Summer is the time for backyard BBQ’s, days spent at the lake relaxing, road trips with the family, and camping out under the stars. You have almost three months to enjoy these kinds of activities. BUT there is only one weekend that everyone goes all out for summer activities, the 4th of July! This is […]
The weather is heating up in California, which means one of two things is happening. Either you’re buying popsicles in bulk or you’re buying tubs of ice cream, anything that can keep your body temperature below melting. The downside to buying lots of either popsicles or ice cream is how unhealthy it is for you. […]
Cherries are in season in Northern California and this chocolate cherry tart is the perfect excuse to head to the local farmer’s market and pick up a few baskets. Whether you’re just looking for a new recipe to try or you want to impress guests at a party, this tart is the perfect combination of […]
When people think of a vegan diet, they might think of tofu, kale and an aversion to all things delicious. But that is absolutely not the case! Especially when it comes to this easy, 30-minute no-bake cookie recipe you can make with Maisie Jane’s Almond Butter, sunflower seeds, oats, sesame seeds and coconut sugar. It’s […]
If you practice the Paleo lifestyle, you’re probably always on the lookout for ways to pack more protein into your diet. Sure, a handful of almonds on the go, a chicken breast at lunch, and roasted veggies are all good and all, but sometimes you may get a hankering for the illusion of carbs. If […]
Traditionally, brussels sprouts aren’t among the most popular types of vegetables. In fact, they tend to have a bad reputation, but that’s because they’ve never been given a chance. It’s all in the way they’re cooked and roasting in the oven is the way to go when cooking brussels sprouts. Not only are they incredibly […]
If you’re trying to eat healthier, you probably don’t use “chips” as part of your vocabulary, and kale might make you turn up your nose and stick out your tongue in disgust. But, have you thought of the potential of putting those two things together? Kale chips, with a little almond butter and seasoning, can […]
This recipe is a replica to the traditional Indonesian Peanut Sauce Maisie was introduced to while visiting beautiful Bali many years ago. She simply replaced the peanut ingredients with Maisie Jane’s tasty and healthier Almond Butter choice. The sauce can also be enjoyed as a dipping sauce to BBQ chicken skewers or drizzled inside rice […]
Deciding to eat healthier is always a good thing for your body. The sad part is that it isn’t always good news to your taste buds because sweets are usually the first part of your diet to go out the window. This doesn’t mean that you can never eat sweets again, it just means that you […]
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 […]