In superhero comics mutants are a frequently feared and misunderstood subgroup of humans with amazing powers that they use to save the day. Generally thought of as monsters or freaks of nature, an entire genre of comic books and movies stems from their struggle to help the rest of the world accept them as potentially […]
Don’t miss this opportunity! Our fabulously delicious Chocolate Hazelnut Butter is 50% off while supplies last. The idea behind this delicious treat was to have the hazelnuts shine and not be as sweet as similar chocolate nut butter spreads. You’ll still be tempted to dig in and eat it with a spoon but it contains […]
What’s your favorite kind of cookie? When I was a kid it was peanut butter cookies. I even remember learning to make them myself in kindergarten—I was so excited! My favorite part was squishing the cookie dough down with a fork to make a cross-hatch pattern. (That made it art!) I begged to make peanut […]
At Maisie Jane’s we are committed to sustainable family farming. That’s why we have put practices in place that will save 22% more water, our most valuable natural resource. Using holistic land management and new technology we’re joining other water-wise family farmers across the state of California in a quest to respond to changing weather […]
It’s summer! Hooray! The best time of year for camping and picnics, hiking, and impromptu backyard barbecues and parties. And one of my favorite snacks to bring to any of these events are flavored nuts from Maisie Jane’s. Honestly, the selection of nuts we carry is so much fun. I planned to choose my favorites […]
The Mediterranean Diet appears to be making a comeback. After years of trying to make the Paleo, Atkins, Keto and so many other diet fads work, people are rediscovering that maybe a less restrictive and truly easy to maintain plan might work best. What’s great about the Mediterranean Diet is that nothing is forbidden and […]
It’s officially summer in Chico—not by the calendar but by the 100ºF heat! And that’s when my dinner thoughts turn to fruit and simple dinners of salad topped with some kind of tasty meat that can be made on the backyard grill. Today’s recipe can be made in the oven if you’re not a fan […]
Looking for a last minute Father’s Day gift? Don’t buy him a tie! Get him something he’ll enjoy like a box of wonderful savory and sweet treats from Maisie Jane’s! Zip on over to our delightful country gift shop at 1324 Dayton in Chico and be tempted by a wide array of wonderful gift ideas. […]
Did you know that 80% of the world’s almonds are grown right here in California? California also supplies 100% of the almonds sold in the United States. In 2016 that amounted to 2.15 billion pounds of nut meat (shelled nuts) valued at $5.2 billion in worth and $21 billion in economic revenue when products made […]
Many years ago my mother’s friend Gayle brought the most delicious chocolate cake I had ever tasted to a party at our house. She said it was an Italian Chocolate Almond Cake. It was so rich and full of flavor! Everyone slowed down to savor every bite while making “mmm-mmm” noises. It was the hit […]