If you grew up in Chico or anywhere in the Northern California region you may know about the almond pronunciation debacle. We can’t tell you how many times we’ve travelled elsewhere, mentioned the word, and gotten a look of puzzlement. Well, today we want to explain to you why this four generation farming family of […]
In case you didn’t know, we are nuts about nuts. We mean it! It doesn’t stop at almonds, or cashews, or walnuts. Have you ever been in a “snacky” mood and sat down with a bag of pistachios? before you know it, theres a larger pile of shells than the bag itself! You keep saying […]
Peanut butter and jelly is a staple item in kids lunches, on the go munchies, and late night sweet and salty cravings. Fights over which is better, smooth or crunchy, have been on-going because BOTH are delicious! But, do you know what is equally delicious and arguably even better? Almond butter! You can sub almond […]
Being that almond butter is basically a super food in our humble opinion, we LOVE that this cookie recipe puts it center stage with only three other ingredients. Yes, this almond butter cookie recipe only requires four ingredients and still taste delicious. It’s always nice to be able to indulge on sweets and actually be […]
One of my favorite memories of Valentines Day as a kid was waking up to the sweet sweet smell of maple syrup and warm butter wafting from the kitchen. It was a family tradition that my mom carried with her to have pancakes hot off the griddle. She would even use her heart shaped cookie […]
Hello 2021! We have completed our first week of 2021, which means a lot of you have finished your first week of New Year resolutions! It’s a well known fact that at the top of the resolutions list is usually health and fitness goals. No matter what kind of a health goal you’ve set for […]
We know they’re delicious, but what makes them nutritious? When you give the gift of Maisie Janes almonds, you’re actually giving the gift of a healthy snack that is loaded with amazing nutrients. Honestly, the health benefits are endless, not to mention you only need a small handful of those babies to satisfy the hunger […]
It’s happy harvest season here at Maisie Jane’s orchards…and there’s a whole lot o’ shakin’ goin’ on. Check out these Instagram videos of what’s happening right now. No, that’s not a tornado…it’s a shaker! We use two kinds: one is a mono boom shaker, which shakes one tree at a time from the front, as […]
The results are in: replacing typical snacks with almonds can result in better overall heart function in times of stress. This is great news! With many of us working at home, and having kids at home all day while worrying about viruses, hurricanes and fires…we’re stressed and snacking more than ever! It’s so tempting to […]
The Love & Lemons website is one of my favorite go-to resources for plant-based recipes and food guidance. The recipes are so clearly written and accompanied by delectable photos. Bestselling authors Jeanine and Jack often include nuts in their innovative recipes. I suggest you subscribe to their site and buy their new cookbook too, which includes […]