LASSENS – NATURAL FOODS & VITAMINS
In the Heart of L.A…. Written by Gayle Lassen’s brings you this great local product, Intelligentsia Coffee. Started in Chicago, Intelligentsia Coffee Company now has Roasting and Shipping facilities in both Los Angeles and New York. I visited their L.A. facility on a roasting hot day, and had a great time learning about the business
It’s Normal to Feel a Little Stressed… Written by Gayle But let’s do something to relieve it! When I asked Josh, our Regional Buyer, what he recommends for stress, he immediately said that chocolate always relieves his stress! This extra-dark chocolate has great health benefits, as well. It includes Kava, a herb that has been
Scrubbing is Good For You! Written by Gayle Meet Bernadette, creator and founder of Ojai Sugar. Lassen’s is proud to have recently brought Bernadette’s Sugar Scrubs into our Ventura Store. She has been coming into the store monthly to do demos and introduce her products to our customers. Bernadette is a California native, and says
Stocking Stuffers! My Girls Say Those are Their Favorite Gifts! Written by Gayle I love finding little treasures in my Christmas Stocking on Christmas Morning–or as a gift anytime! Here are some fun things that you might like giving, too. Lassen’s carries a variety of lovely necklaces and bracelets from the Women of Peace women’s
It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year! written by Gayle But sometimes my brain gets a little fried. So it’s nice to have some help with my shopping list! If you are going for the gusto — and for health — a juicer or blender is a great gift idea! Lassen’s has
It’s Delish! Yam and Apple Bake Written by Gayle This recipe, submitted by Kirsten Kent, is our third winner! No reason to make that sickly sweet yam-and-marshmallow dish this year! (I know it’s late for Thanksgiving, but yams are great any time during the year!) Give this one a try! Yam and Apple Bake You’ll
Ukrainian Cabbage Rolls written by Gayle (with the help of Joy) This recipe is a great holiday tradition–or could become one! It comes from Susan Tesluk–thanks for a great recipe! Ukrainian Cabbage Rolls Makes 1 small roaster dish, or about 40 small rolls, 15-20 large rolls You’ll Need: 2 large heads of organic green cabbage5
Meet Andrew, Our Regional Deli Manager written by Gayle Ever wonder who is behind the great recipes and tasty dishes in the Lassen’s Deli and in our Grab-and-Go cases? Well, meet Andrew. He was born and grew up in Camarillo, and loved to skate. He even was sponsored in high school by the skate shop,
My Favorite Holiday Written by Gayle In the hierarchy of holidays, Thanksgiving holds a special place in my heart. What’s not to love about getting together with family and friends, sharing time and a meal, everyone helping and participating? I think some of the best conversations I have had with loved ones has been after
You’re Gonna Love These Muffins! Written by Gayle This is the photograph that greeted us as we checked out our Thanksgiving Recipe Challenge Entries. This one, we had to try! Cream Cheese Pumpkin Muffins Makes 20-24 muffins Recipe by Jolie Brouttier (entered on the Bakersfield Store Facebook page) You’ll Need: Cream Cheese Filling 8
Now Here’s a Cheerful Face! Written by Gayle Meet Joycelyn! Joycelyn is the Manager at our Los Feliz Location. She is hard-working and a great manager. One fun fact about Joycelyn is that she grew up in Los Feliz on Ambrose! When Lassen’s purchased the Los Feliz store in the fall of 2011, Joycelyn had
Home Made Gifts! Awesome! Written by Gayle I love to make and give home made gifts, and I love to receive them too. It shows how much I love and appreciate people, and how much they mean to me. And if you think that home made means a trip to your crafts store, think again!