kaia foods produces organic, raw, gluten-free products. food stand displayed granola and edible…read moreseeds of many varieties and spiciness. locale: jack london square farmers market (also most whole foods and health markets) sampling: -(sweet curry) sprouted sunflower seeds(3) addictive, fiery seeds. good for snacking. -spicy orange pumpkin seeds(2) nice agave nectar flavoring with some spiciness. semi-addictive foodnotes: - kaia foods "make(s) our foods sprout, season, mix, and puree organic ingredients before dehydrating them at low temperatures" *nutrients not processed away. -seeds have high oil content, i.e. fat. still an alternative to chips as snack food. -samplies freely given.

These nuts are out of this world. You walk by the stand thinking to yourself...ehhh...it's just…read moreanother almond stand. What's so special about almonds. Well, looks can be deceiving because they are AMAZING! Not only do they have a range of flavors that match all taste buds from sweet, savory, to spicy, they have dried fruits, pistachios, and walnuts... The stand is nicely laid out and there are cute drawings that correspond to each flavor. This place is what you call a family store in the Farmers Market.. Malik Ranch Nuts is the perfect complement to the energy and atmosphere at the market. Check them out. Oh...and try the wasabi almonds!

This nut stand at the Saturday Noe Valley Farmer's Market has the most delicious roasted almonds in…read morea variety of flavors - sweet, spicy, and savory. They also sell dried fruit, walnuts, and pistachios. My favorites are wasabi, lemon, and appelwood smoked almonds, but they've got something for everyone. Like spicy? Try the Jalapeno Cheddar or Cajun. Got a sweet tooth? Chomp on honey roasted almonds or glazed walnuts. So delicous, whenever I bring home a bag it has to be hidden from the family.

Eating local in the San Francisco bay area is a treat. Having access to Heslet Honey, a Telegraph…read moreHill based small production honey, is a very special treat. I garden near Telegraph Hill, so when I eat Heslet honey, I get to taste the flowers in my garden, as interpreted by local honeybees. Getting to try each month's honey (in the months that the bees have enough honey to spare) is amazing. May and June honeys are floral and smell like the plum and cherry trees that have been in bloom. July and August have a light citrus scent, which reflects the variety of citrus our area sustains. September is amazing, with a savory, herbal quality that reminds me of rosemary, oregano and thyme. All of these honeys taste wonderful with cheese (you knew we were getting to cheese, didn't you), as well as tasting delightful in tea. If you want an alternate way to experience and taste San Francisco's gardens, try Heslet Honey.

Found these guys at Renegade this year but by the time I got to them they were out of some of the…read moremore interesting flavors. I bought a 3 pack of chocolate cherry walnut for $5 (not too bad as far as nice biscotti goes) and was not really interested in any of the other flavors (they were mostly savory. If I'm going to consume biscotti, I want a sugar rush!) Chocolate cherry walnut was pretty tasty. I don't typically dunk my biscotti in coffee so I was really able to taste everything in the biscotti itself. Had some nice chunks of cherry and notes of chocolate in it, with some chunks of walnut. As a stand alone item, slightly above average, but I imagine if you got one of these little guys wet with some coffee (or vin santo with a lovely obliging pal) they'd probably be even better. I'd purchase if I saw them again, and I might even consider venturing into the world of savory as they have so many interesting sounding flavors (after some advice from a shopkeep of course.)

Shifty weed, bullshit prices, crappy customer service, can't add up prices nor do they know their…read moreprices, vapes are cheaply made and taste like the taint of a sweaty elephant an don't hold charges for shit. In other words this place will waste your money and piss you off. But, please take a moment and acknowledge the ART they do it themselves!!!! It's the ONLY good part of you getting ripped off!

I like it Raw This…read morestuff will make you primal - minus the meat. Coconut oil, Butter, nut-Butter Butter-raw nut nut nut - nutz for raw nut butter and coconut! Raw, organic, local nut butters and coconut oil - divine crushed fruits and seeds! Fantastic if you are raw food'n it, or eating for energy. THE SHORT: Cost is worth it! It's not cheap but it's reasonably priced for the quality. I keep a stock of their (1) raw cashew butter (2) raw almond butter (3) raw macadamia nut butter (4) raw coconut oil (5) and occasionally the raw pecan butter. My only issue is that you really have to use them because they don't keep beyond the date. They also makes products that haven't tried, but I'm devoted to the following: THE LONG -COCONUT OIL You will NEVER find a better virgin coconut oil in a jar - I dare you to challenge me. Ok Living Tree Foods Community and Berkeley Bowl are fabulous alternates, but I am totally hooked on THIS! I'm not an expert, but raw coconut oil is part of my daily routine. I eat at least 2 tbs every day - mostly straight up - this stuff is amazing! I never get tired of this scent either, because it's fresh and gentle tasting. Awesome as a supplement. Other suggested uses: -makeup remover - way gentle on the eyes and has anti microbial properties -body moisturizer - smooth quick dry skin solution and pretty cost efficient since a little goes a long way. Goes on faster than lotion, absorbs quick, makes skin smoother, and smells amazing. -pre-shampoo hair mask therapy - I'm a fan of using chemical free high heat styling and I swear this stuff is keeping me from balding. -post waxing RAW CASHEW BUTTER - Super creamy and makes an excellent secret ingredient for thickening. I add a tbs or two to my post-cardio smoothies in place of dairy - super yummy. Also great to enhance creamy soups; or, incorporate in your favorite dessert! Vanilla cupcakes with raw cashew butter and lavender frosting! This is one of those things you can really get sick with anyway you please ie butter a s'more, or make Ani Phyo's Lucuma vegan ice cream into an Epic Mealtime Sundae. It's blended extremely well making it an awesome alternative for cream - because it's not roasted the flavor is mild -- way creamy dreamy. RAW ALMOND BUTTER Less decadent than the other butters but great on crackers, and also delicious in smoothies. I don't buy milk, but like to blend this with water and banana when I run out of almond and rice milk - works good enough for me. RAW MACADAMIA NUT BUTTER Sin sin sinfully fatty - like the best nut oil on the planet just floats to the top - be careful cause it can get messy. It's expensive but absolutely amazing. Drizzle a little on a plate before serving a delicate dessert or smear on a plain cracker with a drop of agave - bang'n. WHERE CAN YOU COP IT? Website Berkeley Bowl (obviously Berkeley - but both bowls) Whole Foods (SF, East Bay, Marin) Healthy Hut (Kaua'i) Possibly Rainbow (SF) Note: If you have nut allergies, I don't think this place isolates their machinery. Also, I am so serious about that coconut oil - don't try it unless you're prepared to retire your old stuff.

Hands down the best granola I've ever had I found them at a recent city hall pop up. Bought a bag…read moreof paleo waffle cone and it's the best granola ever. Not too sweet, crunchy and they come in bigger pieces so you can snack on them. They ship and if you live nearby you can get it the next day. Try this granola!

Now Nana Joes is in San Fran, and I live in New York. But I want to give a shout out to the best…read moreketo granola I've found (personally, I always order the hazelnut, almond butter & pecan blend from the paleo sunrise series). Not only is every ingredient organic, but it's also handmade and you can tell it's fresh. It's clearly minimally processed. Unlike the majority of hard and overly crunchy granola, Nana Joes granola has what I can best describe as a "soft crunch." The fresh until ("best by") date is always a few months out, indicating that it is made quality and not sustained shelf life.

I purchased cmb sweets, bubbe's apple honey butter and Strawberry confiture, both which tasted fine…read morewhen I first purchased them, however the expiration date shows August 2009, and both jars now have fungal growth in them...... wouldn't trust the expiration dates!!!!! Disappointed in the products!!!

Ah, the sweet taste of home. Well, not quite. My grandmothers never put up any kiwi-lime-ginger…read morepreserves or olallieberry jam for that matter but they would be proud of Carolina's inventive tastes and would have been right at home with this remarkable and warm young woman. If you've not tried her creations, get moving! It's a party for your taste buds.

Where would bread be without butter?…read more Well, now we have a brand new street vendor that sells just that, butter. That one food product vilified by many, but venerated by restaurants everywhere. During the day Tiffany Abuan works for KQED, and on her off time she makes flavored organic butters (aka. compound butters). This venture went public with encouragement from the Gourmet Gastronomer (the free bread baker). No better combination than bread and butter. 5 stars? I'm not a butter aficionado. But if something is as good as it can be, then in my opinion it deserves a high rating. The holiday gift box ($20) comes with 6 flavors: lemon sage caper butter, cinnamon chocolate butter, garlic chili butter, maple bacon butter, honey butter, and lilikoi butter in a jar. http://static.px.yelp.com/bphoto/Dp5qC6k85aJPX9dgTBQ_Bg/l So now we just need a baked potato street vendor.

OMG! the chili garlic butter reigns supreme! I love this butter, LOVE IT!…read more It is creamy and delicious and tastes great even after freezing it! I bought some as a gift at a craft fair at the Monkey Club and while in my car, it took all my willpower to not dive into the box and eat it all, ALL! The flavors are so amazing because you can do so much with them. For instance, I took the garlic chili butter and cooked shrimp with it. Delish! I put maple bacon on my pancakes....um, divine! The possibilities are endless!