Pumpkin Spice Muffins :: Grain-Free, Gluten-Free & Dairy-Free

April 20, 2011 - by Jessica Espinoza, CYT

Pumpkin spice muffins. One of my all-time favorite treats. But who am I kidding? I love all things pumpkin and could eat it pretty much year round. For me, it does not need to be a holiday to enjoy some delicious pumpkin spiced desserts. Pumpkin bread in July? Yes, please! These are really hearty muffins and...

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Water Kefir FAQs

April 16, 2011 - by Jessica Espinoza, CYT

Are you a new water kefir brewer? Are you an experienced brewer, but just want a little refresher? Then, this page is for you! I wanted to address some of the most common questions I am asked regarding water kefir. If you have a questions that’s not on this list, please feel free to leave me a comment and I...

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How to Make Water Kefir at Home – Fizzy Soda That’s Good For You!

April 14, 2011 - by Jessica Espinoza, CYT

UPDATE – July 2012: Since I first wrote the post below (back in April 2011) , I have changed my methods for how I brew water kefir. For an updated post about how to make water kefir at home, please visit this post: “How to Make Water Kefir“. The main change is that I no...

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Garlicky Steamed Artichokes

April 12, 2011 - by Jessica Espinoza, CYT

Do artichokes intimidate you? I know that I used to be intimidated by them but not anymore. They are one of my favorite vegetables now and I love when I can get them on sale. I eat them until I’m sick of them. Well, sick of them until the next good sale! They are so simple to prepare and...

AIP / Autoimmune Protocol Dairy-Free Gluten-Free and/or Grain-Free Real Food Recipes Salads, Sides, & Vegetables

Simple Garlicky Asparagus Spears

April 8, 2011 - by Jessica Espinoza, CYT

Asparagus season is here! Asparagus is one of my favorite vegetables. I eat tons of it when it’s in season. It’s so simple to prepare and makes a quick, tasty side dish to just about anything. Or, you can mix it into scrambled eggs or a frittata. Heaven! One interesting thing to note is that asparagus has a...