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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...
52 Weeks of Bad A** Bacteria Fermenting Series Beverages & Smoothies Dairy-Free Fermented Food Real Food Recipes

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...
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Infographic Sundays – The Food Waste Edition

- by Jessica Espinoza, CYT
Food waste. We’re all guilty of it. At least, I know I am. I am a notorious food hoarder and over-cooker. I have gotten much better over the last year or two, but every so often, I realize that I throw away more food that I should. Mostly because I over-purchase, or I cook too much and forget to...
Desserts, Sweet Treats, & Baked Goods Gluten-Free and/or Grain-Free Real Food Recipes

Gluten Free Chocolate Cupcakes and Rich Chocolate Orange Frosting Recipe

- by Jessica Espinoza, CYT
These cupcakes are the perfect treat for birthdays and special occasions. Rich and decadent, making them the perfect dessert for these get-togethers with family and friends. The cupcakes are gluten-free, using a combination of coconut flour and sprouted quinoa flour (courtesy of To Your Health Sprouted Flour Co. Read my review here). They are full of...
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Tropical Traditions Adds New Line of Organic Corn that is GMO-Free

- by Jessica Espinoza, CYT
This is exciting news! Tropical Traditions just released their announcement that they are adding a new line of organic corn that is 100% GMO-free! Tropical Traditions Press Release April 25, 2012 — Springville, CA Republished in full with permission from Tropical Traditions Tropical Traditions announced today that they were offering a new line of organic heirloom...