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Hey! Where’s the Whey? How to Make Whey

February 23, 2011 - by Jessica Espinoza, CYT

UPDATE 7/25/12: Since writing this post over a year ago, I have since stopped using whey in my ferments. You can read about why I decided to stop using whey as a ferment starter here. That said, whey still has an important place in my kitchen. It is very nutrient dense and extremely nourishing. Read...

Homemade “Enchilada” Sauce Recipe

February 21, 2011 - by Jessica Espinoza, CYT

I love enchiladas. Of all Mexican and Tex-Mex foods, they are probably my favorite dish. However, I don’t bother buying the sauce in a can anymore because it is so easy to make at home. It is also a fraction of the cost of buying it in the store. Plus, it gives you control over...

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Weekly Recipe Wrap-Up – 02/19/11

February 19, 2011 - by Jessica Espinoza, CYT

Another week has passed! Whew! I was feeling pretty lazy this week, so honestly, I didn’t do much writing. I feel a little guilty, but I figure sometimes you need those days (or weeks in my case)! What new recipes did you discover this week? Below are some of the new ones I cam across....

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Chocolate Peanut Butter Cookies :: Gluten-Free & Grain-Free

February 16, 2011 - by Jessica Espinoza, CYT

This recipe was inspired by the recipe I found on Health-Bent.com for their Paleo Double Chocolate Chunk Cookies. I was really craving some chocolate chip cookies, but if I’m going to eat something sweet then it needs to be somewhat good for me too. These are dense little cookies – full of of protein from the nut butter,...

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Weekly Recipe Wrap up – 02/13/11

February 13, 2011 - by Jessica Espinoza, CYT

Hi everyone! Hope you are having a great weekend and are gearing up for another week! What do you do on Sundays? My Sundays are full of cleaning, laundry and cooking in preparation for the upcoming week. I find that with some extra preparation over the weekend, I eat much better throughout the week. The...