Food

2013 Year in Review: My Top 13 Posts

December 31, 2013 - by Jessica Espinoza, CYT

It’s the time of year where we’re looking back, reflecting on the past 12 months, and planning for the new year. It has been an interesting year for me personally and I have learned so much about myself and other people. Been challenged greatly at times, but in the end, things always work out how...

Deep Dish Apple Pie with Fennel and Ginger :: gluten, grain, and dairy free

December 20, 2013 - by Jessica Espinoza, CYT

Apple pie. Oh, how I love thee. Let me count the ways. (Every time I say that I think of Roger Rabbit … click here if you don’t know what I’m referring to.) Moving on now. Recently, I have been in love with all things apple. I just can’t get enough of this tasty fruit. Something...

Basics, Budget, & Processed Food Replacements Dairy-Free Desserts, Sweet Treats, & Baked Goods Gluten-Free and/or Grain-Free Real Food Recipes

Egg-Free Pie Crust :: Grain, Gluten, and Dairy Free, Autoimmune Paleo Option

December 18, 2013 - by Jessica Espinoza, CYT

I am currently egg-free, as I work through potential food allergens and try to identify what may be causing me problems (read about my journey to health here). For the most part, I don’t really miss eggs, except in my homemade mayo. Man, I really miss my mayo — so rich, creamy, smooth, delicious. Yum....

Candies & Confections Dairy-Free Desserts, Sweet Treats, & Baked Goods Gluten-Free and/or Grain-Free Real Food Recipes Sweet & Savory Snacks

3 Ridiculously Easy (and Delicious) Truffle Recipes – dairy and sugar free

December 17, 2013 - by Jessica Espinoza, CYT

Truffles. There is something so decadent and so satisfying about truffles. At least to me. They have to be one of my all-time favorite candies, but they were always too hard and time consuming to make. I like easy. The easier, the better. Well, after a bunch of experimenting and taste testing (my poor family...

Food

Traditional Tuesdays: Nutritious and Delicious – 12/17/13

December 17, 2013 - by Jessica Espinoza, CYT

Traditional Tuesday’s Nutritious and Delicious Blog Carnival is for anything involving traditional foods. Recipes, techniques, tips, discussions on the hows and whys we do what we do, kitchen organization, appliances used, fitting traditional foods into your life and schedule, anything under the banner of traditional foods is wonderful. Posts, Facebook pages or websites on the...