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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 […]

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!

Sometimes Too Much of a Good Thing is a Problem! Written by Gayle Donna’s problem was too much goat’s milk.  She had two goats and found that they were producing more milk than she could turn into yogurt or cheese or could give away.  So she started to research how she could use all of the excess