The Nut Blog

Try This Almond Butter Sauce on Top for Brussels Sprouts Bliss [Recipe]

Roasted Brussels Sprouts

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 […]

Posted on May 22nd, 2017

4 Different Ways to Process Almonds

fire roasting almonds

When you pick up your fresh bag of almonds or scoop that first teaspoon from the brand new almond butter jar, the last thing you’ll think about is the way those almonds were processed. But today, especially in our food conscious society, it’s important to know not only what you’re getting in your food, but […]

Posted on May 17th, 2017

The Important Reason We Dry Roast Our Almonds

roasted almonds

Appearances can be deceiving. For example, think about a jar of Maisie Jane’s almond butter. Despite that surprisingly basic, one ingredient listed on the label, an awful lot of thought goes into that simple little ingredient to make each pretty jar of delicious Maisie Jane’s almond butter a real taste bud treat. Did you know that Maisie […]

Posted on May 12th, 2017

How Almond Butter Can Help You Reach Your Health Goals

signs to good health

You deserve to have access to the remarkable foods you need to achieve your healthy living goals. That’s why we created Maisie Jane’s almond butter to help you pursue whole-body wellness! Vegan, Gluten-free, 100% dry-roasted and 100% delightful, this nut butter is one of Nature’s best foods. Read on for more details about why this is […]

Posted on May 10th, 2017

Make Mom’s Day Special with a Gift from Maisie Jane’s

Love of Lavender Gift Basket

Mother’s Day is May 14th and you can find that perfect gift for the mom in your life at Maisie Jane’s Gift Shop. You’ll find 30% off lavender products from Lavender Ranch and Sonoma Lavender and 15% off lavender baskets. If you live out of town, you can visit our online store and order our hand-crafted nuts and […]

Posted on May 8th, 2017

Why Would Someone Choose Almond Butter Over Peanut Butter?

Peanut Butter, Move Over? Although George Washington Carver is famous for having discovered numerous uses for the peanut, if he could have seen into the future of this humble legume, he might have been completely incredulous to learn that peanut butter would become a classic pantry staple in modern American life. Peanut butter is arguably […]

Posted on May 3rd, 2017

What’s the Difference Between Natural, Non-GMO and Organic Nut Products?

couple reading food label in grocery store

An old adage says to not to judge a book by its cover, but when it comes to health foods, labels are important. Through labels, we obtain vital information about what we are putting into our bodies. Since we only get one body in this lifetime, we need to take good care of it! However, some […]

Posted on April 28th, 2017

Go Organic with Maisie Jane’s [Product Highlight]

100 percent organic

When did it happen exactly that nuts became such a prominent and versatile food group? How did the simple vegan protein crunch of nuts evolve into so many delightful ways to be enjoyed? And how is it that such yumminess can also be healthy? Well, it’s true. Both delicious and healthy are at your very […]

Posted on April 26th, 2017

Kale Chips Drizzled with Almond Butter [Recipe]

baked curly kale chips

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 […]

Posted on April 21st, 2017

Real Nut-rition: How to Add Organic Nut Butter into Special Diets

food labels for special diets

Special diets can be tricky, whether you choose them voluntarily or on a doctor’s orders. So many of the foods on your grocery store shelves are contaminated with peanuts, gluten, non-vegan ingredients and more. Special diets often require you to cut out many of your old favorites. Getting balanced nutrition can become really hard! If […]

Posted on April 17th, 2017