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52 Weeks of Bad A** Bacteria – Week 25 – Kefir Ice Cream

- by Jessica Espinoza, CYT
Last week, we discussed milk kefir and kefired cream, so I won’t go into a lot of detail about the subject. However, I did promise a recipe for kefir ice cream! This ice cream is a probiotic treat – rich, tangy, creamy, nourishing, and delicious! This is not the kind of ice cream that you...
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Infographic Sundays – Good Carbs vs. Bad Carbs

- by Jessica Espinoza, CYT
Fun chart that gives a quick overview of good carbs vs. bad carbs. Many of us take this type of knowledge for granted, but it’s surprising how few people really understand what constitutes bad carbs and why they are bad. Share this infographic with anyone you think might benefit! Browse more Food infographics.  
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Traditional Tuesdays: Nutritious and Delicious – 07/03/12

- 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 24 – Milk Kefir and Kefir Cream

- by Jessica Espinoza, CYT
Milk kefir (as opposed to water kefir) is something that I use somewhat regularly in my kitchen. I use milk kefir primarily for making homemade salad dressings, like my Better Than Hidden Valley Ranch Dressing, or for adding into smoothies for a probiotic kick. I also give it to the dogs over their food, because...
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Infographic Sundays – The Artisan Gelato Edition

- by Jessica Espinoza, CYT
Mmmm … The summer heat is here and nothing tastes as good as a big bowl of ice cream. Or, a bowl of gelato. Have you ever eaten true, artisan gelato in Italy? I have never been to Italy, but someday, I shall visit and I’m sure I will eat my fair share! Here’s an...