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52 Weeks of Bad A** Bacteria – Week 18 – Fermenting Methods: We’ve Had it All Wrong

- by Jessica Espinoza, CYT
UPDATE 12/10/13: This post was written in May of 2012. I have since learned a lot about fermenting and the role it plays in my own personal health journey. I’m no longer overwhelmed about this and I am not experiencing any angst. This post was not written to make people more confused and ultimately leave...
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Infographic Sundays – The History of Cake Edition

- by Jessica Espinoza, CYT
Who doesn’t like cake? With so many varieties, there really is something for everyone. Well, have you ever wondered about the history of cake? Check out this week’s infographic for some fun tidbits of info! P.S. What’s your favorite kind of cake? Browse more data visualizations.  
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Don’t Compost it, Cook It – A Review and Giveaway

- by Jessica Espinoza, CYT
  The tagline of April Lewis Patel’s new eBook says it all: “How to make the most out of nothing in the kitchen”. That is what this book is all about. Learning how to throw away less food and utilize what most would consider scraps to make healthy, hearty meals. I enjoyed reading through this...
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Traditional Tuesdays: Nutritious and Delicious – 05/01/12

- 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 17 – Fermented Nettle Tea

- by Jessica Espinoza, CYT
UPDATE August 2012: Since Amanda shared this recipe on this site, I have switched my fermenting methods. I am no longer using Mason jars for my fermenting. I am using anaerobic fermenting jars. The recipe is easily converted over by simply replacing the Mason jar with an aerobic vessel. The rest of the recipe and instructions stay...