sell g'machts: Organic pestos and chutneys from Weiler im Allgäu

"sell g'macht" is Allgäu dialect for "homemade," and that is exactly how Katja Will’s small manufactory in Weiler im Allgäu operates. In the sell g'machts kitchen, herb pestos and chutneys are crafted by hand in organic quality (DE-ÖKO-006). The idea behind it: to combine familiar local herbs, vegetables, and fruits in new ways. The herbs are sourced from wild harvests and from three neighboring organic farms—Gemüsehof Wetzel near Wangen, Bayrhof near Kempten, and Hofgut Hechelfurt near Meckenbeuren—and are usually processed the day after harvest. The producer omits additives and preservatives, letting the ingredients provide all the flavor.

Seven herb pestos: cold-stirred, vegan, with sunflower seeds

All pestos from Weiler are made with extra virgin organic olive oil without heat treatment and are vegan—instead of cheese and pine nuts, the jars are packed with sunflower seeds. The Organic Wild Garlic Pesto, containing 29 percent wild-harvested garlic, is our top seller, offering a spicy, pungent flavor with a strong garlic note. The Organic Spruce Tip Pesto, made with Asian greens, apricot, and one percent spruce tips, tastes like the forest and is the producer's top recommendation. Mild and garlic-free: the Organic Basil Lemon Balm Pesto. The all-rounder, featuring arugula, basil, and garlic, is the Allgäu Organic Herb Pesto. These are complemented by the spicy Ground Elder & Cress Pesto from wild harvests, the tart Organic Nettle Arugula Pesto, and the only red variety, the Organic Tomato Basil Pesto.

Three chutneys: hand-simmered, sweet-and-sour to savory

The chutneys are simmered with raw cane sugar and white wine or apple cider vinegar. The Allgäu Organic Pumpkin-Apple Chutney is mild, spicy, and sweet, perfect for a cheese platter; the Organic Pear-Bell Pepper Chutney is sweet-and-sour, ideal for cheese, raclette, and curries; and the Organic Beer-Onion Chutney is fruity and tart, pairing well with roasts, bratwurst, and cheese sandwiches (contains gluten and mustard).

Order sell g'machts online

At Leni & Hans, you can have all ten jars from Weiler delivered to you in 1–3 days. Once opened, pestos and chutneys should be kept in the refrigerator and consumed within 14 days. You can find more pestos from other manufacturers in the Pesto category, and additional chutneys under Chutney & Co.