Worried about Plastic? Crystal Geyser is on it
We are all concerned about the amount of plastic in the environment, but it’s hard to avoid. Crystal Geyser felt the same concern, and they knew they had to be part of the solution
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Earth Day is in our DNA
From the very beginning, Lassen’s has supported Earth Day. The first Earth Day was April 22, 1970, and Lassen’s opened the next year. We’ve been celebrating Mother Earth ever since! Still independent, family owned and run, Lassen’s is committed to environmentally friendly, sustainable, healthy products and practices. This philosophy didn’t start with the official Earth …
Santa Barbara Pistachio Co — Local, Family, and Friendly!
Santa Barbara Pistachio Co boasts of delicious and nutritious nuts, with many fun flavors
From the Appalachian Mountains to New Orleans to You!
This Water Doesn’t Just Travel a Long Distance! The Evamor story doesn’t start in Lousiana — but that’s where we went to learn about their naturally alkaline water. This delicious water starts in the Appalachian Mountains as water and snow. The water flows down through bedrock, filtering out impuries as it goes. As it travels …
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Finding New Products at Expo East!
We’re on the Hunt for Great New Products! September has brought us to Baltimore for the Natural Products Expo East Trade Show. We love attending seminars and meeting producers — it’s exciting to see the creativity and great new products! Here are some of the fun and delicious things we’ve see at this show! I …
We Call it Dessert, and it's Perfect for Summer!
A Delicious, Rich, Summery Treat I love to make this Danish dessert whenever we have guests come to dinner because it is different from anything they have ever had. We always make a game of having them guess the main ingredient, and they can never figure it out. It’s simple to make and so delightful …
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Still Focused on Being the Best Tasting and Highest Quality Kombucha!
Where We Check Back in with Daina, Justin, and Vanessa It’s hard to believe that it’s been three-and-one-half years since I last interviewed Daina at Health-Ade (read about my visit here) so recently a few of us headed to Torrance for an update. What we found was amazing! They have gone from a little three-person start-up in …
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From Immigrants to Entreprenuers
When the Hilmar and Oda Lassen family immigrated from Denmark to California in the early 1950s, their first order of business was to find a way to earn a living. Hilmar and Oda had always been hard workers, and the trial of the German occupation of Denmark during World War II had strengthened their persistence …
The Lassens Immigrate to America — A Leap into the Unknown
The End of the War The end of World War II was a huge relief to the Lassens and to all of Denmark. They were able to relax a little and resume their lives. They had another little girl, Doris, and Hilmar started a business making, repairing, and selling canvas tarps. Oda was always a …
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The Seaweed Bath Company has Something Great for You!
One Day Adam Noticed… Yup, it all started when Adam, the founder of the Seaweed Bath Company, noticed that his dry and irritable skin felt better the more he was in the ocean. He had tried a lot of products, but he didn’t like their harsh chemicals or side effects. He was living in Florida …
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Happiness amidst Turmoil — Oda & Hilmar, Denmark, and World War II
One of my favorite stories about Oda — our founder — was how she met her husband, Hilmar. In the early 1930s, she went to a dance in her hometown of Aalborg, Denmark. She was only fifteen, so when this 20-year-old older man showed interest in her, she knew he was too old and worldly …
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Oda's Best Æbleskivers
Delicious Danish Pancake Balls — a Lassen Family Favorite! I will never forget the first time I had Oda’s Æbleskivers. Warm, buttery, and just slightly crispy outside, they were a delight. Oda, our founder, was a wonderful cook, and was happy to share her recipe with me. I love making them for my family and friends, …