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Embrace the Outdoors–It's Autumn!
It’s Cooling Down a Bit–Let’s Get Outside! Written by Gayle I love to hike. It is mind-clearing and body healing. I feel more alive when I am outdoors, breathing wonderful air and pushing the pace. (I also love leisurely strolling, but that’s a topic for another day!) But don’t just take my word for it,
Focus on Local–Las Palmalitas Ranch Avocados
This Ranch Goes Waaaaaaayyyyy Back… to the 1800’s! Written by Gayle In 1866, after the Civil War, J.R. Thurmond sailed from North Carolina to California to buy some land. He bought more than 100 acres in Carpinteria, and then sailed back to North Carolina. Three years later he returned with his wife and two other
Confused about Supplements?
Try This One For Starters Written by Gayle Many years ago (more than twenty…) we attended a training from Nature’s Way. We were able to tour their facility and their lab, and learn about their products. This was back in the day when there had been very little research done on the efficacy of supplementation, and
Get Ready for National Peanut Day!
Drum Roll… (Aren’t You Excited?) Written by Gayle Yes, it’s the day you have been waiting for! September 13 is National Peanut Day! Peanuts are one of the most popular snacks in the world! When I visited Uganda, the number one snack I was offered in people’s homes was home-grown peanuts, just
Apples–The Fruit That Can Do Everything!
We’re Coming Up Galas at Lassen’s! The Gala apples are gorgeous and so delicious! I love the crispy snap of Galas, and the taste has just enough tart and just enough sweet. A friend of mine recently used Gala apples, sliced thin, in a turkey sandwich! Great idea! Yesterday I took advantage of the
Focus on Local–Freezer Monkey Gourmet Frozen Treats
These Are Not Your Average Frozen Treats! They are Gourmet! Meet Tiffany! Tiffany grew up in Santa Barbara, and has always loved this area. She went to art school in New York, but eventually ended up in San Francisco, where she found her true calling in culinary school. She worked in restaurants for over