The Nut Blog

Is Almond Butter a Good Choice if You’re Trying to Lose Weight?

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There’s a lot of conflicting information floating around on the topic of fats. Don’t fats make you fat? Aren’t all fats bad? Is there really such a thing as a good fat? If so, how can it be incorporated into the diet? How can I be sure? And on and on it goes. It’s true. Fats have […]

Posted on July 6th, 2017

Add Almond Butter for a Delicious Change to S’mores in a Skillet

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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 […]

Posted on June 30th, 2017

Are Almonds All They’re Cracked Up to Be?

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Almonds get a lot of attention as a healthy, nutritious snack that’s easy to take on the go. If you’re trying to stay healthy, you might wonder if they offer everything people say. You have a lot of choices when it comes to the food you eat, and you want to make the right ones […]

Posted on June 28th, 2017

Cool Off With Chocolate Banana Almond Butter Popsicles [Recipe]

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. […]

Posted on June 23rd, 2017

Can I Use Almond Butter if I’m Gluten-Free?

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Are you going gluten-free? In a world full of wheat products, switching to a gluten-free diet can be a startling change. Even products you would expect not to contain gluten, such as almond butter, often turn out to have hidden wheat ingredients. Others don’t have any wheat on their labels, but they’re made in facilities […]

Posted on June 21st, 2017

Chocolate Cherry Tart: A Sweet and Tangy Summer Treat [Recipe]

Chocolate Cherry Tart

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 […]

Posted on June 16th, 2017

Ideas Dad Will Go Nuts for on Father’s Day

Happy Father's Day

Father’s Day is almost here, but there’s still plenty of time to order a great Father’s Day gift. This year try something different for Father’s Day. Leave those traditional and expected presents like beer mugs, shaving kits, or bathroom joke books in the past. Maisie Jane’s has a big selection of Father’s Day gifts to […]

Posted on June 12th, 2017

These Vegan Almond Butter No-Bake Cookies Take No Time to Make!

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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 […]

Posted on June 9th, 2017

6 Father’s Day Gift Ideas Way More Exciting Than a Tie

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It’s that time of year again. You know, that time when we try to show, in some small, woefully inadequate way, appreciation for our fathers. After all, how can we even begin to do justice to all the amazing things our dads have done for us? Cards filled with special words, long distance calls, gifts… How […]

Posted on June 7th, 2017

How to Diversify Your Vegan Diet with Nutritious Nut Butter

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As a vegan, it can be easy to fixate on what’s not available to your diet, but you can also choose to look around in wonder at the world full of healthy, delicious, and ethically sourced foods that veganism opens up for you. Some plant-based foods can be used as substitutions for animal-based products, while […]

Posted on June 1st, 2017