The Nut Blog

New Gift Baskets for Mother’s Day

Hooray! We have new gift baskets for Mother’s Day! And they’re so sweet and adorable, it’s going to be easy to find something to make Mom smile. And all you have to do is shop at Maisie Jane’s online store. We’ll wrap it with a beautiful bow and deliver it directly to her door. The […]

Posted on April 27th, 2020

Mama Needs Some Wine!

It’s been a stressful time figuring out how to keep the kids busy while working at home or figuring out what to do next. And now Mother’s Day is coming! You can’t shop in person as easily as you once did so what are you going to do? Shop online at Maisie Jane’s and have […]

Posted on April 23rd, 2020

Thai Quinoa Bowl

Okay, we’ve all been binging on carbs and Tiger King for awhile now. I don’t know about you but for me, it’s a beautiful day and it’s time to get off the couch! I need a little fresh air and sunshine—at a safe social distance—and something healthier to eat! And whenever I think of “healthier […]

Posted on April 21st, 2020

Mother’s Day is Coming!

Cat to be Kitten Me Gift Basket

Mother’s Day is Sunday, May 10th which means you have plenty of time to pick out the perfect gift from Maisie Jane’s for mom and have it delivered to her home! And, even better, you can shop easily online from the safety of your home and still find something she is certain to love! In […]

Posted on April 16th, 2020

Symbolic Wisdom from the Walnut Tree

Today I came across a couple of interesting articles about the symbolism of walnuts and walnut trees. I have an ongoing fascination with what various plants have symbolized to human beings since ancient times. We’re a strange species, seeing meaning in all sorts of things. Sometimes, the symbolism is hard to figure out. You’d need […]

Posted on April 14th, 2020

Carrot Cake Almond Pancakes (Recipe)

Looking for something fun for breakfast? This recipe for Carrot Cake Almond Pancakes with Strawberry Cream Cheese fruit sauce should do the trick! It was created by Emily Richards, cookbook author of Get in the Kitchen and COOK for the Almond Board of California. Carrot Cake Almond Pancakes Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour […]

Posted on April 9th, 2020

Order Easter Baskets and Gifts Today!

Easter is coming soon and with the coronavirus restrictions you might be wondering what to do. No worries! It’s not too late to have an Easter Basket shipped right to your door on the West Coast or to send one to friends and family. If you’re local you can even order online and arrange for […]

Posted on April 6th, 2020

Buy Our Country Store Offerings Online!

Maisie Jane's Gift Shop

Have you ever been to the Maisie Jane’s Country Store at 1324 Dayton Road in Chico, CA? Then you know what a great place it is to find a wide assortment of local products in addition to our own nuts, nut butters and other items. While everyone is sheltering-in-place here in California, we’ve been thinking […]

Posted on April 2nd, 2020

Almond Cheesecake Swirl Brownies (Recipe)

Feeling a bit stressed? It’s time to get baking! Apparently, baking to relieve stress is a thing now. It keeps your mind focused on what you’re doing and not on the news. It lets you work with your hands and relax your mind while enjoying the sight and smells of items so many of us […]

Posted on March 30th, 2020

Chocolate Fixes Everything

Festive Chocolate Delights

Things are feeling a bit worrisome lately and I need chocolate! You need chocolate! Want to know why? Well, according to scientists who did a study on this, people given chocolate (a dark chocolate drink) every day for a month reported feeling much calmer and more content than those given a placebo. Ha ha ha […]

Posted on March 26th, 2020