (ghee, olive oil, bacon fat, or other) for increased nutrition and richness.

Ingredients: dehydrated sprouted lentils*, carrots*, onion*, celery*, leeks*, kale*, chard*, bay leaves,* Celtic sea salt, turmeric,* sumac,* black pepper, thyme,* ginger,* rosemary*  (* = organic)

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

Dried Soup Mix Cooking Instructions

Directions: Pour pint of dried soup mix into a medium pot. Add 1.5 quarts of water or bone broth and bring to a boil. Simmer about 40 minutes, or until lentils are tender, adding liquid to desired thickness. Yields approx. 1.25 quarts soup