Lassens

Do-it Yourself Electrolyte Drink Written by Gayle The word “Electrolytes” has been around so long that it’s easy to think that we actually know what they are.  We know they are important, especially during or after exercise, and when we have been ill.  But maybe we’re still a little foggy on exactly what electrolytes are […]

Summer-Fresh Vietnamese Cabbage Salad Written by Gayle I love to troll around on Pinterest or “use the google,” as my sister says, to find new recipes.  This one, found at urbanposer.blogspot.com is a big hit —  fresh, easy, and popping with flavor.  It is also healthy and very adaptable.  I adapted it a bit, and

Thanks to Everyone, the Los Padres NF is More Protected! Written by Gayle Lassen’s loves to celebrate Earth Day every year!  But this time, we decided to spread the joy and invited all of our community to join in helping a good cause!  As I wrote on April 22, we chose to partner with Los Padres

The Best Ice Cream Ever will Put a Smile on Your Face! Written by Gayle Photo from the McConnell’s website If you have visited Santa Barbara in the last, oh, sixty-five years, you are probably familiar with McConnell’s Ice Cream.  It was a favorite stop for the Lassen family when they went to the Santa

It’s One of the Most Common Health Concerns in America Written by Gayle What’s the first thing that happens when you go to your doctor’s appointment?  (Well, after that fun weight check…)  Your blood pressure is checked.  Have you ever wondered why? photo from clipart best.com  Your blood pressure is an indicator of many underlying

Do You Want to Ride Your Bicycle? Written by Gayle Where is your helmet, girl?image from www.publicdomainpictures.net by Karen Arnold Did you know that May is National Bike to Work Month?  This week is Bike to Work Week, and tomorrow, May 16, 2014 is Bike to Work Day!  According to The League of American Bicyclists (since 1880!) more than

Healthy, Quick, Vegetarian, Vegan, and Delicious!  Written by Gayle I always love quick, new, and easy recipes, especially when the weather gets hot and dry and being in the kitchen just does not sound appealing!  This recipe comes from my daughter-in-law, Marci, who is a genius in the kitchen (and at restaurants–order what she orders

We Can Make a Difference With our Dollars! Written by Gayle Image from Wikipedia Many years ago we visited Egypt as part of a travel tour.  The pyramids, the camels, the Nile river, the mummies, the hieroglyphics–it was everything that I had imagined and much more.   But part of the “much more” was disturbing.

Paleo, Gluten-free and Delicious! Written by Gayle Lots of people are cutting back on grains and boosting their nuts and seeds.  Whether you are sensitive to gluten, eating Paleo, or just want a change of pace, this no-grain granola is a real treat.  It comes from my daughter-in-law Denae, and goes great with Elli Quark

Preya Had a Problem… and Found a Great Solution! Written by Gayle photo courtesy of Preya Patel Bhakta Preya Patel Bhakta grew up in Bakersfield, and even went to college there.  She earned a degree in Advertising, and life was good.  About three years ago she had just married, and she and her husband Sachin

What Changes Can You Embrace? Written by Gayle Last week on the radio I heard a discussion about the drought.  The farmers in the Central Valley are asking that Federal Authorities release some of the water so that they will not lose their trees to the drought.  One comment stopped me in my tracks.