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preserving island heritage through jam Winter 2020

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Based on Orcas Island in the San Juan Islands of Washington State, we specialize in single-varietal preserves, shrubs & bitters made from heritage rainshadow orchard fruit. Grown by small family farmers & homesteaders– many varietals come from trees that have been producing for over 100 years, on the remaining tracts of a once thriving industry.

Inspired by this legacy and partnering to revive and sustain it, we make the highest quality, locally sourced, organic nature and careful craft can provide. Made in an old-school style that emphasizes structure and pure, ripe, naturally grown fruit -- we classically prepare them by hand in copper pots, with organic unrefined cane sugar, a squeeze of organic lemon, and fresh herbs from our kitchen garden. We don’t use commercial and rely on time, evaporation, and concentration for set; for us, it’s all about the fruit and drawing out its full potential. We think this fruit is really special; we hope our creations help tell their story.

Our line of cutting preserves and spoon preserves are tailor-made for sweet and savory pairing, as well as cooking – they’re the perfect pantry staple. A natural accompaniment for , our preserves upgrade a cheese platter to sublime. Our shrubs and bitters are a natural celebratory extension, crafted with the same care, a desire to utilize the whole fruit, and exquisite sourcing. Our preserves bring a sense of gravitas to any – an appreciation for tradition: for the bounty the land can provide, and the simple human ingenuity that inspired us long ago, to preserve it. Pinch us! We were featured in the Summer Issue of Saveur Magazine, stirring coppper pots and knee deep in .

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Girl Meets Dirt Heritage Preserves are inspired by the long history of orchard keeping on Orcas Island and a craving for the highest quality, locally sourced, organic fruit preserves that nature and careful craft can provide. Others seem to be inspired too! We the opportunity to share the beauty of Orcas Island and its bounty around the country.

We're proud to be a multi-year award winning jam maker recognized for our commitment to good, sustainable . 2020 Finalist: Peach Tree Bitters 2019 Winners: Shiro Plum with Mint Spoon Preserves & Lemon Lavender , Finalist: Rhubarb Lavender Spoon Preserves & Shiro Plum with Mint Tree Bitters 2018 Winner: Ruby Spiced Apple Shrub 2016 Winner: Shiro Plum with Mint Spoon Preserves Spoon preserves, more like a traditional jam, have a softer set than our cutting preserves. They are equally at home on , , or cheese, and are rich with whole pieces of fruit. Cutting preserves are ‘membrillo’ style, highly concentrated fruit purees – perfect for cheese & charcuterie pairing. Known as ‘fruit cheese’ in Europe, this classic recipe was originally used to take advantage of fallen orchard fruit. Great starters for glazes, , & sauces. Shrubs are concentrated sweet & sour , tailored for making sodas and cocktails at home. They are a fabulous pantry staple -adding a touch of sour & hint of sweet to roasting meat and and crafting a delicious ice cream shrub soda float. Tree Bitters are a natural evolution of our process. An all natural extract, we steep the sticks and stones and pits left behind from our preserving process in a locally distilled spirit to yield an intense potion perfect for dashing into cocktails and sparkling water. Signature Preserves Collection

Spoon Preserves (7.75 oz)

Rhubarb Lavender: A 2019 Good Food Awards Finalist, Crow Valley red Valentine rhubarb meets garden-grown English lavender. The perfect balance of tart and sweet with just a touch of floral, this deep pink preserve is gorgeous with soft, creamy cow’s milk , a buttered baguette, or dolloped over custard or ice cream. $6.96/unit MSRP $12.00

Shiro Plum with Mint: A 2019 & 2016 Good Food Awards Winner, we love the brightness of this Asian varietal – and find it pairs fabulously with mint. This preserve is among our most versatile – awesome with toast, excellent with cheese, and perfect for anything you’d use a mint sauce on (pork, chicken, or lamb). $6.96/unit MSRP $12.00

Pear Balsamic: Crafted with Bartlett pears from century-old heirloom orchards, and reduced down with syrupy organic old world , we can’t get enough of this on Taleggio, Asiago, & blues. Try it over ice cream or straight from the spoon. $6.96/unit MSRP $12.00

Orcas Pear with Bay: Orcas pears cook beautifully into this rosy preserve, with notes of ginger from our fresh garden-grown bay leaves. Highly versatile, this preserve adds interest to pannacotta and , and a sweet, herbal note to cheese pairings. Incredible sandwiched into brie, wrapped in puff pastry & baked. $6.96/unit MSRP $12.00

Island Plum: Orcas Island’s beloved Italian Plums (Prune Alley, in the middle of town, used to be a country lane through an orchard of Italian prune trees) shine in this well-rounded preserve- -accented with garden-grown anise hyssop. Deep purple, rich, with just a hint of licorice. Try with chocolate mousse. $6.96/unit MSRP $12.00

Orchard Apricot: We've partnered with a small family orchard that's been growing fruit in the Okanogan Valley right across Highway 20 for decades -- to bring you a classic -- apricot jam made in the French confiture style, made with the most delicious, naturally grown apricots that warm central Washington sun can provide. Slather it on creamy blues or morning oatmeal. $6.96/unit MSRP $12.00

Donut Peach with : Glorious heirloom Saturn peaches (aka 'Donut,') grown meticulously and naturally by Smallwood Farms in Okanogan, Washington, shaped like a donut and accented with organic lime juice. Pair with stinky cheese (Taleggio!!) and salty meat (coppa, coppa, coppa, but really...coppa). $6.96/unit MSRP $12.00

Signature Preserves Collection

Spoon Preserves (7.75 oz)

Apple Caramel: Tart heirloom island from a historic orchard cut the sweetness of this deeply caramelized preserve, made rich and crave worthy with a pinch of San Juan Island Sea Salt. This one is great with soft, creamy cheeses, classic sharp cheddars and goudas. A crowd pleaser, it can even hang with peanut butter. Did I mention butter? Or a pork chop? $6.96/unit MSRP $12.00

Tomato Jam: This year’s batch includes beautiful ruby Amish tomatoes from Maple Rock Farm on Orcas, sun-ripened and kissed by the ocean breezes in Crow Valley. We tease out their sweetness with curls of organic lemon , and a pinch of San Juan Sea Salt. The hubby swears by it on a ham sandwich. $6.96/unit MSRP $12.00

Quince : A nod to the ‘first fruit’ and the origin of ‘marmalade,’ this classic preserve deserves a renaissance. Bright, unique, and swoon-worthy. Use it as you would a contemporary marmalade, and enjoy the notes of and earth. A unique accompaniment to sheep’s milk cheeses. $6.96/unit MSRP $12.00

Orange Peppered Pear: Heritage island Bosc pears rendezvous with organic California juice and heaps of zest, jazzed up with a hearty dose of freshly ground organic black peppercorn for a smooth preserve that is a soulmate for gooey brie, and a go-to for the marmalade-lovers. $6.96/unit MSRP $12.00

Signature Preserves Collection

Mini Spoon Preserve Gift Packs Who doesn't love a mini? We're swooning for these cuties...all boxed up for gifting. We present the very best of our Signature Spoon Preserves in miniature format - so you can greedily sample them all without a hint of guilt. They're a perfect introduction to our lineup for the uninitiated...and carry-on friendly!

Mini Spoon 5-Pack: Includes 5 of our top-selling Spoon Preserves 5 units of 3 oz // $20.96/pack MSRP $38.00

Mini Spoon 3-Pack: Includes 3 of our top-selling Spoon Preserves 3 units of 3 oz // $12.96/pack MSRP $24.00

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Signature Preserves Collection

Cutting Preserves (4.5 oz)

Pink Bartlett: crafted with heirloom Bartlett pears from an original 1900s Orcas Island orchard, this delicate pear paste, gently spiced with a pinch of pink peppercorns, is beautiful with blue cheese, cheddars and goat cheese. $5.96/unit MSRP $10.00

Quince: the inspiration for the line, this preserve exemplifies the ancient tradition of long- steeping quince. Like a classic membrillo paste, but a tad softer for easy spreading, it’s excellent with aged manchego or any sheep’s milk cheese, cheddar, and Parmigiano Reggiano. Beautiful as a meat glaze. Don’t forget the Serrano ham! $5.96/unit MSRP $10.00

Italian Plum: made with Italian plums from original, historic Crow Valley orchards, this plummy preserve, thick & smooth, is gorgeous with any strong, soft cheese or double or triple-crème. If you like prunes, you’ll swoon. $5.96/unit MSRP $10.00

Ruby Red Apple: this concentrated puree is more tart than your standard apple, with the slightest hint of bitter from tiny crabapples--making it particularly suited to cheese. We love it with gooey, soft-ripened ones, gouda, semi-hard, and hard cow’s milk cheeses, or a dry blue. $5.96/unit MSRP $10.00

Shrubs Collection Shrubs (375 ml)

Our historically inspired drinking shrubs, made with heirloom fruit, sweetened with organic cane sugar & balanced with organic vinegar, are super concentrated syrups tailored for your drinking pleasure. We recommend 1 part shrub to 5-8 parts sparkling water for a uniquely refreshing fruit tonic and festive non-alcoholic option that looks great in a flute. Or swap in a splash of your favorite liquor to spice things up. Perfect for inspiring the inner bartender and chef in you.

Island Pear*: Taking a cue from our signature Orcas Pear with Bay Spoon Preserves, we’ve whipped this flavor into shrub form for a taste of the islands just right for sipping. Deep pear flavor accented with the softly ginger-y kick of fresh bay lends itself to a perfect beachside soda or grillside Collins glass with vodka or bourbon and lots of crushed ice. $8.50/unit MSRP $15.00

Ruby Spiced Apple*: A 2018 Good Food Awards Winner, tart Dolgo crabapples are juiced and accessorized with star anise, cinnamon and black pepper for a warm spice especially suited for cool days and dark rum. We're also fond of kicking up the spice in a zingy ginger beer. Pairs exceptionally well with bourbon & whiskey too (we did the research) Of course, we find this one will keep you going back for more, with or without the boozed up addition--it's a uniquely exotic crowd pleaser. $8.50/unit MSRP $15.00

Lemon Lavender: A 2019 Good Food Awards Winner, this is a house favorite. We do our darndest to use every scrap of the fruit we work with, and this effort towards resourcefulness led us to steeping lemon rinds in sugar. We adore the pleasantly bitter notes it yielded and could think of no better pairing than the English lavender put up from our garden, hanging above the pots. This shrub is screaming to join your French 75, and sings sweetly on its own with seltzer. $8.50/unit MSRP $15.00

Quince: the earthy and rosy soft floral tones of the ancient fruit are concentrated in a that sings on its own, added to seltzer water, or jazzed up with bourbon or sparkling wine. $8.50/unit MSRP $15.00

Island Plum: made with Italian plums from original, historic Crow Valley orchards, this deep purple plummy concoction is gorgeous alone with sparkling water - but adds depth and just the right sweetness and acidity to bespoke cocktails. Also wonderful used as a glaze for tarts or added to vinaigrettes for a touch of fruitiness (bitter greens, blue cheese, hazelnuts...mmmm). $8.50/unit MSRP $15.00 * made with organic raw 6% acidity apple cider vinegar and contain the mother / all other flavors made with organic w hite wine vinegar Shrubs Collection Shrubs (375 ml)

Tomato: crafted with heirloom Maple Rock Farm tomatoes from Orcas Island, organic cane sugar, and organic white wine vinegar this shrub is the perfect expression of summer, bottled up for winter drinking and cooking. We think it makes an exceptional addition to a Bloody Mary or as a substitute for sugar in a classic Old Fashioned. It's a surprisingly delicious and refreshing spritzer with sparkling water alone. Fantastic added to a or used to glaze fish, steak, shrimp, or chicken. $8.50/unit MSRP $15.00

Rhubarb: marks the kickoff to harvest season for our kitchen, and our cheeks often match its color as we giddily begin to process the fuchsia stalks. This new addition has been flying off our farmers’ market tables and we put the pedal to the metal to make more for wholesale! Whiz it into a marinade for ribs and serve a matching cocktail alongside tequila or mezcal and a salted rim (may also induce blushing cheeks). $8.50/unit MSRP $15.00

Limited Edition Peach: We can't bear to throw away the luscious juices that remain after preserving our donut peaches, so we captured them to take a swim with organic white wine vinegar for a poppy punch of summer in a bottle. Makes easy friends with bourbon, rum, iced tea and Prosecco. $9.50/unit MSRP $16.00 *made with organic raw 6% acidity apple cider vinegar and contain the mother / all other flavors made with organic white wine vinegar

Shrubs Collection Mini Shrubs

A sampler pack of 4 of our favorite shrubs to add some snazz to your bar cart. Carry-on friendly and perfect for traveling and gifting. Each pack includes: Ruby Spiced Apple, Quince, Island Plum and Island Pear to cover the bases for mixing with all of your favorite spirits. Or bust them all out for a fun build-your-own soda bar for your next gathering. Beautiful merchandised alongside mini splits of champagne or other bubblies!

Mini Shrub 4-Pack: // 4 units of 50 ml //$12.96/pack /MSRP $24.00 / Minimum order 12 packs Just a splash... Bitters Collection Tree Bitters (50 ml) - limited release to wholesale Our bitters are an exquisite example of our evolution - from the roots to the buds to the blossoms to the fruit and all the bits left behind, we’ve made something anew. As naturally made as it can get, we macerate all the wee sticks and stems left behind from our preserving process in a locally distilled apple spirit. Please inquire for wholesale availability.

Shiro Plum Tree Bitters: A 2019 Good Food Awards Finalist and our newest product, our bitters are as naturally made as it can get. We macerate plum pits with woodsy plum tree bits in a locally distilled apple spirit to yield a concoction that's tart and bitter, with no added sugar or artificial flavors. We enjoy it alone dashed in to sparkling water, or adorning our shrub based old fashioneds. Dash it in any cocktail recipe requesting bitters. $9.50/unit MSRP $16.00

Old Dames Tree Bitters: Old Dames highlights the heritage orchards we’re honored to work with - apple and pear trees that have been producing abundance for over a century. We adorn them with aromatics (orange zest and fir tips) and let a barrel and time do its thing. Barrel aged, woodsy and bitter, with no added sugar or artificial flavors, this one's a beautiful expression of Northwest terroir and the islands orchard legacy. $9.50/unitMSRP $16.00

Peach Tree Bitters: Our pride & joy-and a 2020 Good Food Awards Finalist- Peach Tree Bitters highlights the simplicity of the whole fruit, and the surprise flavor a humble pit can provide. We tease out the flavor with orchard aromatics (dandelion root and Madrona wood) and let a local apple brandy barrel and time do the rest. Barrel aged, floral, sweet and bitter, it evokes the perfection of a tree ripened peach. $10.50/unitMSRP $18.00 Interested in our preserves for your restaurant, winery, or bar?

We're tickled when our customers want to share the jam love by incorporating our preserves and shrubs into their menus and bar programs. We've tailored large format sizes to make this more cost effective for you. Most of our Signature Spoon & Cutting Preserves are available in both half-gallon and gallon formats for commercial kitchen use. Have something special in mind? Let's talk. Small Batch Reserve Collection

Limited Edition Small Batch Reserve (7.75 oz) - limited release to wholesale

Our Limited Edition Small Batch Reserve collection is where we get to express a bit more whimsy and highlight the unique heirloom varietals we have access to, but in very small quantities. Most are available only direct from us, and in extremely limited release. We seasonally offer a few to wholesale if we have sufficient quantity.

Fig with Bay: This preserve is classic yet ever so subtly herbal and citrusy- the bay comes through only on the finish. We adore it with prosciutto, or other salted meats, and it makes a gorgeous with fresh figs and a wedge of Cashel Blue (nodding to the Irish here). From only two trees, when it's gone, it's gone (until next season we hope!). $8.00/unit MSRP $13.00

Greengage Sage: Greengage plums are one of those old-school preserving varietals all those in-the- know know about. Green on the outside with yellow tinged flesh, they're sweet and perfectly acidic. A classic jam plum, we've adorned them with a infusion of kitchen garden sage, which adds a subtle earthy note making it particularly suitable for roast meats and cheese. A perfectly delicious spread as well.... $8.00/unit MSRP $13.00

Wholesale Pricing 2020 [email protected]

Size Price per unit Price per case

Spoon Preserves Net wt 7.75oz $6.96 /Unit $83.52 /Case (12–ct) Cutting Preserves Net wt 4.9oz $5.96 /Unit $71.52 /Case (12-ct) Small Batch Reserves Net wt 7.75oz $8.00 -$8.50/Unit $96-$102 /Case (12-ct) Shrubs 375ml $8.50 /Unit $102 /Case (12-ct) Bitters 50ml $9.50-$10.50 /Unit $114-$126 /Case (12-ct)

Please Note: - The best way to order is via email [email protected]

-Pacific Northwest distribution available via Crown Pacific Fine , Puget Sounds Food Hub, and DPI

- We require a minimum initial order of 2 cases / 1 case on re-order

- Split cases are allowed within the lines (minimum 6 per type)

- Shipping is at customer’s expense from Eastsound, WA

- For Pacific Northwest regional customers, it is our pleasure to cover shipping costs on orders of 4 cases or more.

- Nationwide flat rate shipping available, please inquire.

- For initial orders we require payment upfront / thereafter we offer Net15 terms

- All Spoon & Cutting Preserves and Shrubs & Bitters have UPC barcode on labels /Small Batch Reserves do not

- MSRP for Spoons is $12 / Cuttings $10 / Small Batch Reserves $13-$14 / Shrubs $15 / Mini Spoon 5 Packs $38 / Mini Spoon 3 Packs $24/ Mini Shrub 4 packs $24 / Bitters $16-18

Foodservice Pricing 2020 [email protected]

Interested in using Girl Meets Dirt for foodservice in your bar, restaurant, or cheese shop? We think we'd make a fine pairing. We have many flavors in stock and ready to ship, but please inquire for updated availability and lead times for specific flavors.

Size Price per unit Price per case

Spoon Preserves Half Gallon $61 /Unit $366 /Case (6–ct) Net wt 64oz

Gallon $116 /Unit $464 /Case (4–ct) Net wt 128oz

Cutting Preserves Half Gallon $76 /Unit $456 /Case (6-ct) Net wt 64oz

Gallon $145 /Unit $580 /Case (4–ct) Net wt 128oz

Shrubs Growler $35 /Unit 64oz Please inquire for pricing and flavor availability

Notes Minimum order is one unit

Starter Collections

If you're just getting acquainted with us, we've selected a few opening order packages featuring our favorite and best-selling preserves to inspire you. Each package includes a case of the preserves listed.

Islands Heritage Sampler Breakfast Club Pear Balsamic Spoon Preserves Apple Caramel Spoon Preserves Orcas Pear with Bay Spoon Preserves Rhubarb Lavender Spoon Preserves Apple Caramel Spoon Preserves Orcas Pear with Bay Spoon Preserves Italian Plum Cutting Preserves Island Plum Spoon Preserves Island Pear Shrub Quince Marmalade Spoon Preserves

Pantry Staples After 5, Dessert & cocktails Shiro Plum with Mint Spoon Preserves Pear Balsamic Spoon Preserves Pear Balsamic Spoon Preserves Island Plum Spoon Preserves Quince Cutting Preserves Island Plum Shrub Tomato Shrub Tomato Shrub

Cheese & Charcuterie Party Comfort Kit Shiro Plum with Mint Spoon Preserves Orchard Apricot Spoon Preserves Pear Balsamic Spoon Preserves Orange Peppered Pear Spoon Preserves Quince Marmalade Spoon Preserves Fig with Bay Spoon Preserves Ruby Red Apple Cutting Preserves Pink Bartlett Cutting Preserves Quince Cutting Preserves Lemon Lavender Shrub

Orders: [email protected] General inquiries: [email protected] 360-375-6269

Visit our shop: 208 Enchanted Forest Rd., Eastsound, WA 98245 Mailing address: PO Box 1675, Eastsound, WA 98245