When you think of almonds, the first thing to come to mind probably isn’t bees, but bees are an essential part of the almond-growing process. Almond trees need bees for cross-pollination. Actually, approximately 70% of our food and plants depend on bees, as well as help avoid the need to spray harmful pesticides in the […]
Almonds are a versatile nut that can be used as a healthy alternative in just about any form you can imagine. They’re great for eating, crunching, flavoring, topping, drinking, spreading, cooking or baking. It’s up to you to choose which form to use. Whole Almonds These are the types of almonds that many people use […]
Spring is here, but there are still some cold rains left to be had in our section of Northern California. If you’re like most people then that means cold rainy days are in need of a warm and tasty bowl of soup. Chicken soup isn’t just good for your health, it’s also good for the […]
As a kid, you learned the foods that were healthy for you and the foods that weren’t. To learn about them our teachers had us creating our own food pyramids by cutting out and gluing the foods in the correct section of the pyramid. Besides being just a fun activity (and a big break from […]
Have you ever reached into your cupboard to grab a handful of almonds for a snack, only to pop them in your mouth and realize they’re stale and chewy instead of fresh and crunchy? Or how about using those almonds stored in the pantry to make cookies, only to find that those warm, freshly baked cookies […]
At Maisie Jane’s, we talk a lot about almonds, but we go nuts for our cashew products too. Here’s a fun fact: did you know that what we think of as a cashew nut is actually a seed from the cashew fruit known as a cashew apple? Cashews are soft and sweet nuts that are […]
Did you know that bees need almonds and almonds need bees? Between late February and early March, the orchards that produce Maisie Jane’s almonds burst into bloom with light pink and white flowers in preparation for pollination. This is a crucial time in the almond lifecycle. The Blooms and the Bees Almond trees need the […]
Do you enjoy a classic peanut butter cookie recipe, but you have someone in your life, say a child or spouse, who is allergic to peanuts or other tree nuts? This the perfect replacement recipe. Maybe there’s no allergy, but you’re just looking for a healthy alternative and a new go-to cookie recipe. We love […]
You’re trying to be healthy and you bought a jar of Maisie Jane’s almond butter. That’s great! You open the jar and you’re wondering what’s up with all that oil on top? You give it a good stir and everything seems to be okay. It tastes good, but you’re thinking back to the days you […]
If you’re like a lot of families who eat the same dinners over and over, it’s time to get out of that dinner rut and try something new! So what does dinner have to do with Maisie Jane’s? Well, there are many savory dinner recipes out there, using almond butter, and we think this recipe […]
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