LASSENS – NATURAL FOODS & VITAMINS
Let’s DIY to Keep It Alive All Year! Written by Gayle I know you’ve pulled out all the stops to make sure your Sweetie feels special on this Valentine’s Day. You came up with something creative and romantic and fun. [If you haven’t… Check out our recipe & instructions for Chocolate Dipped Strawberries or for Chocolate
Take Some Trees, add Some Bees… Written by Gayle A happy bee in the avocado blossoms! Photo courtesy of Bloom Honey– David Grew up in LA, so you’d think that beekeeping was just about the last thing on his mind. He was busy in the Real Estate business in the San Fernando Valley, and doing
Agave Caramel Popcorn is Just the Ticket! Written by Gayle I wanted to make a healthier version of caramel-chocolate popcorn for my Valentine this year, so I went searching for alternatives for the sugary, fatty recipes that we know and (unfortunately) love. I found several that looked good, so I played around and came up
Reminders May Be Just What You Need! Written by Gayle It’s been a month now–how are you doing on your New Year New You goals? I often find that I need a visual reminder of what I am trying to accomplish. So I came up with this easy DIY resolutions reminder chart! I started with
Show Your True Colors! Written by Gayle There’s no reason to give yourself over to a hot-wings-fat-and-sugar binge just because there’s a big game! I’ve concocted a couple of team-spirit smoothies to bring some nutrition to your celebration! These recipes make about 5 cups each, but are easily doubled. Carrot-Orange-Apple Bash You’ll Need: 2 cups
Yes, There’s an app…. I mean… There’s a Bar for That! Written by Gayle We all have busy lives. And sometimes we don’t have time to stop for a real, healthy meal. And from my experience, I eat much better (and don’t overeat later when I’m famished!) if I plan ahead and have healthy snacks
Chocolate. Cheese. Olives. Yum yum yum yum! Written by Gayle Since this is my second Fancy Foods Show, I was more prepared and knew what to expect–I had to pace myself with the sampling! (And wear comfortable shoes!) We have kept our eyes open for the most nutritious, pure, and delicious foods that the show
Attitude Makes All the Difference! Written by Gayle I can’t tell you how many years I’ve started the new year with a fitness goal that was based on pounds. As most of you know, that’s a tough one to reach and even tougher to keep. image from clker.com But in the last few years
Resolutions, Goals, Manifestoes–Is It Time For A New You? Written by Gayle I have always been a goal-setter, a list-maker, and an over-achiever. I love the promise of a new book, a few new yards of fabric, a turned page, a fresh box of crayons, a pristine blank journal. My siblings have teased me over
Gorgeous Fruit! Written by Gayle You may see a lot of these boxes around Lassen’s this time of year because Buck Brands is the local source for much of our citrus. I had a great visit with Lisle, who owns and runs Buck Brands. The Buck Brand Citrus groves are outside of Bakersfield, and it
Here are Some Ideas! Written by Gayle I am just coming out of my Christmas coma (yes, I cleaned up the clutter today!) and realized that I need to start thinking about New Year’s celebrations. What am I going to make? Appetizers are one of my favorite things. Sweet or savory, crunchy or soft–there are
And Then, Get Some Digestive Help! Written by Gayle The Holidays are a time to enjoy some great tastes and treats. But you may want to have some aids handy to help your digestion! Yogurt is a great way to get all of that friendly bacteria into your system. Lassen’s now carries Maple Hill Creamery