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- by Jessica Espinoza, CYT
I had started this post with the intentions of writing on why it is important to soak your nuts and seeds before consuming. I recently wrote a post on soaking your grains before you eat them in order to decrease the amount of phytic acid and this was going to be part two of that article. However, once I...
- by Jessica Espinoza, CYT
My husband loves dishes like this. It’s a one-pan meal that incorporates beef and mashed potatoes, two of his favorite foods! Plus, it helps with clean-up too. I’m all about one-dish meals! It seems like the terms Cottage Pie and Shepherd’s Pie are used interchangeably and they are some of the oldest recipes in the books. But,...
- by Jessica Espinoza, CYT
Hi everyone! How did the first week of 2011 treat you? I hope everyone had a great week. Mine was super busy, but very productive. As usual, the food world didn’t slow down and there are a lot more great recipes out there to share! Check these out: Cream of Wild Mushroom Soup (gluten free) – I love cream...
- by Jessica Espinoza, CYT
This delicata butternut squash soup is delicious and perfect for fall and winter when many of us are craving heavier foods. The taste is definitely on the sweeter side and a small serving is enough to satisfy. Butternut squash is already pretty sweet and adding the delicata squash only adds to the sweetness. The soup has a...