Have you ever seen the illuminated manuscripts of Medieval times that depict Jesus or Mary in an oval with a somewhat pointed top and bottom? That oval has a special significance. It is called the Mandorla and it means almond in Italian! They were showing Jesus in an almond shell?!! Why? In ancient times there […]
Today is the last day to order online for delivery in time for Christmas BUT if you live in or near Chico, CA you can still order gift baskets online—until December 21st— and pick up your purchases in the store! And that is the very best way to do last minute shopping at Maisie Jane’s. […]
Look at this gorgeous photo a Maisie Jane’s fan —sweeterthanabumblebee—shared with us on Instagram for a delicious breakfast: baked banana oats topped with a sliced peach, berries and our very own cashew butter! It reminded me of how much I loved it when my mother would serve us a simple breakfast like oatmeal and get us […]
It’s Gift Basket Season! But which one to choose? We offer so many wonderful gift baskets at Maisie Jane’s some of our customers wander our store for what seems like hours picking the best ones! Of course, that’s fun for them to do because there are so many delightful things to look at and tasty […]
“The stockings were hung by the chimney with care, In hopes that St. Nicholas soon would be there!” And what could we find in those stockings this year? Maisie Jane’s chocolate dipped nuts and cherries! Our chocolate dipped products are everybody’s favorites to find in a stocking, at holiday parties or to enjoy at your […]
It’s the most wonderful time of the year! And Maisie Jane’s is about to make it easy for you to deck the halls with all kinds of wonderful goodies. We have unique gift solutions for everyone on your holiday list, whether they live nearby or far away, and you don’t even need to leave the house […]
Can’t get enough pumpkin pie at the holidays? I know I can’t! That’s why this remarkably easy recipe for Pumpkin Pie Fudge by Blissful Basil caught my eye. It has just five ingredients! Plus it is vegan and gluten-free (unlike the pumpkin pie). Quick to make, too. It takes just 5 minutes to whip up […]
A big bowl of nuts with a nutcracker is always on our table at Christmas. And it’s hardly the Christmas season at all without the Nutcracker ballet on television or an old-fashioned nutcracker livening up the room. But where did the tradition of nuts and nutcrackers at Christmas come from? Well, it depends on who […]
At Maisie Jane’s, farming is definitely a family affair—we’ve been at it for four generations! And as we look forward to celebrating Thanksgiving, we can’t help but be thankful to be family farming together. What’s great about family farming? Where do I begin?!! According to a United States Department of Agriculture study and a variety of […]
I couldn’t resist posting our latest TV ad. We’re so happy with how it came out! Isn’t Lilia adorable jumping out of the shipping box? And our country store looks so beautiful. . . which brings me to the main reason for this post. Did you know that if you live in or near Chico, […]