Fuel, Volume 2, isn’t about excess—it’s about intention. This issue is a study in what actually powers a modern life: clean fats that sear hotter, protein raised with purpose, spices that respect tradition without clinging to it, and pantry staples that work as hard as you do. From regenerative ranches in Montana and Northern California to small-batch makers in Denver, Kentucky, New Jersey, and Santa Cruz, these are the foods redefining performance—not as a buzzword, but as a standard. Real ingredients. Real flavor. Real impact. This is fuel, refined.

Grass-Fed Beef Tallow // Forward Farms // Bozeman, MT

Forward Farms Grass-Fed Beef Tallow is a clean, single-ingredient cooking fat that delivers real flavor with real impact. Rendered from grass-fed, grass-finished beef raised 100% carbon neutral, it’s naturally rich in CLA and fat-soluble vitamins A, D, E, and K2. With a high smoke point over 400°F, this tallow excels for searing steaks, frying eggs or potatoes, roasting vegetables, and even baking flaky crusts. No seed oils, no additives—just pure performance that supports regenerative U.S. ranches.

Craving more? From grass fed ground beef to tenderloin, shop more cuts at Forward Farms.

Starwalker Organic Farms Jerky // Fort Jones, CA 

StarWalker Farms Jerky is what happens when true farm stewardship meets exceptional flavor. It’s the first jerky in the world to be Regenerative Organic Certified®, made by a third-generation Northern California family farm that raises its own livestock and restores its land through rotational grazing. The result is jerky that’s not only deeply savory and tender, but also higher quality, more nutrient-dense, and ethically produced. With no sugar, preservatives, GMOs, or routine antibiotics, StarWalker delivers clean, high-protein fuel that actually satisfies. Enjoy it as a premium snack, layered onto charcuterie boards, chopped into salads, or paired with craft cheese and wine. This is jerky with transparency, integrity, and flavor you can taste—crafted from pasture to package with zero shortcuts.

Looking for grass fed beef, heritage pork and some of the most delicious bacon in America? Head over to Starwalker Organic Farms.

Organic KC Bar-B-Que Seasoning // Journey Spice Co. // Denver, CO

Organic KC Bar-B-Que Seasoning by Journey Spice Co. delivers classic Kansas City–style flavor with a clean, modern twist. Handcrafted in Denver using certified organic spices, this balanced blend adds deep sweetness, gentle smoke, and savory warmth without relying on excess sugar or additives. It’s a healthier way to build bold barbecue flavor. Rub it onto ribs, brisket, chicken, or tofu, stir it into baked beans or chili, or sprinkle over roasted vegetables and potatoes. Versatile, organic, and thoughtfully made, it turns everyday grilling into something memorable.

Recipes:

BBQ Chicken Pizza

High Protein Black Bean Burger

Gone Nuts Nut Butter //  Bowling Green, Kentucky

Gone Nuts Nut Butter delivers clean, small-batch flavor with five ingredients or fewer—no fillers, preservatives, or artificial additives. This woman-owned, Kentucky-based brand creates nut butters rich in healthy fats and natural protein, making them nutritious fuel that still tastes indulgent. Spoon it over oatmeal, swirl into yogurt, drizzle on waffles, blend into smoothies, bake with it, or enjoy straight from the jar. All the Buzz Honey Peanut Butter combines dry roasted peanuts, pure raw honey, and pink Himalayan salt for naturally sweet, antioxidant-rich peanut butter perfection—gluten-free with no processed sugars.

Recipes:

Peanut Butter Hot Cocoa

Chocolate Chip Banana Bread

Perfect Smoothie Bowl

Lion’s Mane Mushroom Broth // Two River Mushroom // Millstone, NJ

Two River Farms Lion’s Mane Mushroom Broth is a rich, restorative, plant-based broth crafted from organic Lion’s Mane and Shiitake mushrooms grown on a small New Jersey farm. Naturally savoury and full of umami, this vegan, gluten-free broth supports focus and cognitive health while delivering deep comfort-food flavor. Sip it hot like tea, or use it as a chef-approved base for soups, risotto, ramen, grains, sauces, and vegetable braises. It’s real, whole-food nourishment that makes everyday cooking smarter and more delicious.

Aslo available with Chaga Mushrooms.

Gut Nuts // Philosopher Foods // Santa Cruz, CA

Philosopher Foods Gut Nuts redefine healthy snacking with the world’s first sprouted, fermented, and dehydrated almonds and cashews. These craveable “sourdough nuts” deliver tangy, savory, umami crunch while supporting gut health with prebiotics and postbiotics. Fermentation boosts nutrition—up to 7x more B vitamins and 8–9x more antioxidants than raw nuts—while improving digestibility and bioavailability. Less sugar, no refrigeration required, and endlessly snackable, Gut Nuts shine straight from the bag, atop salads, paired with cheese boards, or sprinkled over soups for a probiotic-powered crunch.

Hint: Philosopher foods also makes incredible Sprouted Almond Butter.

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