LASSENS – NATURAL FOODS & VITAMINS
Digestive Health Benefits from Fermented Foods! We all know that yogurt is one of those healthy foods that can be beneficial to include in our diets. It is full of those great probiotics found in fermented foods (read more about those here.) But did you know that yogurt has evolved into a snack that is
Heavenly! Sandra always knew she wanted to farm. As a little girl — and I do mean little! — age two! — she planted her first garden with the help of her Grandmother in New Jersey. She loved being outside and had a passion for the land. Over the years she grew the vegetables for
These Apples and Pears Should Wear Capes! You know we all love organic here at Lassen’s. We are committed to providing the best organic produce at a reasonable price, as well as supporting the small farmers who are growing organics. We also know how critical organic farming practices are to a healthy planet as well
It’s a Meal All by Itself! Forget pumpkin spice lattes, I’m talking dinner here! This meal can be assembled the night before and just popped in the oven to heat while you make a salad and set the table! Hearty, healthy, and delicious! Vegan Quinoa Stuffed Pumpkin Serves 4-6 You’ll Need: One 2-lb organic pumpkin,
It’s Worth It! Ever wondered what free range really looks like? Here it is… turkeys on the free range! You roast a turkey about once per year, right? And there are a lot of reasons why you should be picky about that bird. We believe in natural turkeys because: They are naturally grown, without artificial
Bounteous Beauty! September is Organic Harvest Month, and nothing says bounty more than a bowl of steaming soup, chock full of beautiful veggies. I’ve been waiting all month for cooler weather to share this delicious recipe, but we’re nearly out of month! Here is my hearty vegetable soup, created just for you! This is a
Creamy and Delicious! I found this recipe in the Williams-Sonoma catalog, and the combo of a sage-ie white sauce, butternut squash, and sausage had me intrigued. I first made it as directed, and then adapted it to make it more healthy! Here is my adaptation. Butternut Squash Skillet Lasagne You’ll Need 1 TBSP olive oil 1
Take Advantage of Them with a Little Caramel Sauce Apples, apples, apples! They take me back to my childhood in Central Washington’s apple orchards! And September is the perfect time to try a new recipe with this versatile fruit. I love caramel with apples, but wanted to keep this recipe dairy free, so I played
Organic is Important I recently heard a report about how many people are cynical about the word organic–they feel that it is just an excuse to charge more for essentially the same thing. They are skeptical that “organic”even means anything, or that the farmers claiming that their products are organic are lying. And there is
Healthy and Happy Apple Slice Cookies, That Is! “Go have a piece of fruit” was my general go-to answer for the after school hungries, but here’s a way to make that fruit more fun, too! The peanut (or other nut) butter adds needed protein for energy and will hold hunger at bay! You’ll Need: Apples
And Some Like Them Hot! You know I love me some roasted sweet potatoes. (English teacher mother is rolling in her grave right now.) Anyway. I had some fun goofing off in the kitchen today with a couple of nice firm sweet potatoes, an avocado, spices…. Well, let’s just get to it! Roasted Sweet Potato
Get Creative With Red Onion Marmalade & Lemon-Caper Aioli! I know the stores are full on with the back-to-school, but I’m choosing to fire up the grill! (Denial, much?) And a burger just tastes like summer. Add some gourmet to your burger with these two recipes! Red Onion Marmalade and Lemon-Caper Aioli You’ll Need: 2