Homemade Coconut Oil Toothpaste Recipe

December 5, 2012 - by Jessica Espinoza, CYT

This summer, my recipe for homemade coconut oil toothpaste was featured on CoconutOil.com and Health Impact News. I use this toothpaste all the time and love it. Now that the weather is cooling off, the coconut oil sets up a little firmer than I’d like. To remedy, I just run the sides of the jar...

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Traditional Tuesdays: Nutritious and Delicious – 12/04/12

December 4, 2012 - 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...

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52 Weeks of Bad A** Bacteria – Week 35 – Fermented Thai Basil “Pesto” Recipe

December 3, 2012 - by Jessica Espinoza, CYT

This recipe for lactofermented Thai basil “pesto” is so delicious! The first time I made this was the first time I’ve ever fermented anything other than your standard veggie and brine ferment, so I have to admit, I was a bit nervous. I cannot take credit for the concept of fermented pesto, as I first...

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Poppy Soap Co. – Organic Handmade Soap with a Cause {Giveaway}

November 29, 2012 - by Jessica Espinoza, CYT

I am so excited to bring you my review and giveaway of Poppy Soap Company’s amazing hand made soaps! Let get right to it! Last month, Lindy, founder of Poppy Soap Co. contacted me and asked if she could send me some of her soaps to try out. Lindy is a friend of my friend...

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Traditional Tuesdays: Nutritious and Delicious – 11/27/12

November 27, 2012 - by Jessica Espinoza, CYT