The Nut Blog

26 Amazing Facts About California Almonds

Maisie Jane's Almonds

Almonds are small nuts that pack a big crunch full of health benefits. Learn the ABCs about California almonds and why they’re one of the state’s best crops. Almond Butter – Smooth and creamy (and comes in crunchy varieties too!) almond butter is a healthier alternative to peanut butter, especially if you have peanut allergies. Bees […]

Posted on January 18th, 2017

Kick Start Your New Year Health Goals With a Winter Kale Salad [Recipe]

winter kale salad with almond butter dressing

The holidays have come and gone, which means if you’re like a lot of people, you’re sick of all the sweet treats and starting to think about eating healthier as you welcome the new year. Many people this time of the year are looking for healthy recipes to kick start a healthier diet, and we […]

Posted on January 13th, 2017

9 Label Claims You’ll Find on Nut Butter and What They Mean

Almond Butter and Nutritional Lable

Shopping for nut butter can be stressful. You have multiple options for the same product, many with ingredients only scientists can pronounce. Each label focuses on a different benefit. Some of those benefits don’t apply to you and can leave you questioning other foods. Gluten free – what’s a gluten? Vegan – What’s a vegan? Am […]

Posted on January 11th, 2017

3 Common Questions About Additives Answered

For those who choose to have a clean eating lifestyle, “additives” is a dirty word. For others, who are just becoming educated on this topic, there are a lot of questions regarding this issue, the most common being these: What are additives? Why are they used? Are additives bad for you? It can get confusing […]

Posted on December 30th, 2016

Salad Bowl Basket Dishes Up an Elegant Gift with Unique Flavors

Our elegantly crafted Maisie Jane’s Large Wood Salad Bowl “gift basket” is the perfect holiday gift for couples, families, or you and your special guests. We love this salad bowl gift basket for newlyweds too! Give your special newlywed friends some amazing treats while helping stock their kitchen and build up their dining serve ware […]

Posted on December 19th, 2016

7 Almond Butter Alternatives for Holiday Baking [Recipes]

Baking

If you’re allergic to peanuts or other tree nuts, holiday baking may seem like a holiday hassle to you. The thought of having to reluctantly accept goodies from neighbors, bypass the plate of cookies at a holiday party, or risk picking out the peanuts, leaves you feeling like nothing more than a Grinch. Don’t let […]

Posted on December 16th, 2016

Beer Can Chicken Basket Makes a Great Gift for Guys

Beer Can Chicken

Got a guy in your life who you need a special gift for this holiday season? Maybe you need that perfect gift for a brother, father, grandfather, or spouse. These guys can be so hard to shop for sometimes—especially shopping for the dad who seems to have everything already. If you’re trying to find something […]

Posted on December 14th, 2016

Avoid the Holiday Hustle – Order and Send Unique Gift Baskets Online

Family at Christmas viewed through window

Ah, the holiday season. It’s always here before we know it, whether we’re ready or not. While the holiday season has its perks—days off work, great food, fun festivities—it can also be very stressful with the frenzy of shopping, wrapping, planning, and traveling. If you’re needing a break from the usual holiday travel and hustle […]

Posted on December 9th, 2016

Town & Country Basket Fuels Large Groups With Big Flavors

Maisie Jane's town and country gift basket

Looking for a festive and delicious gift for a large group of people this holiday season? Look no further! At Maisie Jane’s, we have large quality gift baskets that are filled with a huge variety of sweet and savory nuts and treats. There’s something here for everyone, which is essential for large group gifts! Perhaps […]

Posted on December 6th, 2016

How a Spoonful of Nut Butter Will Bring You to Your Senses

Woman with spoon in mouth

Almost everything tastes better with butter. Such a decadent word associated with creamy, spreadable goodness to improve any dish. Except, butter doesn’t have the best reputation when it comes to your health. You don’t have to settle for regular butter on your breakfast toast or in your dessert recipes. We bring to you our incredible […]

Posted on December 2nd, 2016