food preparation & storage

important notes on eating & keeping your food

reheating

When reheating any food items in your delivery, we advise they reach an internal temperature of 165° F prior to consumption.

do not freeze 32 oz jars

The small upper lip on our largest 32 oz jars may cause shattering if frozen. Transfer contents to a different freezer-safe container prior to freezing. Smaller 16 oz, 10 oz, 8 oz, & 4 oz jars with no lip are generally safe in the freezer as long as enough room is left at the top for contents to expand.

gluten free disclaimer

We are pleased to offer a variety of gluten-free options on our menu. Our food is NOT prepared in a certified gluten-free kitchen, and thus we cannot ensure that cross-contamination will never occur as there is gluten present in our commissary kitchen. Additionally, some of the naturally gluten-free ingredients we utilize (e.g. nuts, dried fruit, etc.) are packaged/processed in facilities that contain gluten. If you have indicated a severe gluten allergy or intolerance with your order, we do work to minimize cross-contamination to the highest degree within our capabilities.

specific storage & preparation instructions for each menu item

SNACKS | LACTATION TREATS [L]

cookies [L]

SHORT-TERM STORAGE: last 1-2 weeks in airtight bags
LONG-TERM STORAGE: freeze in an airtight freezer safe container to preserve for longer

TRUFFLES [L]

STORAGE: refrigerate or freeze for up to 3 months (or longer - check for quality/freezer burn)
PREPARATION: eat straight from refrigerator or leave out at room temperature until truffle reaches desired softness before eating

sesame seed pretzel bits + honey dijon herb dip

SHORT-TERM STORAGE: store pretzels in air-tight container at room temperature for 1-2 weeks, store honey mustard in refrigerator for 3 months
LONG-TERM STORAGE: freeze pretzels & mustard for up to 3 months (or longer if no freezer burn)

CRACKERS + CHèVRE (GOAT CHEESe)

SHORT-TERM STORAGE: crackers last 1-2 weeks in airtight bags, cheese lasts ~1-2 weeks in refrigerator
LONG-TERM STORAGE: freeze cheese in air-tight container for up to 3 months (or longer - check for quality/freezer burn)

CHICKEN LIVER MOUSSE + Sea salt pita chips

SHORT-TERM STORAGE: pita chips last 1-2 weeks in airtight bags, mousse keeps ~5 days in refrigerator (if desired, keep plastic wrap on top layer of mousse to reduce oxidation)
LONG-TERM STORAGE: freeze mousse & pita chips in air-tight container for up to 3 months (or longer - check for quality/freezer burn)
PREPARATION: outer layer of mousse will oxidize/discolor as it sits in refrigerator - you can scrape this layer off if desired or eat it - only the color has changed. Eat chilled or bring to room temp, spread on chips, and enjoy!

BREAKFAST PROVISIONS

Scones + ghee

SHORT-TERM STORAGE: SCONES lasts ~1 week or longer in airtight at room temperature, GHEE keeps at room temp. for ~3 weeks (always check for freshness)
LONG-TERM STORAGE: freeze SCONES for up to 3 months, refrigerate GHEE for up to 1 year
PREPARATION: warm scone in microwave or toaster oven, spread with ghee and enjoy

muffins + whipped cream cheese

SHORT-TERM STORAGE: MUFFINS lasts ~1 week (or longer) stored in air-tight container in refrigerator, CREAM CHEESE keep in refrigerator for ~3 weeks (always check for freshness).
LONG-TERM STORAGE: freeze MUFFINS for up to 3 months (longer if not freezer burned). Defrost in fridge or on counter, freeze CREAM CHEESE for up to 1 year.

Chia breakfast pudding

SHORT-TERM STORAGE: keep pudding refrigerated for 5-7 days, always check for freshness.
LONG-TERM STORAGE: freeze pudding up to 3 months, or longer if no freezer burn.
PREPARATION: from refrigerator: stir to break-up any chia clumps and enjoy cold, or, heat gently on the stove top or in the microwave. The pudding will thicken as its heated and you can add liquid of your choice if you desire a thinner consistency. From freezer: thaw in refrigerator overnight. Stir to break-up any chia clumps and enjoy cold, or, heat gently on the stove top or in the microwave. The pudding will thicken as its heated and you can add liquid of your choice if you desire a thinner consistency.

Spiced amaranth & Oats turmeric congee

STORAGE: freeze up to 3 months (longer if not freezer burned)
PREPARATION: MICROWAVE PREP - in a microwave safe bowl heat 2 frozen pods 30 sec. at a time and stirring as you go until fully heated. Add a bit of milk/cream/water if you would like a looser consistency. STOVETOP PREP - heat 2 frozen pods into a saucepan with a bit of additional milk/cream/water to get porridge to desired consistency.

Frittatas

STORAGE: keep in the freezer for up to 3 months, or, refrigerator for 3-5 days
PREPARATION: microwave for 1-2 minutes, until heated through the center (a damp paper towel can be put on top to keep moist while microwaving)

Granola + Cashew Milk

SHORT-TERM STORAGE: keep GRANOLA up to ~1-2 months in the pantry, CASHEW MILK keeps 5-7 days in the refrigerator - check for freshness before consuming
LONG-TERM STORAGE: refrigerate granola up to 1 year, freeze for longer
PREPARATION: pour together in a bowl and enjoy!

savory chickpea, spring veggie & potato hash sheet pan pancakes + tangy green chutney

SHORT-TERM STORAGE: refrigerate CHUTNEY for 5-7 days

LONG-TERM STORAGE: freeze SHEET PAN PANCAKES & CHUTNEY up to 3 months
PREPARATION: microwave desired number pancakes in a stack, covered with a damp paper towel, in 30 sec increments until heated through, OR, cover in foil and heat in oven in 350 deg F for ~15 min. Top with fresh chutney and enjoy!

sOUPS | BROTHS

Sipping Broths of Chicken/Beef/Miso

SHORT-TERM STORAGE: refrigerate for 5-7 days
LONG-TERM STORAGE: freeze for up to 3 months
PREPARATION: warm in a saucepan or microwave, add salt & black pepper as desired and enjoy! FROM FROZEN: defrost by leaving in refrigerator overnight OR fill bowl with room temperature or cold water (not hot so glass doesn’t crack) and place jar in water bath until outer edges are thawed, and you can pour contents into a pot on stove top to heat as desired.

Lentil, Sweet potato, peanut stew

SHORT-TERM STORAGE: refrigerate for 5-7 days
LONG-TERM STORAGE: freeze for up to 3 months
PREPARATION: FROM REFRIGERATOR: warm in a saucepan or microwave, add seasoning if needed as this is lost over time in refrigerator. FROM FROZEN: defrost by leaving in refrigerator overnight OR fill bowl with room temperature or cold water (not hot so glass doesn’t crack) and place jar in water bath until outer edges are thawed, and you can pour contents into a pot on stove top to heat as desired.

Tom kha gai - coconut chicken udon soup

SHORT-TERM STORAGE: refrigerate SOUP for 5-7 days
LONG-TERM STORAGE: freeze SOUP & NOODLES for up to 3 months (or longer if not freezer burned)
PREPARATION: FROM REFRIGERATOR: place frozen udon in soup in a saucepan or microwave and heat gently until heated through and noodles are soft, add seasoning if needed as this is lost over time in refrigerator. FROM FROZEN: defrost soup by leaving in refrigerator overnight OR fill bowl with room temperature or cold water (not hot so glass doesn’t crack) and place jar in water bath until outer edges are thawed, and you can pour contents into a pot on stove top to heat as desired with frozen noodles until noodles soft and ready to eat.

smoky pork & black bean stew + Sour cream

SHORT-TERM STORAGE: refrigerate SOUP for 5-7 days, refrigerate SOUR CREAM for 1-3 weeks
LONG-TERM STORAGE: freeze for up to 3 months
PREPARATION: FROM REFRIGERATOR: warm in a saucepan or microwave, add seasoning if needed as this is lost over time in refrigerator. Top with fresh sour cream & enjoy! FROM FROZEN: defrost by leaving in refrigerator overnight OR fill bowl with room temperature or cold water (not hot so glass doesn’t crack) and place jar in water bath until outer edges are thawed, and you can pour contents into a pot on stove top to heat as desired. Top with fresh sour cream and enjoy!

Chili oxtail soup w/crispy shallots

SHORT-TERM STORAGE: refrigerate SOUP for 5-7 days, SHALLOTS keep 1-2 weeks in air-tight container in pantry
LONG-TERM STORAGE: freeze SOUP for up to 3 months (longer if not freezer burned)
PREPARATION: FROM REFRIGERATOR: warm in a saucepan or microwave. Add vinegar and seasoning if needed as this is lost over time in the refrigerator. Top with crispy shallots and enjoy! FROM FROZEN: defrost by leaving in refrigerator overnight OR fill bowl with room temp. or cold water (not hot so glass doesn’t crack) and place jar in water bath until outer edges are thawed and you can pour contents into a pot on stovetop to heat as desired. Top crispy shallot and enjoy!

creamy onion soubise, fennel, flag potato, spring radish, & dandelion soup + herb oil

SHORT-TERM STORAGE: refrigerate SOUP & OIL for 5-7 days
LONG-TERM STORAGE: freeze SOUP & OIL up to 3 months (longer if not freezer burned). Note: potato texture may change slightly after defrosted.
PREPARATION: FROM REFRIGERATOR: warm in a saucepan or microwave, add stock or water to loosen if soup as thickened too much. If needed, add seasoning, as this is lost over time in refrigerator. Drizzle with herb oil and enjoy! FROM FROZEN: defrost by leaving in refrigerator overnight OR fill bowl with room temperature or cold water (not hot so glass doesn’t crack) and place jar in water bath until outer edges are thawed, and you can pour contents into a pot on stove top to heat as desired. Drizzle with herb oil and enjoy!

CREAMY Carrot rosemary ginger soup + toasted pepitas

SHORT-TERM STORAGE: refrigerate for 5-7 days
LONG-TERM STORAGE: freeze SOUP for up to 3 months, store PEPITAS in air-tight container in pantry for up to 6 months
PREPARATION: FROM REFRIGERATOR: warm in a saucepan or microwave, add seasoning if needed as this is lost over time in refrigerator, top with pepitas and enjoy! FROM FROZEN: defrost by leaving in refrigerator overnight OR fill bowl with room temperature or cold water (not hot so glass doesn’t crack) and place jar in water bath until outer edges are thawed, and you can pour contents into a pot on stove top to heat as desired. Top with pepitas and enjoy!

PASTA PROVISIONS

Greek Beef Pastitsio Casserole

SHORT-TERM STORAGE: refrigerate for 5-7 days
LONG-TERM STORAGE: freeze for up to 3 months (or longer if not freezer burned)
PREPARATION: reheat in oven at 350° F for ~15-25 min. or until heated through center. The casserole can also be reheated in the microwave by scooping a portion and heating on a microwave safe dish until fully heated through center.

pea maro filled large raviolos w/Egg yolk + toasted herb panko

SHORT/LONG-TERM STORAGE: keep PASTA in the freezer for up to 3 months, keep PANKO in pantry in air-tight container up to 1 week or refrigerate for up to 2 weeks
PREPARATION: bring water to rolling boil and turn down to low boil. Drop in raviolo and allow to cook until warmed through and just before egg yolk gets hard, ~4-10 min. (don’t want to hard boil but have a bit runny). Meanwhile, prepare some basic butter sauce in a pan with: butter, pasta water, salt, black pepper, any herbs you like. With a slotted spoon, gently add cooked raviolo to pan sauce and coat with warm sauce. Serve with panko bread crumbs, a drizzle of your favorite oil, and shaved hard Italian cheese if you have it on-hand!

duck sausage & caramelized fennel tortellini + parmesan chicken brodo

SHORT-TERM STORAGE: refrigerate BRODO 5-7 days
LONG-TERM STORAGE: freeze PASTA & BRODO up to 3 months (longer if not freezer burned)
PREPARATION: bring salted water to a rolling boil in a saucepan and drop in frozen pasta. Cook to desired doneness, ~ 5-10 minutes. Meanwhile, heat your brodo in a seperate saucepan on stove, or, in the microwave - add seasoning if desired. Pour brodo in shallow bowl and place cooked tortellini in brodo. Top with your favorite Italian cheese & olive oil and enjoy! (NOTE: we recommend ~4 oz. of brodo to 1 c pasta)

beet tagliatelle + preserved lemon pesto & herb panko

SHORT-TERM STORAGE: refrigerate PESTO for ~5-7 days, store PANKO in airtight container for 1-2 weeks (always check for freshness before consuming).
LONG-TERM STORAGE: freeze PASTA, PESTO, & PANKO for up to 3 months (longer if not freezer burned)
PREPARATION: bring salted water to a rolling boil in a saucepan and drop in a portion of frozen pasta. Cook to desired doneness, ~5-10 minutes. If noodles are sticking together, gently break them up in water with a fork as they're cooking. Meanwhile, gently heat pesto in a saucepan or microwave, adding a little water or butter if it needs to be loosened at all. Drain cooked pasta and combine with warm sauce, and top with crunchy panko crumbs. If you have some on hand, top the meal with your favorite Italian cheese!

cheesy baked green goddess pasta primavera casserole

SHORT-TERM STORAGE: refrigerate for 5-7 days
LONG-TERM STORAGE: freeze for up to 3 months (or longer if not freezer burned)
PREPARATION: reheat in oven at 350° F for ~15-25 min., or until heated through center. Casserole can also be sliced in to portions and transferred to a microwave safe dish and reheated in the microwave.

southwest orzo & pastrami salmon in creamy mustard mornay w/caramelized onion, pickled cabbage, & sundried tomato

SHORT-TERM STORAGE: refrigerate SALMON & PASTA + EXTRA SAUCE 5-7 days
LONG-TERM STORAGE: freeze SALMON & PASTA + EXTRA SAUCE for up to 3 months (longer if not freezer burned)
PREPARATION: gently heat salmon in microwave or oven (@350 deg F) until just heated through and so that you don't overcook the fish (you will have more control over this in the oven). Separately, heat orzo and veggies in the microwave until heated through. If you would like more sauce, heat up your extra mornay gently in a saucepan on the stove or in 30 sec increments in a microwave safe dish. Combine everything and enjoy!

savory provisions

asparagus, pea, & mascarpone spring risotto verde + crispy prosciutto

SHORT-TERM STORAGE: refrigerate RISOTTO for 5-7 days, refrigerate PROSCIUTTO 1-2 weeks
LONG-TERM STORAGE: freeze PROSCIUTTO up to 3 months (longer if not freezer burned). NOTE: although you can technically freeze your risotto, we recommend eating it right away and not freezing for later since the texture of rice will change when defrosted.
PREPARATION: heat small amount of water in a saute pan on the stove top and add cold risotto. Cook until warm, stirring with a spatula so rice does not burn, adding more water until desired consistency is reached. Alternatively, simply heat risotto in a microwave-safe dish. Top with crispy prosciutto and enjoy!

caesar chicken meatballs over creamy herb parmesan polenta, kuri squash, & collard greens

SHORT-TERM STORAGE: refrigerate for 5-7 days

LONG-TERM STORAGE: freeze for up to 3 months (longer if not freezer burned)
PREPARATION: heat all in microwave until fully heated through, or, you can heat meatballs separately covered in damp paper towel to keep from drying out. Alternatively, meatballs can be re-heated in oven at 350 deg F for ~10-15 min., and veggies & polenta can be heated in the microwave. You can add butter or liquid to the polenta/veggie mixture as its heating if it's too dry for your taste. From frozen: Defrost by leaving in refrigerator.

salmon, gold potato, spring beet, cheddar, & herb gratin

SHORT-TERM STORAGE: refrigerate for 5-7 days
LONG-TERM STORAGE: wrap container tightly and freeze for up to 3 months (longer if not freezer burned)
PREPARATION: reheat in oven at 350° F for ~20-30 min. or until heated through center. The gratin can also be reheated in the microwave by slicing smaller pieces and heating through in a microwave safe dish.

Tangy Orange & Cardamom braised lamb over fragrant couscous

SHORT-TERM STORAGE: refrigerate BOTH for 5-7 days.
LONG-TERM STORAGE: freeze BOTH up to 3 months.
PREPARATION: put braise over couscous and heat in microwave. You can also heat the braise on the stove top, adding stock or water if you would like to thin it, and couscous in the microwave and then combine on your plate.

tofu, quinoa, flag bean & pumpkin chili stuffed peppers

SHORT-TERM STORAGE: refrigerate for 5-7 days
LONG-TERM STORAGE: wrap individual stuffed peppers tightly in plastic wrap and freeze up to 3 months (or longer if not freezer burned)
PREPARATION: peppers can be reheated in a microwave or oven. To reheat in the microwave, place the stuffed pepper on a microwaveable plate and cover loosely with a wet cloth. Microwave for 2-3 minutes, or until the pepper is heated through in the center. To reheat in the oven, bake at 350°F until heated through and the cheese is melted and lightly browned.

japanese chicken & mushroom doria rice casserole

SHORT-TERM STORAGE: refrigerate for 5-7 days
LONG-TERM STORAGE: wrap container tightly and freeze for up to 3 months (longer if not freezer burned) NOTE: although you can technically freeze the rice, we recommend eating it right away and not freezing for later since the texture of rice will change when defrosted.
PREPARATION: reheat in oven at 350° F for ~20-30 min. or until heated through center. The gratin can also be reheated in the microwave by slicing smaller pieces and heating through in a microwave safe dish.

DESSERT PROVISIONS

crispy rice squares

SHORT-TERM STORAGE: refrigerate for 1-2 weeks in airtight container
LONG-TERM STORAGE: freeze 3 months in airtight container (longer if not freezer burned)
PREPARATION: from the refrigerator or freezer: allow the treat to reach room temperature and enjoy!

Chewy chocolate almond date bars

SHORT-TERM STORAGE: store in an airtight container at room temperature for 5-7 days, or up to 2 weeks in the refrigerator
LONG-TERM STORAGE: wrap tightly and freeze for up to 3 months (or longer if not freezer burned)
PREPARATION: allow bars to reach room temperature and enjoy!

cheesecake cups

SHORT-TERM STORAGE: store 7-10 days in the refrigerator
LONG-TERM STORAGE: store in the freezer for up to 3 months (longer if not freezer burned)
PREPARATION: open & enjoy!

chocolate pink peppercorn & pollen fudge

SHORT-TERM STORAGE: store ~1 month in refrigerator (longer if stays fresh!)
LONG-TERM STORAGE: wrap tightly and freeze up to 3 months (or longer if not freezer burned)
PREPARATION: enjoy cold or at room temperature

Ice Cream

STORAGE: freezer
PREPARATION: open and enjoy!

sorbet

STORAGE: freezer
PREPARATION: open and enjoy!