Raw Milk in Colorado

September 30, 2010 - by Jessica Espinoza, CYT

Colorado is one of the states that bans the sale of raw milk. Hard to believe, seeing that this state was founded on agriculture, farming and ranching. The only states that allow the sale of raw milk in stores are California, Connecticut, Washington, Idaho, Arizona, South Carolina, Maine, New Hampshire, Pennsylvania, and New Mexico. This...

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Black and Decker Citrus Juicer

September 29, 2010 - by Jessica Espinoza, CYT

This has become my new favorite product! I have wanted a juicer for a long time (and don’t get me wrong, one day I will have one of those beautiful Champion Juicers), but since we don’t have an extra $250-$400 to shell out, this little Black and Decker citrus juicer will have to do. And...

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The Master Cleanse

September 28, 2010 - by Jessica Espinoza, CYT

I just started on a cleanse today and I wanted to blog about it as I go along, not only to help myself, but to also help others out there who might be considering a cleanse of their own. The cleanse that I chose is called the Master Cleanse. Please note that this site is...

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How to Freeze Fresh Zucchini or Summer Squash

September 27, 2010 - by Jessica Espinoza, CYT

This summer, I was lucky enough to receive a bunch of large zucchinis from some friends. They were way more than we could eat fresh, so I had to do something to preserve them. I decided to freeze the excess zucchini so I could have it for soups, casseroles, and bread this winter. Freezing zucchini...

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Queen Elizabeth Drinks Raw Milk – Why Can’t We?

September 25, 2010 - 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...