LASSENS – NATURAL FOODS & VITAMINS
Is There Anything That Says “Summer” More Than Peaches? When I was a kid in eastern Washington, summer was peach juice dripping off my elbows. I think our mother just hosed us off at the end of the day! We all could eat about a dozen peaches in one sitting. So when peaches show up
It’s Not All About Soda You can see I had to drink some of them! And I ate a few grapes, too! This morning I whipped up these babies–perfect for some hot summer afternoons! So Different and Delicious! I am not much of a juice drinker–I love my ice water–but for these I will make
What a Gorgeous Farm! Have you ever wondered how those herbs get in the extracts, the tinctures, the capsules, the bulk boxes, and the tea bags? We had the amazing opportunity to visit the Gaia Farm in North Carolina recently. With the morning sun gently shining, we looked out over the
It’s Good For You, Good for the Animals and Good for the Planet! While many people are choosing to go vegan or vegetarian, many others enjoy eating meat. And if that includes you, how do you know the best meats for you, the animals, and the planet? If you are confused by the
That Might Be a Little Over the Top… Written by Gayle In April I wrote the post called Earth Day Every Day. I mentioned several things that we can do to take better care of our beautiful earth. And now that summer is upon us, I thought I’d do a Jeans Blanket tutorial for those
I May Be Preaching to the Choir, Here You may already be convinced that eating organic foods is the best thing for you, your family, and the planet. But just in case you aren’t, here’s some information and some reasons why choosing organic makes a lot of sense. First, a Definition of Terms “Organic” refers
They Sound Kind of Hippie… Really They’re Not. But They are Groovy! Have you tried Hemp Seeds? They are full of nutrition: Protein–There are 11 grams of protein in just 3 TBSP! Anti-inflammatory Omegas! Phytonutrients and anti-oxidants! All kinds of minerals! Essential fatty acids! So How Do I Use Them? Hemp Seeds are so
Ah… Here it is! What a good lookin’ smoothie! Before we get too deep into berries and chia seeds, let’s meet the lovely creator of this healthy drink! This is Joy! Joy is Lassen’s Regional Marketing Director. She’s the sweet face behind all our interesting Facebook and Twitter posts. As a former Pilates
Natural Aid for Our Well Being Last week I had a delightful time as I met Stacey Moss of Moss Botanicals. She lives and works in Ojai. Her company has seven aromatic blends, each available in a roll-on oil for the skin, and an aroma mist for diffusing into the air. Stacey has
Actually, No. When we go to the store to buy fish, we think we are making a healthy choice. And eating fish does have a lot of great benefits. See this article from the Mayo Clinic for more information on how eating fish can help keep our hearts healthy. Fish, along with other healthy
Meet Jay! Now here’s a friendly face! This is Jay, the Manager of our Bakersfield store. Jay has worked for Lassen’s for 15 years. He started in Thousand Oaks, and eight years ago became the manager in Bakersfield. He happily “lives the lifestyle,” which means that he not only really believes in natural
Fish Even Kids Will Love Maybe I’m just a mean mom, but however it happened, my kids grew up eating–and enjoying–fish. I think one of the reasons is this recipe. Years ago we went to a show in LA. It was a dinner and comedy show with Danish comedians. My Danish in-laws