Why Squirrels Are Nuts About Nuts…and Other Nutty Fun Facts

At my home, we have—well, I won’t call it an infestation of squirrels, but many uninvited furry guests. They’re cute and entertaining, but they don’t clean up after themselves, and my potted deck garden is where they like to live it up. Which got me wondering about why squirrels are as nutty for nuts as […]

Posted on July 14th, 2020

This Independence Day, Celebrate Family Farms

Family farms are so important! In fact, according to the National Institute of Food and Agriculture of the USDA, more than 90% of farms in the U.S. are classified as small family farms. That’s a lot of family love grown into our food supply. But due to factors that include climate change, giant agribusiness and […]

Posted on July 2nd, 2020

Last Call for Shipping in Time for Father’s Day!

Today is the last day to order gifts to be delivered in time for Father’s Day! We can’t guarantee it because Covid-19 has changed the shape of online shopping and delivery—there are more things being bought online than ever before! But chances are good (especially for locations west of the Rockies) that if you order […]

Posted on June 15th, 2020

Steak Fajita Salad with Seasoned Almonds

Have you ever checked out the wonderful selection of flavored almonds that Maisie Jane’s carries? So many delicious choices! I usually think of them as the perfect snack but, honestly, I’d be neglecting my duties to never tell you about how to use them to turn a humdrum recipe into something special. And today’s recipe […]

Posted on June 2nd, 2020

Walnuts at Maisie Jane’s

What’s new at Maisie Jane’s? Walnuts! And we’re so excited because when it comes to nuts that are versatile, healthy and delicious, walnuts are certainly near the top of the list! Like our beloved almonds, walnuts are a great source of health-enhancing nutrition. They’re full of antioxidants that fight bad cholesterol and are a better […]

Posted on January 7th, 2020

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

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

The Sweet Taste of Honey at Maisie Jane’s

Maisie Jane's Honey

We are bee fanatics at Maisie Jane’s! Did you know that we couldn’t have almonds without them? In fact, 70% of the food grown on the planet depends on the health of our bees so we put a lot of attention on nurturing our local bee community. And guess what that means? In addition to […]

Posted on October 10th, 2019

A Quick and Tasty Energy Boost from Maisie Jane’s

Maisie Jane's Flavored Almonds

Back to school and back to the office! Vacation season is over. But the fun never has to stop with flavored nut snacks from Maisie Jane’s! Who says a great nutritious snack can’t taste good? With these selections you’ll want to take some with you every day. Nuts are the perfect easy to take with […]

Posted on September 19th, 2019

Care Packages and Other Gifts from Maisie Jane’s

One of my friends just sent her oldest child off to college for the first time. I believe she’s been gone no more than a few days but my friend misses her already and is already planning what kind of “I Love You” care package to send her way! She wants that package full of […]

Posted on August 29th, 2019