Gluten Free and Vegan! Celine calls herself a natural baker, and when the daughter of a friend was found to have allergies, she decided to try her hand at baking her some treats. She started experimenting, and the first treat she made was a garbanzo bean brownie, which was a big hit with her friends. Fast forward about 5

Pamper Your Special Ones with Your Own Oils and Skin Care Products! It’s so fun to make gifts for friends and family members, and these easy-to-make body care items with be a big hit! Gentle Herbal Massage Oil 1- 1 1/2 cup Organic Sweet Almond Oil An assortment of flowers–I used Calendula, Rose buds, and

We love nuts at Lassen’s! They make great snacks (packed with nutrients!) and they are great in recipes, too. Here’s a wonderful way to make nuts a star! Holiday Spiced Nuts YOU’LL NEED: 2 cups mixed nuts (I used raw, but roasted is ok, too) 1/2 cup dried cranberries or other dried fruit, chopped 1 egg white,

I love to greet the the holidays with some wonderful smells, and potpourri makes it so easy! These potpourris make really fun, easy, and inexpensive gifts, too. Holiday Potpourri Cut some orange peels into thin strips (I removed most of the inner white part of the peel). Let dry for several hours, or in the oven

Healthy and Fresh! I was looking for a bright, tasty, unusual salad for fall, so when I saw organic pomegranates and persimmons in the produce department, I decided to just do a little experimenting. The mint adds a little Asian twist–fantastic! This is the result — It’s healthy and delicious–my family loved it!  I think