The Nut Blog

Batter Bowl Basket Serves Up the Perfect Gift for Breakfast Lovers

Batter Bowl Gift Basket

Looking for a unique gift for someone special? Do you need a gift for the person who has everything? We love Maisie Jane’s Batter Bowl gift basket. It’s a unique gift for anyone who loves breakfast — and who doesn’t love breakfast?! After all, it’s the most important meal of the day! This gift “basket” […]

Posted on November 30th, 2016

4 Reasons Almonds Should Be Your Go-To After-Workout Snack

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Whether you’ve done cardio, weight training, conditioning, a spin class, or something light to get your heart rate up, almonds and other nuts can provide you with ways to maximize the benefits of your workout even after you stop moving. Physicians, nutritionists, and body building enthusiasts agree there are certain things your body needs to […]

Posted on November 22nd, 2016

The Empowered Lifestyle of a Nut Butter Lover

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Choosing a nut butter is about more than figuring out what tastes good. It’s not a small portion of a single meal every week or so. It’s not a decoration on your counter top because the label is pretty. It’s not a conversation starter. It’s a lifestyle choice. There are different phases to a person’s […]

Posted on November 14th, 2016

Christmas Crowds Drive You Nuts? Gift Ideas for Everyone on Your List

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Does the hustle and bustle of Christmas shopping turn you into a Grinch searching for the spiked egg nog? ‘Tis the season to be merry and bright, but having to hop from store to store while braving the crowds and traffic can leave you feeling anything but jolly. If you haven’t started your Christmas shopping […]

Posted on November 9th, 2016

Why Non-GMO and Organic Nuts Matter

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If you’re concerned about choosing non-GMO foods, Maisie Jane’s farming practices are a reflection of the brand’s belief in why you deserve to trust the food you buy to be as healthy as possible for you and your family. Because the farm is a 4th generation legacy, we place a great deal of importance on […]

Posted on November 2nd, 2016

No Tricks, Just a Treat! Healthy Candy Apples with Almond Butter [Recipe]

Candy Apples

Fall is in the air which means the changing of leaves, cooler days, and apple season. This time of year may leave you wanting to stay warm and cozy inside and make a sweet treat. How about making some candy apples? You might think it’s a long, sticky process that leaves you with a messy […]

Posted on October 28th, 2016

Find Out Why We’re All Abuzz About Our Beekeepers

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Here at Maisie Jane’s we care a lot about bees because if it weren’t for bees, there wouldn’t be any almonds! Bee hives are brought to the orchards during bloom to assist with pollination since almonds are not self-pollinating. The Zitlaw brothers own and manage the hives that we use to help pollinate the almonds we […]

Posted on September 29th, 2016

5 Ingredients Is All It Takes To Make This Simple Almond Butter Shake

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If you’re looking for breakfast on the go, a quick snack, or something to satisfy a sweet tooth craving, then almonds are a simple yet delicious solution. A handful of almonds (one ounce, or about 23) is a tasty way to crush your cravings and gives you long-lasting energy to take on the day. They […]

Posted on September 27th, 2016

Jack of All Trades: Tree Nuts and Their Health Benefits

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Most foods are really good at one or two things. We craft diets around getting the most benefit from each ingredient, hoping to maximize the health intake and minimize the sugars. Yet somehow nuts find themselves as a recommended food in each one – if you’re wondering why, the answer is simple: Nuts in their […]

Posted on September 23rd, 2016

Add Nut Butter to Your Diet and Feed Your Inner Beast

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Once upon a time, man ate not for the joy of food, but to stay alive. Commodities didn’t include white sugar or bread and butter with every meal. Man hunted for his food, stalking his family’s next meal through the wild. For sustenance, he nibbled on vegetables, fruit, and nuts. Snacks didn’t include watercress crackers […]

Posted on September 21st, 2016