Sugar: The Secret Killer – Part 1 – Addiction

March 17, 2011 - by Jessica Espinoza, CYT

A spoonful of sugar makes the medicine go down, right? Well, that spoonful of sugar could be the reason you’re having to take medicine in the first place! We all know that sugar is bad for you. Well, if you’re conscious about what you put in your body, then you’re probably aware, but the typical American has...

Simple Creamy Salad Dressing

March 15, 2011 - by Jessica Espinoza, CYT

I originally developed this recipe as the dressing for my Easy Cauliflower Salad, but I’ve had several people ask for it as just a regular salad dressing. Salad dressings are some of the worst products we can buy — they are filled with rancid, GMO oils, preservatives, and other unsavory ingredients. It’s so simple to...

Beef, Bison, & Lamb Main Dishes Real Food Recipes

Grass-fed Stout Beef Stew Recipe

March 13, 2011 - by Jessica Espinoza, CYT

I had some grass-fed beef stew meat that I needed to use up and knew I wanted a hearty beef stew, but I wanted to do something a little different. Adding beer to beef stew is pretty common, especially around St. Patrick’s Day. So, I decided to give it a whirl. The stew is very rich...

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Tropical Traditions Coconut Oil Review and Giveaway

March 6, 2011 - by Jessica Espinoza, CYT

<<THIS CONTEST IS CLOSED>> Coconut oil is a staple in my kitchen. I use it for everything from cooking and baking to skin care and as a nutritional supplement. I’m sure you’ve heard about coconut oil, though you may or may not know that it really is good for you. Throughout history, coconut oil has been...

Dairy-Free Desserts, Sweet Treats, & Baked Goods Gluten-Free and/or Grain-Free Real Food Recipes

Mixed Fruit Cobbler Recipe (grain and dairy free)

March 2, 2011 - by Jessica Espinoza, CYT

This mixed fruit cobbler is one of my comfort foods. I love the flavorful fruit combined with a crunchy topping and then topped with whipped coconut cream (or heavy cream if you can tolerate dairy). YUM! Cobblers are one of those fantastic dishes where can just use whatever you have on hand. It’s a great...