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Ancient Harvest Quinoa Pasta

- by Jessica Espinoza, CYT
This is another product that I cannot live without. It was an accidental discovery my by friend Michele when we embarked on a gluten free cleansing awhile back. I am typically very skeptical of gluten free pasta, since most of the brands I have tried have funky textures, tastes, or don’t hold up once cooked. So, I figured...
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Queen Elizabeth Drinks Raw Milk – Why Can’t We?

- by Jessica Espinoza, CYT
This is a Canadian article about how Queen Elizabeth drinks raw, unpasteurized milk, yet Canadians are not permitted to consume it. Canada’s regulation of raw milk seems to be worse that the US. At least here in the US, there are a variety of laws – in some states you can purchase at stores, some states you have...
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Black Lava and Red Gold Sea Salt

- by Jessica Espinoza, CYT
Salt is one of those ingredients that doesn’t really get much thought. But, did you know that there are many interesting, and healthy, varieties of sea salt? Because there are so many different kinds, this article will focus on two specific varieties, black lava sea salt and red gold sea salt. I recently picked up...
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Dried Fruit Cereal Topping

- by Jessica Espinoza, CYT
Inspired by the hot oatmeal from Starbucks, I decided to make my own version of their dried fruit topping.  You can add this mixture to any hot or cold cereal. I like to toss this mixture into my hot oatmeal in the morning with a dollop of butter. If you let it sit for a...
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America’s Top 25 Farmers Markets

- by Jessica Espinoza, CYT
I stumbled across this post on America’s top 25 farmers markets and found it very interesting. I am proud that the Boulder County Farmer’s Market made the list! It’s one of the best markets in the state and it’s always great to see Colorado featured on a top 25 list! What farmers markets do you go to? What do...