Finally! Certified Organic chia seeds are now an option! Grown in South America. These are wonderful for making puddings, dressings, and as a substitute for oils (2 T chia seeds soaked in 3/4 cup water for 1 cup of oil).
Certified Organic Raw Hemp Seeds from Nutiva $10.00/lb
**Imported from Canada**
Hemp seeds contain all of the essential amino acids and are high in omega 3s. Good protein source and very tasty! A versatile option in recipes. Keep refrigerated.
Organically Grown Raw Macadamia Nuts - $15.00/lb
We are absolutely thrilled to have found our macadamia nut farmer. He takes macadamias very seriously and realizes the importance of drying at ambient temperatures to preserve enzymes. Grown with compost and water only. These are shelled and have been dried at ambient temperatures and are very fresh! We order in small quantities from the farmer and he cracks them to order. These have not been frozen, however the farmer tells us that freezing is just fine. Minimize exposure to moisture (condensation) and air to maintain freshness. If you decide to freeze or refrigerate them, take care upon thawing as condensation develpment can lead to rancidity. Use within a week after taking out of the freezer. Note about the Pieces: these are to be soaked and blended to make mac milk, dressings, crusts, desserts, sauces, etc. These are not ideal for snacking. We are temporarily out of the pieces, but expect more soon.... Note: As this farmer is a small producer using manual methods for cracking and sorting, some nuts are not dried uniformally. This results in some nuts being harder than others and some being chewier. Gluten Free.
Organically Grown Raw Pecans - $10.00/lb
These pecans are from the mid-West. Grown in accordance with organic standards, but not certified yet. Ambient air-dried. Wonderful treats! Kept under refrigeration. Farmer says freezing is great and will keep in the freezer for years. When removing from the freezer, keep in the refrigerator. Gluten Free These are from the 2008 harvest. The 2009 harvest has been delayed until at least February 2010 due to weather conditions.
Certified Organic Raw Pecans (in-shell) - $6.50/lb
2009 Harvest not available Most organic pecans are washed in chlorinated water and dried with heat to remove excess moisture. These are California-grown and have been washed in well-water and have been air-dried only. No heat used. Note: These are in-shell pecans. We include the shelled pecans in the picture to show how light in color these are. The reason you see darker ones other places is because they have been subjected to heat. Since these were hand-hulled, some of the shells still have some of the greenish hull dust residue still on them. This does not affect the nut at all. We recommend washing the shells off prior to cracking. If not cracking immediately, we recommend storing in an open container to allow the nuts to continue to dry.
Wildcrafted Domestic Raw Pine Nuts (in-shell) - $12.00/lb
We had never tried pine nuts before because all of the ones we had found were either rancid in bulk bins or from China. We could not believe how fantastic these are! Sweet with a deep flavor. These are domestically grown and are still in the shell. No heat used during processing. These are the soft-shell variety and are easy to shell with your hands (no tools needed!), however they will take a bit of time to shell. Makes excellent pesto with just basil and garlic. Recipe coming soon to the Recipe page. If you prefer to soak nuts prior to eating them, we recommend soaking these while still shelled as the taste fades considerably if you soak them after removing the shell. Our pine nuts are fresh and have not been dried, so they still retain moisture. Therefore, you would want to crack as you use them or crack and put them in the freezer if you aren't going to use them right away. Then, when you take them out of the freezer, use them within a day or so. Gluten Free.
Certified Organic Domestic Raw Sunflower Seeds - $6.00/lb
We are so excited about these! Most if not all of the sunflower seeds in the stores are from China since the US crops are smaller and cost more. These are domestically-grown seeds that have not been frozen. No heat used in processing.
Certified Organic Raw English Walnuts - $10.00/lb
These walnuts are rich and sweet-tasting and have been air-dried naturally before being cracked in small batches to maintain freshness. Currently, we have the Chandler variety, mostly halves. Shelled by hand. Most walnuts are dried at high heats to remove excess moisture. These have not been frozen and have been kept under refrigeration since shelled. Keep refrigerated to maintain freshness. Refrigeration is best to maintain the integrity of the nut. If you need to freeze them, use soon after thawing. Caution: may contain shell pieces. We pack all of our foods as securely as possible, but due to shifting that might occur, there might be some walnut powder resulting. Gluten Free
Certified Organic Raw Walnuts (in shell) - $5.00/lb
These sweet and yummy walnuts have only been husked - no other processing. Currently, we have the Hartley variety. Very fresh. Like our shelled walnuts, these have been only air-dried. These have not been frozen. Keep in a dry place. Gluten Free.
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