Food

Infographic Sundays – The History of Chocolate Edition

April 8, 2012 - by Jessica Espinoza, CYT

Did someone say chocolate? Why yes, yes they did. If there’s chocolate, I want to eat it! I am a self-diagnosed chocoholic, so when I saw this infographic, I knew I had to share it. And, how appropriate that it’s Easter, which I’m sure has to be one of the top holidays for chocolate sales! Do you like chocolate? The...

Food

Fun Video Fridays – How To Make A Self-Watering Container Using 2 Containers

April 6, 2012 - by Jessica Espinoza, CYT

Spring is here and many of us are working in our gardens, or at least planning our gardens. If you’re like me and have limited space, then container gardening is what you are probably doing. I watched this tutorial last spring and was able to make some self-watering containers for myself. It’s a great tutorial if you’re going...

My Love Affair With Saigon (Vietnamese) Cinnamon and 9 Reasons Cinnamon Rocks!

April 4, 2012 - by Jessica Espinoza, CYT

I love cinnamon. Of all the spices, it’s probably my favorite. I’ve always been a huge fan, but when I ground my first Vietnamese cinnamon stick and tasted the spicy, sweet powder, I was lifted to a whole different realm of cinnamon happiness. I had no idea that cinnamon could taste this good, and this...

Real Food Recipes

Traditional Tuesdays: Nutritious and Delicious – 04/03/12

April 3, 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...

52 Weeks of Bad A** Bacteria Fermenting Series Dairy-Free Desserts, Sweet Treats, & Baked Goods Fermented Food Gluten-Free and/or Grain-Free Real Food Recipes

52 Weeks of Bad A** Bacteria – Week 13 – Cashew Nut Yogurt (Dairy Free and GAPS Friendly)

April 2, 2012 - by Jessica Espinoza, CYT

Today, I am thrilled to have a guest post by my friend, Starlene Stewart, author of GAPS Diet Journey. Starlene has been chronicling her experience on the GAPS Diet at her blog and is a new member of the Nourished Living Network. For week 13 of my series Bad A** Bacteria, Starlene is here to...