We missed feeding people. We missed bringing joy to folx and most of all, we missed sharing Thistle’s Summit with you. We know it isn’t safe (everyone please wear a fucking mask) for people to travel to us, but we still wanted to be able to connect people with honest food and little luxuries in a time that feels monotonous.
Born out of an abundance of kale in our garden we developed a killer kale caesar salad.
Read MoreThough we can't be with you right now, we have written an accessible cookbook that is pantry friendly plant-based:
It is packed with easy, yet elegant recipes that will soothe your soul and nourish your spirits during these wild times. If you can lose yourself in the aroma of caramelized onions, share a smile with your families over steaming pasta, or find that the hours fly by when you are waiting for bread to rise, we have done our job.
Read MoreBetween our signature sea salt chocolate chip cookies, the flavored butter that we serve with homemade bread and jam for breakfast, or just that perfect pat of salted butter that frizzles the edges of a fried egg; butter is more than an ingredient, it is a statement of comfort and care to us. A way of saying we are happy you are here and we only serve the best things in life to our friends.
Read MoreYou know that you need a sweet fix. Let us be the ultimate gift for someone far away or a welcome addition to your holiday table. Place your order today!
Read MoreHere’s to the makers, the experience creators, the space holders, and the curators of memory. We see you, we love you and we support you.
Read MoreThen while dining at one of our favorite lunch spots in Des Moines, I had a perfectly paired grilled cheese with smeared with savory tomato jam. I nearly fell out of my seat. While we had been eating tomatoes on everything, nothing I made tasted this beautifully intense. I had to figure out how to make it, and keep it on hand all year round, botulism be dammed. Thus my foolproof recipe for Tomato Jam was born.
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