The Nut Blog

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

Add Flavor to a 4-Course Meal Using Organic Sliced Almonds [Recipes]

Maisie Jane's Oven Roasted Sliced Almonds

Whether you consider yourself a gourmet chef or a novice in the kitchen Maisie Jane’s almonds can add flavor to your recipes. Hosting a dinner soon? Make it a delicious 4-course meal with some of our favorite “nutty” recipes straight from our kitchen using our Organic Sliced Almond Delights, diverse to use for just about […]

Posted on September 15th, 2016

What You Need to Know About Nut Products, Food Allergies & Pesticides

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When grappling food allergies, the simple act of eating can be scary. You never know what may have peanuts, tree nuts, or I-Need-My-Epi-Pen nuts in the mix. It’s completely reasonable to want to know more about where your food comes from, and whether or not you can trust the brand with the potential for an […]

Posted on September 12th, 2016

Maisie Jane’s Nut Butter: A Healthy Alternative That’s Nuthin’ But Nuts

Everyone wants to think they’re feeding themselves and their family healthy, quality ingredients. But we’re all faced with so many choices, how many of us actually take the time to read the nutritional label and know just what exactly we’re putting in our bodies? Maisie Jane’s Nut butters provide a healthy alternative to commercial products […]

Posted on August 16th, 2016

5 Common California Almond Varieties

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All California almonds aren’t created equal. Each type is highly versatile and available in numerous varieties used to create quality products your taste buds will love. Each variety has its own characteristics that help determine the best uses for them. Since Maisie Jane is a fourth generation almond grower, and we farm our own almonds, we […]

Posted on August 16th, 2016

Learn How Water-Wise Family Farming Produces More Crop Per Drop

Saving water is always in the forefront of our minds. The topic has been getting a lot more focus in the midst of California’s drought. We believe in doing our part to save our most valuable and natural resource by practicing holistic land management and investing in new technological approaches. Maisie Jane’s water-wise practices will use 22% […]

Posted on August 16th, 2016