Real Food Recipes

Traditional Tuesdays: Nutritious and Delicious – 03/27/12

March 27, 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 – Week 12 – Pickled (Lacto Fermented) Onions

March 26, 2012 - by Jessica Espinoza, CYT

UPDATE 7/26/12: I no longer use whey as a starter for my ferments (learn why here). I also no longer use Mason jars for my ferments (learn why here). I use Fidos and Pickl-Its exclusively and the improvement in the taste and texture of my ferments is unbelievable! I encourage everyone to take a look at the information...

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Infographic Sundays – American Food Consolidation – Let’s Eat Local!

March 25, 2012 - by Jessica Espinoza, CYT

Take a look at the consolidation of our food system. It’s so sad, but I am hoping that we’re on the cusp of change as the locavore movement gains more and more momentum. Eat Local. Shop Local. Support Local! If you’re in Denver, this company, The Corner Store by Fooducopia, is a great way to shop, eat,...

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Hungry For Change – An Inspiring Documentary

March 24, 2012 - by Jessica Espinoza, CYT

I’ve been meaning to post this for the last few days. A former colleague of mine, who now works at Gaiam, posted the link to Facebook this early last week. This is a fantastic new documentary and I think the title says it all: “Hungry for Change – Your Health is in Your Hands.” The film features world-renowned...

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Fun Video Fridays – The Garden of Eatin’ Edition

March 23, 2012 - by Jessica Espinoza, CYT

This video, put out by Kitchen Gardeners International is a brief look at America’s Garden. Though it’s three years old, it’s still a good one! Gardening serves so many valuable purposes other than providing food. It’s good for the body and the soul. Getting your hands in the dirt and cultivating the soil and the...