Blog
Food

Fun Video Fridays – The Real Food with Nina Planck Edition

- by Jessica Espinoza, CYT
I am a huge fan of Nina Planck. To me, she is one of the icons of the real food movement. She is a strong voice in the advocacy of raw milk and dairy, traditional fats, pastured meats, sustainable farming practices, eating local, farmers markets, etc. I have read her books Real Food and Real...
Food

What is the 2012 Farm Bill and Why Should You Care?

- by Jessica Espinoza, CYT
Why Should You Care About the 2012 Farm Bill? The 2012 Farm Bill. Maybe you’ve heard of it. Maybe you haven’t. There has been quite a bit of buzz surrounding the 2012 Farm Bill, and for good reason. This specific piece of legislation is reviewed and renewed every five years and it plays a vital...
Food Real Food Recipes

Traditional Tuesdays: Nutritious and Delicious – 12/13/11

- 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...
Food

Infographic Sundays – The Head Over Heels for Haggis Edition

- by Jessica Espinoza, CYT
Those of you who know me well, know that my heart belongs to Scotland. In 2001, I was fortunate enough to take a trip to Scotland with my sister, her future husband, and some of their friends. It was a dream come true. Not only had I always wanted to go to Scotland, while I...
Breakfast Dairy-Free Desserts, Sweet Treats, & Baked Goods Gluten-Free and/or Grain-Free Real Food Recipes Sweet & Savory Snacks

Pumpkin Bread Recipe :: Gluten, Grain, and Dairy Free

- by Jessica Espinoza, CYT
Fall and winter mean pumpkin season. It’s my favorite time of year! I love anything and everything pumpkin, but one of my most favorite pumpkin things is pumpkin bread. This recipe was inspired by Elana’s Pantry Paleo Pumpkin Bread. The bread is very dense, yet very tender. It makes a great, hearty breakfast slathered with pastured butter. Because it has...