Gift Baskets from Maisie Jane’s for the Holidays

The Perfect Wine Basket

If your family is like mine, it’s not at all early for thinking about what to bring or send to folks for the holidays. In my family we have a big Thanksgiving and everyone brings either a dish for dinner or fun snacks for eating while watching the big game together. Don’t know what to […]

Posted on November 14th, 2019

Five Spice Apple and Almond Wontons (Recipe)

Five Spice Apple and Almond Wontons

Here’s something different — and delightful — for your next holiday party. I love wonton soup and wonton appetizers but this recipe takes the concept of wontons, turns it on its head, and knocks it out of the park! Filled with apples and chopped almonds and flavored with five spice powder and a little brandy […]

Posted on November 12th, 2019

Share our California Bounty this Holiday Season

California Bounty Box

Tis the season to be thankful and celebrate. And this year we have a new offering that’s just perfect for your holiday table or to send as a gift to family or friends. It’s our California Bounty Box and it is gorgeous! In my family we always receive a box of harvest treats from one […]

Posted on November 7th, 2019

Special Sale on One of Our Most Popular Gift Baskets

Taste of Nor Cal Gift Basket

We have a special sale on one of our most popular gift baskets just in time for sending to far away family for Thanksgiving or Christmas! (Or for locals who want to order one to pick up in the store.) Our Taste of Nor Cal Gift Basket is a sure to please crowd favorite. And […]

Posted on November 5th, 2019

NEW!!! Spiced Gingerbread Nut Butter

Gingerbread Nut Butter

Maisie Jane and her daughters got busy in the kitchen to develop our limited edition Spiced Gingerbread Nut Butter. That means this wonderful holiday treat is kid approved. It tastes a bit like gingerbread cookie dough. But it’s mom approved, too—that means it’s healthy. And to celebrate this new arrival, it’s ON SALE!!! Get $1 […]

Posted on October 30th, 2019

Sweet Potato Almond Chipotle Soup (Recipe)

Sweet Potato Almond Chipotle Soup

Weather is always a little unpredictable at this time of year in Chico. It seems like it can’t decide whether it’s summer, winter or fall! Today as I write this blog post, for instance, it is definitely summer! I’m wearing my lightest sundress and have all the windows in the house open. Last week I […]

Posted on October 28th, 2019

Pumpkin Almond Chocolate Chip Cookies (recipe)

Pumpkin Almond Chocolate Chip Cookies

OMG, it’s pumpkin spice season already! I’m not a huge fan of all things pumpkin spice . . . but I do love pumpkin! Something about that orange squash just makes my mouth water! Add a little cinnamon and nutmeg (or pumpkin spice) and I pretty much HAVE to have some! But given that it’s […]

Posted on October 24th, 2019

Get Ready for Your Halloween Party at Maisie Jane’s

Jack O' Lantern

Are you planning a party? Well, then, head on over to our sweet country store at 1324 Dayton Road in Chico, CA and have some fun! Did you know that the Maisie Jane’s gift shop is stocked with the most fun Halloween decorations you’ll ever see? And there are so many locally made gourmet treats […]

Posted on October 22nd, 2019

Could Eating Almonds Give You Fewer Wrinkles?

Woman in a Good Mood

According to the latest research at the University of California in Davis, a daily snack of almonds in place of other nut-free snacks reduced both the width and severity (depth and length) of wrinkles in postmenopausal women. This study was the first of its kind to investigate whether eating almonds would have an effect on […]

Posted on October 17th, 2019

Hearty Apple Almond Oatmeal (Recipe)

apple almond oatmeal

It’s apple season! And that is actually my favorite time of year. I am a fan of practically everything made of apples—apple pie, apple cider, apple fritters. And this is also the time of year when I break out the oatmeal. I particularly love old-fashioned steel cut whole grain oatmeal that has a nutty texture […]

Posted on October 15th, 2019