LASSENS – NATURAL FOODS & VITAMINS
Subtitled: I am horrible at estimating how many bananas my family will eat… I’m not much of a banana eater, and the others in my household eat them in fits and starts. Consequently, I often have overripe bananas hanging around. Yes, I freeze them (peeled) to use for smoothies (one of my daughters makes a […]
Here's a Block-buster Breakfast idea! Read More »
Learn Something Sweet on this Sweet Day Written by Gayle It was a gorgeous day last week when Mykey (Art Director and Graphic Designer), Bethany (Marketing Director) and I (Owner and Writer) went to Fillmore to tour the facility of one of our local producers, Bennett’s Honey Farm. They are the source
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Elegant, Romantic, Easy! I have always felt Valentine’s Day was a made-up holiday–manufactured by the sellers of cards and candy, abetted by restaurants and florists. But maybe we shouldn’t pass up the opportunity to express love and appreciation to those we love. So here are a couple of fun, romantic, and frankly easy ways to
Do You Want to Impress Your Sweetheart? Read More »
Just a TOUCH of sarcasm, here… Remember when I told you about Electro-Mix? One of my objections to most popular sports drinks is that they contain many artificial coloring, flavorings, and chemicals. Well, now I have good reason to have been wary of those chemicals. A recent LA Times story reveals that one popular brand (in fact,
Another company "does the right thing" Read More »
Welcome to the Thousand Oaks Lassen’s! Today I’d like to introduce you to one of our team members: Our Thousand Oaks Manager Brian Brian has worked at Lassen’s for more than nine years! He even knows the date that he started–October 7! Brian was born and raised in Ventura, and he
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Chips, Salsa, and Guacamole — Big Game Food! There is just something about Mexican food. Ask me if I’m in the mood for Mexican, my answer will always be “Yes!” Love, love, love it. And where would Mexican food be without the avocado? Did you know that avocados are considered a nutrient dense food?
Oven Roasted Winter Vegetables Can you guess what the white vegetable is? It’s not a potato! Judging from the number of people who are surprised when I serve it…. most people have never tried celery root. I will admit that I’d never had it until my European in-laws made a soup for
Introducing… A couple of new things! Read More »
We Have a Winner! Our first of three winners for our Halloween recipe challenge is a customer from our store in Simi Valley by the name of Kelly. Kelly was kind enough to share with us her delicious recipe for Crust-less Coconut Pumpkin Pie. Your first thought might be “pumpkin… and coconut? Why would
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Do you have a fiendishly delicious Halloween recipe? We want to know how you satisfy your sweet tooth during Halloween using real, wholesome, organic food! Enter your screamingly scrumptious recipe into our REAL FOOD REAL RECIPES HALLOWEEN CHALLENGE! The top three recipes will win a $20.00 Lassens gift card as well as their recipes featured
MAPLE SWEET POTATO BITES & LASSENS HALLOWEEN CHALLENGE! Read More »
Hey There! Welcome to the Lassen Loves, the official blog of Lassens Natural Foods and Vitamins! Before I delve deep into the sweet, and tangy magic that occurs when strawberries, rhubarb and other select ingredients collide, let me start out by giving you a little background on who we (Lassens Natural Foods Market
Introductions… and Cobbler! Strawberry Rhubarb Crunch Cobbler to be exact! Read More »