Persnickety Pomegranates: How to Open a Pomegranate

October 16, 2010 - by Jessica Espinoza, CYT

Pomegranates are one of my favorite winter fruits. I always get excited when I walk into the grocery store and see the first bin of the season, filled with bright red fruit! Pomegranates can be tricky – the first time I ever got one and attempted to open it, it was a disaster. I didn’t...

Easy Bananas Foster Recipe (gluten free, dairy free, autoimmune option)

October 14, 2010 - by Jessica Espinoza, CYT

This is my take on bananas foster, using real food. Sweet, warm bananas caramelized in butter and maple syrup. Top it with whipped cream or whipped coconut cream and it’s sure to please just about everyone. There is something wonderful about lightly cooking bananas. It brings out the flavor and paired with crunchy walnuts, it’s a...

Food

Health is a Choice

October 12, 2010 - by Jessica Espinoza, CYT

“Health is a choice.” That is a quote from a fictional TV show I was watching a couple weeks back and the quote has stuck with me ever since. I am reminded of it almost daily and it really has had a profound effect on me! Health is a choice. Especially in today’s convoluted world of food...

Gluten-Free and/or Grain-Free Real Food Recipes Salads, Sides, & Vegetables

Squash Patties: A Simple, Crispy Recipe

October 10, 2010 - by Jessica Espinoza, CYT

Summer squash season is drawing to a close, but there is still time to eat just a little more. This recipe came about when I had some extra yellow summer squash and I wanted something different. It’s absolutely delicious. Pair with a tossed salad and you’ve got a full meal!

Beverages & Smoothies Dairy-Free Real Food Recipes

Peppermint White Hot Chocolate Recipe (Dairy Free Option)

October 9, 2010 - by Jessica Espinoza, CYT

This Peppermint White Hot Chocolate Recipe came about years ago when I was totally addicted to Starbucks (like seriously addicted — I’d go at least once a day, sometimes twice). One of my favorite drinks that they made was their Peppermint White Hot Chocolate — so rich, creamy, sweet, and decadent. And not at all good...