Kosher Certification – Gluten Free Gloriously

August 24, 2020 by ardith

EarthKosher Kosher Certification Agency provides kosher certification to specialty food companies, who truly are trying to make a difference in how people are able to enjoy food. Not all kosher providers are the same, and we know that not all gluten free products are the same. EarthKosher is proud to introduce a wonderful company that has recently chosen EarthKosher as it’s kosher certification provider. Gluten Free Gloriously by Bay Ridge Bakery, is located in Stirling, New Jersey. Gluten Free Gloriously is certified gluten Free, and now certified kosher with EarthKosher!

I have not been diagnosed with celiac disease but I am a second generation pastry chef who has a nephew that has many allergies including very high allergy to Gluten and Dairy.

Watching him grow up eating dessert that most of us would not touch, inspired me to want to bring my pastry chef skills and experience to the gluten free world. “Why should Gluten Free dessert not taste just as good as the gluten full version?”, I asked myself. For many years, we have been making desserts that are, in fact, gluten free but could never sell them as such since they were not made in a gluten free facility. I have been dreaming of opening up a dedicated Gluten Free Bakery to bring my desserts to those that have been denied for years. The search began and after months of searching for space, I was introduced to a woman who had an existing dedicated gluten free bakery here in Stirling, NJ and who wanted to sell. Perfect situation!! I jumped at the opportunity and our new brand was born ….. “Gluten Free Gloriously by Bay Ridge Bakery”.

We retained the staff and the location, and took the recipes that were already fantastic and added my pastry chef knowledge and experience. We have come up with some exceptionally tasting dessert. Our food is designed to taste fantastic to all, but especially to those who worry about Gluten. We do use eggs, and butter. We never use artificial sweeteners and rarely use soy. We have developed many products that are also dairy free or vegan. We never use a pre-made mix from other companies. All of what we do comes from our heads, hearts and hands. We simply want people who cannot have gluten, nuts and dairy to enjoy eating dessert again! Friends and family who don’t need to eat gluten free will happily enjoy great dessert with you.

We are also now a certified gluten free bakery. This is a long and time consuming process but well worth the knowledge and procedures that our staff has adopted. We get audited by a third party yearly to inspect that we maintain every procedure that we have in place so that there is 0% chance of cross contamination to our gluten free friends.

People ask us why a lot of our desserts are frozen. By it’s chemistry, gluten free goes stale very quickly. When I first started working on Gluten free recipes, I made the decision to retain an exceptional flavor and texture rather than try to extend a shelf life outside of the freezer. Each of our recipes must meet three standards: it has to taste great, it has to have a smooth and pleasing texture, and the product MUST defrost back to its original fresh quality. If any of these standards fails, the recipe is not ready for use. With these standards and high quality ingredients, we have accomplished something great

Our customers are literally dancing about the store after sampling our products and thanking us for giving them the best gluten free products they have had. So please, come in, take a bite, and join me in living your life “Gluten Free Gloriously”-Nick

Here are some more helpful facts about the company, and how to get your hands on some of these delicious EarthKosher kosher certified and gluten free products!

Is your bakery a dedicated gluten free facility?
Yes, we are a dedicated 100% gluten free bakery and have been so since day one. No equipment or interior surfaces has ever been cross contaminated. As a matter of fact, all ingredients and supplies first enter a separate area that is dedicated for receiving, gets checked to be gluten free by at least two of our staff, and only then enters the kitchen area.

I know many people say they are gluten free but are you certified?
Yes!!! We are a certified gluten free facility. We went through a strict 3 month process to just get to the point of getting a third party audit and proving that our procedures are strict and that all of our staff are trained in them.

Do you have a storefront?
Yes, we have our retail store in a beautiful little town called Stirling, NJ.

How do I place an order?
You can place an order online, via phone, or in person. For all custom cake needs, we prefer to take the order in person to avoid any misunderstandings and to go over all details properly. (please see their website for current updated storefront regulations).

How long do your products last?
We recommend eating our baked goods within a day or two….if they last that long! Since we only use quality ingredients, we freeze our products immediately after baking to retain their original taste and texture . Cakes and cupcakes should be refrigerated and taken out 45 minutes before eating. If you would like to freeze your baked goods, toasting the muffins and heating up the cookies should help bring them back to life..

What do you use instead of Gluten flours?
We use our own mix of rice flour, tapioca starch, and potato starch.

How do you guarantee your supplies are all gluten free?
We accept all our ingredients in a separate space that is isolated form our kitchen. We have a policy of at least two of our chefs need to verify all ingredients of our supplies before they enter our kitchen. Then, and only then, do our supplies enter our dedicated gluten free kitchen. This process allows us to guarantee 0% cross contamination off any of our products. We are so strict with our policies that no outside food or drinks are allowed into our kitchen or our storefront.

Do your products contain preservatives?
Our gluten free products have no preservatives. We strive to use the minimal amount of ingredients possible to maintain the healthiest possible gluten free desserts. Our desserts are high quality desserts that are meant to be enjoyed by everyone, regardless of their gluten free status. We often hear that our products taste better than the gluten full desserts.

What is your goal?
As a second generation french trained pastry chef, and a chef with a nephew who has a life and death gluten allergy, I strive to bring a higher quality dessert to the gluten free world. A dessert where none of your guests will know the difference. My goal is to serve all desire gluten free, and no one will know. The celiac customer should no longer feel that they are treated differently due to their illness. They can now have the cake and eat out too!!

Are you a nut free facility?
YES, we are a peanut and tree nut free facility!

Do you offer custom cakes?
We offer a full line of custom cakes. From basic birthday cakes to custom high end wedding cakes. Our cake are made to not be identified as gluten free by any of your guests. We use high quality ingredients and create high end products where you guests will not believe it is gluten free. We work with your design and accommodate many different tastes. Please email ChefNick@BayRidgeBakery.com for an appointment.

Do you do wholesale?
We supply many Shoprites, restaurants, diners, delis, catering halls, schools, hospitals and other facilities with products such as your many types off breads, cakes, and desserts. Please contact us for custom pricing based on your needs. We can also help you start a gluten free program in your establishment.

Do you ship?
Yes, we do ship in the continental US. Our online catalog is being worked on but feel free to contact us with your order and we will be more than happy to ship to you.

My School has no Gluten Free products, can you help?
Please let your school nutritionist or catering personnel that we do ship to schools nationwide and we deal direct to maintain a reasonable cost. Tell them to contact us for a list of products at gfgloriously@gmail.com.

You will want to watch this news clip of Nick, baking and being interviewed at his New Jersey, Gluten Free Gloriously bakery.

http://http://newjersey.news12.com/clip/14720550/gluten-free-gloriously-proves-baked-goods-dont-need-gluten-to-be-delicious

Welcome to EarthKosher- Gluten Free Gloriously by Bay Ridge Bakery, we can’t wait to taste all those delicious products!

Kosher Certification – Piccola Cucina

August 3, 2020 by ardith

EarthKosher began with a conscious goal of specializing in kosher certification for smaller companies, making the process of joining the kosher food industry both – down to earth and affordable. EarthKosher provides kosher certification to such companies all over the world. We proudly provide acceptable and relaible kosher certification from California to the Canadian Prairies- from Sri Lanka to New York City! Many of the companies that wear the EarthKosher kosher certification logo, began in small warm kitchens, with family or close friends, and were grown with love, energy and a desire to share wholesome traditions. Nestled in a small kitchen in Winnipeg, Piccola Cucina is one of these companies.

Piccola Cucina is a 100% certified woman owned business based in Winnipeg, MB founded by mother and daughter. We have been in business for over 10 years and are the premiere manufacturers of almond based, healthy indulgent creations. Our line includes macaroons & pie shells made with the goodness of almonds as the first ingredient.

We have dedicated our facility as gluten free as well as Kosher & HACCP certified. All of our products are made with almonds first, that are sourced from a 3rd generation family farm in the San Joaquin Valley in California, a BRC certified almond farm. True to Italian tradition, high end premium products require the absolute best ingredients, which is why we have sourced the best almond flour to make our delicious macaroons. When using so few ingredients, the quality of the inputs is just as important as the care and attention taken when crafting the finished product. Because we use only premium and few ingredients, our macaroons are inherently free from many of the top allergens except for tree nuts…making us a leader in the healthy indulgent space.

Our products are sold across Canada in over 300 retailers, on Costco online, on Amazon.ca and we are a preferred vendor to Staples promotional products.

We are a food manufacturing company that puts honesty and integrity first and foremost in everything we do. We believe that products can be made simply, with minimal processing and without the addition of extra fillers ensuring the customer receives a product that they can feel good about eating and feeding to their families. We approach our business holistically so that our impact on people & planet is sustainable. Piccola Cucina manages sustainability efforts by minimizing byproducts, achieving zero food waste, recycling processing and packaging materials, and conserving energy and water.

We are committed to Diversity and Inclusion throughout our supply chain. Whenever possible we source from vendors and suppliers that are committed to diversity in the workplace with a commitment to inclusiveness. We align with organizations that understand the importance of committing to diversity and inclusion and we ensure that our team is made up of people from all walks of life. It is our belief that our diversity is our strength and competitive advantage.

There is a lot of debate about the exact origin of Macaroons, although many histories believe this confection can be traced back to Italian monasteries. The first macaroons were almond meringue cookies similar to today’s amaretti, with a crisp crust and a soft interior. They were made from egg whites and almond paste (a combination of equal parts of ground blanched almonds and sugar, mixed with egg whites). The name of the cookie comes from the Italian word for paste, maccarone (mah-kah-ROW-nay). Today, these treats are enjoyed all over the world in a variety of styles.

Piccola Cucina offers six delicious, hand- crafted, gluten free varieties of Italian Macaroons: Pistachioretti, Walnutti, Limotti, Chocoretti, Amaretti and Coconutti. All six varieties have kosher certification from EarthKosher kosher certification agency.

Piccola Cucina also offers gluten- free Almond Pie Shells made with the same nutritional goodness of almonds, and all the flavour of a rich pie shell. There are two types to choose from- regular and unsweetened, so you can go sweet or savory with your baking and cooking. Both varieties are sold frozen, and have kosher certification from EarthKosher.

Ingredients:
3 medium onions (sliced)
2 tbsp + 4 tsp olive oil
1 cup balsamic vinegar
1 tbsp honey
¼ cup cherry tomatoes (sliced in in half)
¼ cup goat cheese, crumbled
1 cup arugula
15-20 Kalamata or black sundried olives pitted (optional)
Salt & pepper
4 Unsweetened Piccola Cucina Tart shells

Directions:
In a heavy bottomed saucepan, over medium to low heat, combine balsamic vinegar and honey. Bring to a low boil, reduce the heat and maintain a steady simmer, allowing the vinegar to reduce slowly. This will take about half an hour or so, until the desired thickness is reached.

Meanwhile slice onions and sauté with 2 tbsp. olive oil in a saucepan over medium to low heat. This will take about 20-30 min. The onions will caramelize, and natural sugars will be released, making them a golden brown colour. Season with salt and pepper and set aside to cool.

Assembly:
Lay out the tarts and spread onions across them all evenly. Layer the arugula on top of the onions. Sprinkle tomatoes, olives, goat cheese. Drizzle with cool balsamic reduction and a drizzling of good olive oil and serve.

For more amazing recipes, and to read more about how you can purchase these delicious kosher certified, and gluten free delicacies, visit piccolacucina.ca

Kosher Certification – Wyman’s

July 20, 2020 by ardith

EarthKosher kosher certification agency is not new to the kosher certification world. We have been in business since 2004, and have built a company from the ground up, with humble beginnings around a kitchen table. EarthKosher has become the trusted leader in providing health food companies, the certification they need, to be a part of the kosher certification industry in today’s competitive food market. One of those outstanding companies that we are proud to be a part of is, Wyman’s.

If you can believe it, we started out in 1874 canning sardines. But to our founder, Jasper Wyman, there was just something about the Wild Blueberry barrens surrounding his Maine cannery that compelled him. Eventually he realized you can package a sardine just about anywhere, but Wild Blueberries were unique to his little corner of the world. By 1900, Jasper had turned his focus entirely towards that native wild resource, and over the next century the Wyman family acquired thousands of acres of barrens across Maine and Canada. Today, Wyman’s is in its fourth generation of family ownership and is one of the leading growers, processors and marketers of Wild Blueberries on the planet.

Studies show that 9 out of 10 of people aren’t eating enough fruit, and for people like us — unabashed fruit lovers — that’s hard to hear. We don’t think we’re biased when we say fruit is at the very heart of living a happy, healthy and fun life. Science doesn’t think we’re biased either — certainly not about the healthy part. That’s why at Wyman’s we’ve made our mission simple: Help the world eat more fruit. Because fruit is fun, fruit is delicious and fruit is wildly healthy.

Companies like Wyman’s inspire us, at EarthKosher. Our own mission, within the kosher certification industry, is bringing healthy food from small to midsize companies to the kosher consumer. We pride ourselves in making this process both affordable and doable, in a down to earth and friendly manner. The simple truth is, healthy food should be available to everyone- and wonderful family owned and conscientious companies should be supported in today’s market. Wyman’s products are the base to a healthy diet, and a delicious way to obtain all those vital nutrients.

Why Fruit?

In all its scrumptious and colorful variety, Wyman’s frozen fruit is packed with a wide range of nutrients that are vital to your health. In fact, research shows that people who eat more fruit are more likely to have increased brain, heart and gut health. Pretty impressive for something so tasty…

We Owe Everything To Our Wild Blueberries.

They’ve given us a purpose, they’ve given our communities nutrition, and they have opened our doors to like-minded farmers. That’s why we partner with family-owned farms across the planet to provide our customers with the very best mother nature has to offer.

For a bug with stingers, bees sure are pretty sweet. Every single fruit we harvest, and one third of the produce on our planet, owe their very existence to the pollinating efforts of bees. Without them, there simply is no us — and yet at this very moment bees everywhere are in trouble. That’s why at Wyman’s we have made preserving them for future generations one of our top priorities.

Nothing but Thyme Wild Blueberry Syrup

Recipe by Lauryn Smith for Wyman’s

This easy to make syrup will liven up a cocktail (think gin and tonic), add a splash of color and flavor to a glass of sparkling wine, or compliment a white wine spritzer.

Ingredients:

2 cups Wyman’s Wild Maine Blueberries
¼ cup of thyme
Lemon zest
2 cups water
Cheesecloth or a strainer

Heat up a medium sized pan and add thyme and zest. Toast for just a few minutes until you can smell the herbs, and add the wild blueberries and water. Cook for about 10 minutes, until the water has reduced by half. Strain this mixture through cheesecloth or a strainer. This is now ready to use in a cocktail – and will add a beautiful hue, along with subtle berry and herbaceous flavor.

The remaining berry and herb mixture is still very usable! The day I made these cocktails, I used the berries that evening with vanilla ice cream and a little granola for a lazy woman’s cobbler.

For more information about Wyman’s and their amazing recipes- check them out at wymans.com

Kosher Certification – Bixby & Co.

July 10, 2020 by ardith

EarthKosher Kosher Certification Agency was founded in 2004, with the intention of providing affordable and reliable kosher certification to smaller health conscious companies. As the leading kosher certification provider, specializing in the health industry, EarthKosher now has its symbol on products from over 500 companies in forty different countries. Bixby & Co. is one of these fabulous companies, who has trusted EarthKosher to help their business succeed and thrive in the kosher consumer industry.

Bixby & Co. was founded by Kate McAleer. Kate represents a new breed of young entrepreneurs who are breaking with the traditional career path. They possess a renewed American spirit that drives them to create new businesses that are socially responsible while incredibly supportive of local communities. Kate’s life experiences have shaped every aspect of the Bixby chocolate manufacturing company. The greatest inspiration for her recipes has been her strong, intimate relationships with family and community in addition to an active, health-conscious lifestyle.

Each and every company that EarthKosher consults with on a daily basis, has a history and an inspiring story. This is why compassion and straight- froward business practices are equally important in the kosher certification industry. We understand small family run companies, who set out to make a difference while following their dreams.

After graduating from New York University, Kate pursued her passion of combining cultural history with the culinary arts. She earned diplomas in pastry arts and culinary management from the Institute of Culinary Education (ICE), Manhattan, New York and certificates from Ecole Chocolate, Vancouver. Kate is now a candidate for an MBA in Food Marketing at St. Joseph’s University in Philadelphia, PA.

Kate faced one of the most significant challenges of her life when her mother was diagnosed with advanced breast cancer in 2006. Today, her mother lives life to the fullest with incurable metastatic breast cancer. This is being achieved by new types of cancer medications allowing people to live ‘a new norm’ with an advanced cancer diagnosis. This has resulted in her family continually seeking clean foods and a chemical-free living environment in our home. Her mother’s courageous example greatly influenced Kate’s mission.

Not only are Bixby products certified kosher by EarthKosher Kosher Certification Agency, they are manufactured in a 125 year old former ice plant (located on a working marina on the Mid Coast of Maine). The delicious chocolate confections are also made from ethically sourced ingredients. Other certifications of Bixby include: Organic, Non-GMO, Gluten-Free and Vegan Verification, Rainforest Alliance Certified chocolate, SQF Level II Certification, and certified Women Owned. Many products are distributed into nationally recognized stores.

A Tory Burch Foundation Fellow and Gorham Savings Bank LaunchPad Winner, Kate was Named Maine’s Young Entrepreneur of the Year by the Small Business Administration.

*To learn more about this fantastic company and their products visit bixbyco.com

WHAT DOES KOSHER CERTIFICATION MEAN FOR HEMP?

February 8, 2020 by EarthKosherCEO

As the hemp industry continues to become transparent, the number of Kosher certified hemp products is growing.

Kosher certification for hemp products such as extract, tinctures and capsules is a relatively simple, affordable and straightforward process.

Visit kush.com to continue reading this article by Rabbi Yehuda Goldman.>>

Kosher Certification -Pacific Pickle Works

December 11, 2017 by EarthKosherCEO

EarthKosher Kosher Certification Agency is todays leader in providing kosher certification to small natural food companies. Together we can provide kosher consumers with healthy, natural and local choices- that are as good for you, as they taste! One of these amazing and inspiring companies is Pacific Pickle Works. EarthKosher provides kosher certification to a dozen all natural, hand packed products from Pacific Pickle Works: Bloody Mary Elixir, Bread and Buddhas, Carriots of Fire, Cukarambas, Fenn Shui, Jalabeanos, Michelada Shrub, Mother’s Puckers, Pickle Brine, Stokra and Unbeetables.

Since 2001, Bradley Bennett has been making his spicy blend of pickles for friends and family from his kitchen in Santa Barbara, California. Now he has created Pacific Pickle Works so that you can enjoy them too!

the unbeetable pickle…

Pacific Pickle Works pickles are all-natural and hand-crafted in Santa Barbara, California using produce grown from California. Our “West Coast” style of spicy pickles have been known to convert many non-pickle eaters into pickle lovers after their first pickle! We have several varieties to choose from – the original favorite crunchy spicy spears, pickled beans… and for the adventurous, try the ‘Unbeetable’ beets or our ‘Fenn Shui’ fennel root pickled in rice vinegar with citrus zest, ginger and chile. Be sure to get your hands on one of our pickles or our very popular Bloody Mary Elixir today!

This 3-pack of savory cocktail mixers is a perfect gift, a classy addition to a cocktail party, or a gateway to that bartending career you’ve always wanted. Try all three of our savory cocktail mixers, and spice up your brunch cocktail offerings. Each bottle includes 8oz of mix.

The set includes:

Bloody Mary Elixir: All the flavorful and spicy goodness you need to mix your own delicious Bloody Mary at home. Just add some tomato juice, your spirit of choice, and some of this elixir and you’re all set!

Michelada Shrub: Transport yourself back to that beach in Mexico where you had your first Michelada with this simple tart & spicy mixture. All you need is your favorite Mexican beer or other crisp lager beer and a steady hand to pour it over ice.

Pickle Brine: Perfect for Picklebacks and Pickletinis! What’s a Pickleback you say? Try a shot of Irish whiskey chased by a shot of our Pickle Brine and then you’ll know! Also works for sodium and electrolyte replacement and as a cramp inhibitor during a workout.

Each 8oz bottle is enough mix to make between 8-16 cocktails, depending on the product and how spicy and flavorful you want them. All of our mixers are made from scratch with all natural ingredients.

Cukarambas

These dill-icious spicy pickled cucumber quarters make a great accompaniment to a sandwich or can be eaten just straight from the jar! Ever tried a “Pickleback”? Have a shot of Irish whiskey and follow it up with pickle juice chaser – you’ll be amazed at how it kills the burn and warms your mouth right up!

Spicy Gift Pack

If you are someone who likes a little heat in their pickles, then this is your pick! We don’t make pickles that light your hair on fire, but each of these packs a little bit more heat than your grandma probably prefers. From our spicy garlic pickle spears we call Cukarambas, to our Good Food Award winning spicy pickled green beans cleverly titled Jalabeaños, to our Carriots of Fire (if you were born after 1985 you may need to look this one up) and ending with our Unbeetables, you will get a little heat in every jar.

Don’t take our word on how exciting these hand packed pickles and brines are…

Principal Pickle

Pacific Pickle Works

Mailing Address:

P.O. Box 20295

Santa Barbara, CA 93120

Packing Facility:

718 Union St.

Santa Barbara, CA 93103

Phone:

805-765-1PPW (1779)

Email:

info@pacificpickleworks.com

Together, we put the Earth back into Kosher. EarthKosher.

Kosher Certification – Sjaak’s Organic Chocolates

November 13, 2017 by EarthKosherCEO

EarthKosher Kosher Certification Agency has been providing kosher certification to small family owned companies , since 2004. Many of these companies share family secrets, health focused recipes, and heart felt intentions in food production. They wear their company logo with pride- and provide consumers with products that are as delightful to the heart as they are to the tastebuds. EarthKosher is honored to introduce a new company to the EarthKosher Kosher Certification world- Sjaak’s Organic Chocolates! Sjaak’s Organic Chocoaltes are Vegan Verified by EarthKosher, have EarthKosher Kosher Certification, and are certified organic! The varieties of delectable chocolates that Sjaak’s offers is immense- but do yourself a sweet favor, don’t take our word for it- http://www.sjaaks.com.

The Sjaak’s logo is rooted deep in family history. Jacques, the owner and creator of Sjaak’s Organic Chocolates, was born in the Netherlands and grew up next door to the family grain mill. The original wind mill that is represented in the Sjaak’s logo was named Antonius Mollen, a family name to this day. This mill was destroyed in World War II, but it was replaced by a mechanical mill. The tulip in the forefront is iconic of Holland, the largest producers of tulips in the world.

Our Mission

Sjaak’s Organic Chocolates aims to create the highest quality gourmet organic chocolates possible while simultaneously supporting a positive work environment, fair trade practices and encouraging sustainable agriculture through the use of organic, non-GMO ingredients. It is also the goal of Sjaak’s Organic Chocolates to build a socially responsible, profitable business that can be carried on for generations to come.

Vegan

All of Sjaak’s Organic Chocolates are vegan products, including chocolate bars, gift boxes and Holiday treats. This means they contain no animal ingredients, such as milk, butter, eggs, and gelatin. We have created a vegan ‘Melk’ chocolate that that is completely dairy free and is delicious! Even the sugar that we use is non bone char.

Eli’s Earth

Eli’s Earth bars are the result of a long standing dream of ours. We have imagined an amazing chocolate candy bar that not only delights our taste buds, but stands for and does something more. Eli’s Earth Bars are organic and Fair trade which makes them environmentally and socially responsible. They also give back 5% of every sale to a non-profit charitable organization that benefits children because we feel that childhood should embrace joy, delight, and peace. Every child should be entitled to these simple inherent rights. So let us Celebrate™ life, Treasure™ children and always Dream Big™.

Welcome to EarthKosher, Sjaak’s Organic Chocolates.

Together, we put the Earth back into Kosher!

Kosher Certification – Splendor Garden

October 10, 2017 by EarthKosherCEO

EarthKosher Kosher Certification Agency is proudly making it’s way across Canada.

We are honoured to be involved with such dedicated companies- who feel that health, family, community and the environment are the core roots and values of a small company. Splendor Garden- Canadian Organic Spice & Herb Co. Inc. is one of these fantastic companies, that now has kosher certification from EarthKosher. Nestled in the sunny Canadian prairies of Saskatchewan- Splendor Garden grew into an inspiring company with invigorating intention. Together with- EarthKosher Kosher Certification agency– We are putting the Earth back into Kosher!

About Splendor Garden

This is Colleen Haussecker, the owner of CANADIAN ORGANIC Spice & Herb Co. I am delighted to tell you about our Splendor Garden retail brand of Organic Spices, Herbs, and Seasoning blends.

You will be delighted when you try our spices and herbs, they are so pungent and aromatic—like nothing you have experienced before! We are pleased to serve your needs for quality ingredients with the finest organic herbs, spices, vegetables, and flavors on earth.Organic Spices and Herbs

We are able to offer you a superior product for every step in the supply line—growing to processing is controlled first hand by our supplier. To ensure quality always comes first, our supplier partners with growers that produce bulk organic herbs and spices to exact specifications. The elite network of growers are recognized not only for their quality, but also for their consistency and they span the globe throughout Asia, Europe, Africa, the Pacific Island nations, North America, South America, Central America, and Mexico.

100% OrganicNO chemicals or synthetic fertilizers are used, our organic growers use only natural, non-gmo products.

If you have never tried organic spices, herbs, and seasoning blends, now is the time to do just that. You will be amazed at how intense the flavors are in comparison to a similar conventional product. A Deliciously Spicier! experience is awaiting you.

We hope you will appreciate the less packaging approach we have taken. Splendor Garden has a unique approach in that we package our retail brand in a zip-lock bag with an adhesive name label (found on the back of each package) This adhesive label can be used to label a refillable spice container to help you keep your spice cupboard organized.

We have also listed the nutrition on the back of our packages to point out the nutritional benefits one can derive from living a Deliciously Spicier! lifestyle.

If you have questions about our brand of spices, herbs, and seasoning blends, please feel free to go to our contact page and send us an email, or check out our Q&A page.

Enjoy living a Deliciously Spicier lifestyle!

The Splendor Garden Retail Brand of Spices, Herbs, and Seasoning blends was started the fall of 2012 after the founder, myself—Colleen Haussecker—had been through a life-changing battle with breast cancer.

Going through the whole cancer experience makes one look at the nutritional value that can be derived from different food sources. In my search to educate myself on the health benefits of different foods, I realized that we were missing out on the huge health benefits that could be derived from spices and herbs by making our meals Deliciously Spicier!

What better way to add antioxidants and extra nutritional benefits to every meal simply by the increased use of spices and herbs.
After my journey through breast cancer and my quest to become healthier, I realized there was a need for a full organic line of spices, herbs, and seasoning blends.

I must admit that I always found myself wanting to cook with more spices and herbs, but never quite knew what spices to use and when. Thus I always ended up adding a bit more salt or sugar or—worse yet—butter to flavour food. (Okay be honest, I’m not alone in this!) However, I discovered that by adding more herbs and spices to my meal preparations I could replace unhealthy ingredients like sugar, salt, and saturated fat. Suddenly meals were more appetizing and more satisfying—with the added bonus of making one less likely to overeat.

Here at Splendor Garden, we want to help you and show you ways to use spices and herbs in your everyday meals. I say this with a smile on my face for we are continuously educating ourselves as well!

You will enjoy being able to come to our website and browse our recipes to easily make your own dips, salad dressings, rubs, and marinades, just to list a few. One of our goals is to impact the obesity epidemic that Canadians are facing by educating and enabling one to make meals Deliciously Spicier!

My love of the food industry birthed a desire to develop a private brand of organic spices and herbs that would show the true Splendor of God’s Garden and thus helping people become healthier by adding that little extra nutrition to each meal by adopting our Deliciously Spicier! motto.

This is how the Retail brand of Organic Spices, Herbs & Seasoning blends came to be.

We hope you enjoy our high quality organic line of spices, herbs, and seasoning blends.

Colleen Haussecker

Grandma’s Cookies

(From the Spendor Garden Recipes- you have to check them all out http://splendorgarden.com)

Ingredients

3/4 cup butter
2 eggs
1/2 cup warm syrup
2 1/2 cups sugar

4 tsp baking soda
2 tsp Splendor Garden Ginger
1 tsp Splendor Garden Cinnamon
1 tsp Splendor Garden Allspice
2 1/2 cups oatmeal
2 1/2 cups flour

Instructions

Cream together butter, eggs, syrup, and sugar.
Add remaining ingredients and blend.
Roll into balls and press down with fork.
Bake at 350º on greased cookie sheet until golden.

Kosher Certification – EATINGEVOLVED

September 12, 2017 by EarthKosherCEO

EarthKosher Kosher Certification Agency is proud to be leading the way in the natural food industry, and providing small natural food companies with affordable, always reliable, and accepted kosher certification. We are always inspired by the care, concern and consciousness of these companies. This is not only apparent in the healthy foods they create, but also in the way the products are produced from the ground to table.

It is an honour to introduce today one of the newest companies that has obtained EarthKosher kosher certification- EATINGEVOLVED.

EATINGEVOLVED– OUR MISSION

We have a guiding principle that influences every decision we make — Chocolate: It’s Food, Not Candy. When chocolate is done right, it’s a delicious, antioxidant-rich superfood — a far cry from the commoditized, sugar-filled milk chocolate candies that line supermarket shelves. It is this principle that also drives our simple mission, which is to be the go-to chocolate for health conscious consumers. We know what it’s like to have nothing suitable on the market, and we work hard to solve that problem every day.

All of EATINGEVOLVED‘s products are:

GLUTEN FREE – DAIRY FREE – SOY FREE – REFINED SUGAR FREE – PALEO – VEGAN

FAQ

Are your products vegan/vegetarian?

All products are vegan and contain no animal products.
Are your ingredients organic?

All of our products are made with organic ingredients with the exception of our Madagascar Ground Vanilla.
Are your products paleo/primal?

All of our chocolate fits within the Paleo/Primal lifestyle. Our company proudly adheres to the principles of evolutionary nutrition, using natural, organic, and nutrient-dense ingredients.
Are your products gluten free, dairy free, and soy free?

Yes, our chocolates are made with gluten-free, dairy-free, and soy-free ingredients.

Do you ship to areas outside of the US?

Yes, we also ship to Canada.
What do you use to sweeten your chocolate?

We sweeten our chocolate with organic coconut sugar that is sustainable and does not contribute to deforestation.

Together, we put the Earth back into Kosher. EarthKosher.

Kosher Certification – Bubba’s Fine Foods

June 8, 2017 by EarthKosherCEO

EarthKosher Kosher Certification Agency specializes in providing kosher certification to some of the most visionary new natural food companies. As the leading kosher certification agency in North America, specializing in the natural food industry,
EarthKosher prides itself on offering these companies options with EarthKosher Paleo Certified Certification, and EarthKosher Vegan Verified Certification.

Bubba’s Fine Foods is one of these visionary companies. Bubba’s Fine Foods now has EarthKosher Kosher Certification and is Paleo Certified from EarthKosher. If that isn’t amazing enough, many of Bubba’s Fine Foods products are also EarthKosher Vegan Verified!

About Us

Bubba’s Fine Foods originated in 2014 by Jared Menzel, Head Chef, and his brother-in-law, Jeff Schmidgall, Head Peddler. Every bag of our gourmet grain-free snacks is artisan hand-crafted in small batches in the front range of the Colorado Rockies.

Jared, nick-named Bubba as a child, is a self-taught gourmet cook. He had recently started changing his diet to clean, high nutrient, and low glycemic foods. In order to make that happen, he replaced the processed foods that were pantry staples for most of his life. Being the connoisseur of fine foods that he is, Jared found a lot of the clean convenience foods on the market lacking in taste… and especially crunch. So he started experimenting and creating his own clean, real-food snacks in his kitchen.

Jeff, a CrossFit Trainer and Health Coach, had recently transformed his health with a Paleo life-style. While their families vacationed together in the summer of 2014, Jeff fell head-over-heels in love with Jared’s crunchy, grain-free snack mix. Selfishly hoping to simply buy the snack mix to satisfy his new-found addiction, Jeff encouraged Jared to start a business selling the amazing product… and bought a domain name for a future web site right there at the breakfast table.

One month later the first bag of Bubba’s Snack Mix was sold and enjoyed. The rest, as they say, is history…

Bubba’s Fine Foods is a mix of gear-grinding passion and purely intentional ingredients. No filter. No fodder.

Bubba’s Fine Foods has three flavors of ‘Nana Chips available for your pleasurable consumption: Blazing Buffalo, Macho Nacho, & Grand Garlic Parm. Bubba’s Fine Foods UnGranola comes in three tantalizing options (but why choose one): Uber Chocolate, Cinn-ful Apple & Bourbon Vanilla. Bubba’s Fine Foods created a snack mix that is as healthy as it is delicious. The mix comprises of banana chips, cashews and pecans all dressed up in three ways: Original Savory, Righteous Ranch & Smokey Chipotle BBQ.

Food is fuel for your irreplaceable human engine, and we take food-fuel real serious. Our mixes and chips are made of just real stuff with not a trace you can’t pronounce. We don’t even mess with murky “natural flavoring” listings because we believe a person oughta know what they’re eating. We get all of our flavor and fill from real high octane food that grows on plants, trees or in the dirt. Kind of like it was before rockets and race cars.

We believe very strongly that the food you eat should be real, clean and simple… and should taste great. We hope you love Bubba’s as much as we do. Please shop our site, try a bag, and let us know what you think!

Jared Menzel, Head Chef/Bubba Jeff Schmidgall, Head Peddler

At Bubba’s Fine Foods we believe that your body operates best when fed with simple, real, low-glycemic and minimally processed food. In every bag of Bubba’s, we promise you’ll always find amazingly tasting grain-free, preservative-free, real food.

Welcome to EarthKosher, together we put the Earth back into Kosher.