Paradise CA Homes & Real Estate for sale in California

Thares Gold in Them Town Named Magalia - Did ya Know!

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GOLD MINES IN MAGALIA CALIFORNIA:

The famous 54-lb. Willard, Dogtown, or Magalia nugget was found here in 1859. The gold was extremely coarse, and a number of other large nuggets besides the Willard were taken here. The placer-mining districts are one of the more productive in the State of California. This region was extensively mined during and after the gold rush

The Magalia or Mammoth channel is the longest and that flowed along the east side of the district. This district includes the placer deposits at Nimshaw, Forks of Butte, Mineral Slide and De Sabla and lode deposits at Toadtown.

Geology. Mines. Drift: Bader, Black Diamond, Cole, Cory, Dix, Emma $1 million+, Ethel, Genii, Indian Springs, Kelly Hill, Lucky John, Lucretia, Magalia $1 million, Mammoth, Mineral Slide, Nuggett, Oro Fino, Parry, Pershbaker, Pete Wood, Pitts, Princess, Royal, Steifer, Willard. Hydraulic: Centerville, Kohl, Red Hill. Lode: Springer, Toadtown.

Excerpt from: Gold Districts of California, by: W.B. Clark, California Department of Conservation, Division of Mines and Geology, Bulletin 193, 1970.

If you have some interest in gold mining, you may wish to check out Butte county which is rich in gold history. Some of these gold mines are available for sale today. Visit ParadiseReal
Estate.Us for information regarding which of the gold mines are currently listed for sale in Magalia.

Historic homes in Oroville California - C.F. Lott Pioneer Home

2008-10-06T14:25:37Z

HISTORIC HOMES IN OROVILLE CALIFORNIA

One of Oroville most historic pioneer homes is the C.F. Lott Home at 1067 Montgomery St. in Oroville.
A lovely old Victorian gothic revival style cottage that serves as a cultural repository for decorative objects and art found in the finest Oroville pioneers homes. This collection of time period pieces include furniture, paintings, art, textiles silver, glassware and clothing worn by the pioneers of that period. This gracious manor was built by Charles Fayette Lott who joined the wagon train bound for California in 1849. Also at the same location is Sank Park, it holds an old fashioned gardens which includes a rose garden, herbal garden with brick walks, a lovely fountain and a gazebo with a covered pation which provides space for a variety of community uses especially weddings.
Call (530) 538-2497 for more information regarding reservations and tours.

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Volunteer to keep Bidwell Park healthy and attractive

2008-10-05T18:26:32Z

Park Volunteer

To keep Bidwell Park healthy and attractive, the Park Division is always seeking individuals and groups interested in volunteering.

For more information on how you can get involved, contact Lise Smith-Peters, Volunteer Coordinator, at 530-896-7831 or via email lspeters@ci.chico.ca.us
A calendar of Volunteer Events and information is provided at www.friendsofbiwellpark.com

Listed below are just some of the volunteer opportunities in the Park:

Adopt-A-Picnic Site
Everyone has their favorite spot in the park to picnic. Volunteers are needed to help upkeep these sites. Some tasks include weeding the area, taking out non-native plants, painting signs, and small constructions projects. Once a site has been adopted, the Park staff can help create a volunteer plan to be followed.
Adopt-A-Trail Program
Community & business groups, classes & service organizations may adopt their favorite Upper Park trail to maintain and repair. Adoptions typically last a year with volunteer groups setting their own work hours. Park staff will meet with group leaders and devise a workplan to be followed based on their interests, skill level and input. Volunteers may check out Park tools for use during project hours and staff will provide professional guidance on trail maintenance techniques. For more information on adopting a trail, see the Adopt-A-Trail Handbook.
Litter Control
Individuals or groups are assigned or may choose a specific area of Bidwell Park to remove litter. In addition to these projects, the City co-sponsors several community-wide cleanups each year.
One Mile Oak Regeneration Project
The Oak Woodland trees of Bidwell Park are the most visible and vulnerable oak habitat in the Park. The regeneration and protection of baby oaks is vital to ensure that new generations of oak trees will inhabit Lower Bidwell Park. One Mile Recreation Area has designated oak regeneration sites that are neither irrigated nor landscaped. Volunteers help identify new oak seedlings then weed around them so they don’t compete with weeds and tall grasses for water and sunlight.
Painting
Winter weather as well as the summer sun damage the paint on everything from picnic tables to lifeguard chairs to Bidwell Park signs. Volunteers can help keep the Park looking attractive by repainting these items.
Park Watch
Park Watch is a volunteer group within the Park Division. Members patrol Bidwell Park on foot, bicycle, or, if they have one, by horse.
Members report suspicious or unusual activities or conditions to Park Rangers. Members also provide Park visitors with information on Bidwell Park and rules and regulations. To join Park Watch, click on Park Watch Application and return to the Park Division.

Requirements:
• Be at least 18 years old.
• Volunteer at least 4 hours a month.
• Attend 2 mandatory training classes and a 2 hour walk along with another member.
• Pass a criminal background check, including fingerprinting.
How to apply for membership in Park Watch:
• Pick up an application from the Park Office, located at 411 Main Street, 3rd Floor in downtown Chico or download the Park Watch Application.
• Or call the Volunteer Coordinator at 896-7831 to have an application mailed to you. When completed, applications should either be returned in person to the above address or mailed to: City of Chico Park Division, P.O. Box 3420, Chico, CA 95927-3420.

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The National Yo-Yo Museum located in Chico California

2008-10-05T18:17:36Z

The national Yo-Yo museum chronologically displays the evolution of the yo-yo, and the marketing techniques that were responsible for the toy's popularity. It offers a look into a unique pastime of American youth.

Collections of nostalgic photographs of past campaigns and tournaments which revive the fun of playing with yo-yos, hours of play to kids through the years. The Worlds largest public display of yo-yo's and yo-yo memorabilia. Yo-yoing has become a fresh entertaining activity for a whole new generation.

There are more players competing in contests and enjoying the sport than in any time in history.

National Yo-Yo League
Upcoming Events

Regional Contests

Saturday, November 22nd 2008
South East Regional Yo-Yo Contest

Saturday, February 21st 2009
Pacific Northwest Regional Yo-Yo Championships

Saturday, June 20th 2009
Mid West Regional

Get out your Yo-Yos and practice.....

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Dining in and around Paradise and Magalia California

2008-10-05T17:36:44Z

Today, we provide a list of coffee shops, fast food and restaurants in and around the Paradise California area. Drop by for a bite and let us know how it was.

Coffee Shops

Coffee's On - 6344 Skyway, Paradise (530) 877-7578

Coffee's On - 6653 Clark Rd, Paradise (530) 877-9578

Colonial Coffee & Tea Co. - 5923 Clark Rd Paradise, Ca (530) 877-6949

Juice & Java - 7067 Skyway Paradise Ca (530) 872-9633

Fast Food

Grumpy's Hot Dogs - 5905 Clark Rd Paradise Ca (530) 872-1136

Burger King - 7300 Skyway Paradise Ca (530) 872-1426

Kentucky Fried Chicken - 6361 Clark Rd Paradise,Ca (530) 877-1301

McDonald's Restaurant - 6186 Clark Rd Paradise,Ca (530) 877-6328

Subway Sandwich & Salads - 658 Pearson, Paradise (530) 876-3234

Subway - 6616 Pearson Rd, Paradise (530) 877-4088

Taco Bell - 5859 Clark Paradise,Ca (530) 872-2844

Restaurants

Casa De Paradiso - 5667 Clark Paradise,Ca (530) 877-4107

Cozy Diner - 6371 Skyway Paradise,Ca (530) 872-7008

Debbie's Restaurant - 7967 Skyway Paradise,Ca (530) 872-5078

Foster's Freeze - 646 Pearson Rd Paradise,Ca (530) 877-3180

Happy Day Chinese Restaurant - 14455 Skyway Magalia,Ca (530) 873-4719

Happy Gardens Restaurant - 7188 Skyway Paradise,Ca (530) 877-4168

Izzy's Burger Spa - 460 Pearson Rd Paradise,Ca (530) 872-1266

Kalico Kitchen - 7099 Skyway Paradise,Ca (530) 877-1255

Meehos - 6808 Skyway Paradise,Ca (530) 877-7031

Moongate Chinese Restaurant - 6689 Skyway Paradise,Ca (530) 872-4999

Smokie Mountain Steak House - 7039 Skyway Paradise,Ca (530) 872-3323

Sophia's Thai Cuisine - 7641 Skyway Paradise,Ca (530) 877-4296

Spinning Wheel Restaurant - 5522 Skyway Paradise,Ca (530) 877-2418

Susan's Ridge House Cafe - 14112 Skyway Magalia,Ca (530) 873-1275

Terry's Fine Dining - 14481 Skyway Magalia,Ca (530) 873-1836

The Comeback Diner - 6047 Clark Rd Paradise,Ca (530) 877-9466

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What is up with phone books these days......

2008-10-05T17:20:41Z

I was trying to locate a phone just the other day for a client and as I stumbled through this book like I had no clue as to where the phone number to our local telephone company may be. Of course this was the competitors phone book and now I realize why I was unable to locate it. If your having the same trouble as I, locating the local utility services for Paradise or Magalia California. I have enclosed them for you.

Utilities
Pacific Gas & Electric 1(800) 743-5000
ATT 1(800) 310-2355

Cable
Comcast Cable - 1(800) 266-2278
Dish Network - (888) 333-3467
Direct TV - (800) 347-3288

Garbage
Butte County Disposal (530) 872-1900
Norcal Waste (530) 342-4444
Paradise Solid Waste (530) 877-2777

Water
Del Oro Water Co. (530) 873-0327
Paradise Irrigation District (530) 877-4971

Propane Gas
Reliance Propane - 6434 Skyway Paradise Ca (530) 872-7740
Tri-Flame Propane - 14368 Skyway Magalia Ca (530) 873-4101

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Grey Fox Vineyards, locally grown grapes makes the best wines - Oroville

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The Arrigoni and Cecchi families spent much of their free time pursuing their passion for flying small planes. It was on these getaways that conversations turned to dreams of planting a vineyard and building a winery. Bruce's family had a tradition of making wine at home and Gary had a good chemistry background, a seed was planted and soon vines would be growning. Visit Grey Fox and you will understand that winemaking has captured their passion. Located a little over an hour's drive from Sacramento. Take Hwy 70 North to Oroville. Exit at Oroville Dam Blvd. and go East through Oroville. Turn right on Olive Highway (Hwy 162) and proceed East. Just past the Casino, turn right on Oakvale and follow the signs (approx. 2.5 miles) and turn left on Grey Fox Lane.

We are located at 90 Grey Fox Lane, Oroville, CA 95966.

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Honeyrun Winery and Berry Honeywines near Paradise California

2008-10-05T11:52:25Z

Discover the sweet delicious fruit honeywines with no added sulfites! This family run operation established in 1982 are commited to producing wonderful tasting natural fruit honeywine without preservatives or sulfates. Contact them and order your honeywine today.

HoneyRun Winery
2309 Park Av.
Chico, CA 95928
530-345-6405
9 am - 4 pm Tues, Wed, Thurs, and most Mon and Fri

Our email is honeyrun@honeyrun com

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An olive oil with a true, unique ‘California' flavor from Lodestar Farms

2008-10-05T11:44:17Z

With a 100-year history in Oroville, Lodestar Farms have endeavored to create an olive oil with a true, unique ‘California' flavor. An excellent gift for someone who appreciates a distinctly superb olive oil with an interesting place in Butte County's history.

Located in the Sierra Nevada Foothills of Northern California, Lodestar Farms gives you the opportunity to experience the true taste of California Olive Oil. Oroville’s 100-year history of producing a traditional California olive oil pressed from Mission Olives, the signature olive of California since 1775.

Since 1993 Lodestar has led the California olive oil industry in perfecting the cultivation, harvesting and delivering the best olive oil California has to offer.

Lodestar Olive Oil wins "Liquid Gold Award" at Sonoma Valley Olive Festival.

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Orient & Flume Art Glass Signed Pieces Capture Natures Inspiration - Chico

2008-10-05T11:37:30Z

In the early 1800's, Chico was an important center for gold mining, railroad construction and ranching. By the late 1800's, Chico had grown into a charming Victorian community. The quaint atmosphere soon created one of the most distinctive valley towns in California.

About 1893, one characteristic home with a carriage house was built in the historic Oriental section of town. Located between Orient Street and Flume Street, this site was destined to play an important role in the story Orient & Flume. In l972, the house was purchased by Douglas Boyd and was transformed into an art glass studio. Orient & Flume produces fine art glass for the collector, signed pieces capture nature's inspiration in both iridescent and crystal clear glass.

Early work of the studio was directed toward recreating the silver-luster of iridescent glass of such turn-of-the-century artists as Tiffany, Steuben, and Loetz. In time, this led to their current creations of intricate, three-dimensional design's encased in clear glass.

By 1973 the carriage house proved to be too small for a rapidly growing business and was relocated to 2161 Park Avenue. The work of Orient & Flume can be found in the permanent collections of the Metropolitan Museum, the Smithsonian Museum, the Chicago Art Institute, the Chrysler Museum, the Corning Glass Museum and fine stores and galleries throughout the world. Drop by our convenient location in Chico to see their beautiful signed pieces at Orient & Flume Art Glass, 2161 Park Avenue, Chico, CA 95928. Phone: 530-893-0373 or E-mail: info@orientandflume.com

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Welcome to Maisie Jane’s California Sunshine Products

2008-10-05T10:09:36Z

They are the grower, processor, packer, of the highest quality of California almonds. Flavored almonds, chocolate almonds, organic almonds, and nut gift baskets are our specialty.

Maisie Jane's

Free Almond recipes, like

APPETIZERS

Isidro & Maisie Jane’s Brie Cheese

Ingredients:

1 small round of Brie cheese

6-8 cloves garlic-chopped

About 3 T. Olive Oil

¼ C. dried cranberries

½ C. Maisie Jane’s Organic Oven Roasted Sliced Almond Delights

1 baguette loaf of bread-sliced

Instructions:

Set Oven for 375 degrees

Put garlic, Olive Oil, & dried Cranberries over the top and surrounding the round of Brie.

Put in oven and cook until the Brie looks melted and soft inside. Don’t overcook; otherwise you will burn

the garlic and dried cranberries!

Sprinkle the Maisie Jane’s Organic Sliced almonds on top and serve immediately with bread.

Roasted Almond Garlic Spread

Ingredients:

½ Cup Maisie Jane’s Organic Zesty Italian Sliced Almond Delights

16 cloves garlic, peeled

3 T. olive oil

8 ounces cream cheese, room temperature

¼ Cup sour cream

2 tsp. Dijon mustard

1 tsp. Worchestershire sauce

2T. chopped fresh parsley or Basil

1 tsp. dried rosemary leaves, crushed

2 shallots, chopped

3 T. whipping cream

¼ tsp. hot sauce

Instructions:

Put garlic in shallow baking dish and add olive oil. Bake at 275 degrees for 30 minutes. Cool the garlic in

the oil for ½ hour, then puree garlic and oil in blender. To the garlic puree, add the cream cheese, sour

cream, mustard and Worchestershire; blend well. Add the almonds, parley or basil, rosemary shallots,

whipping cream and hot sauce; blend again. Transfer the spread to a glass bowl, chill for several hours.

Serve with thinly sliced fresh or toasted bread. Also great to use as a veggie dip.

Yield: 2 cups

Almond Granola Soda Bread

Ingredients:

4 Cups flour

¼ Cup sugar

1 T. baking powder

1 tsp. baking soda

1 tsp. salt

¼ Cup butter-at room temperature

1 Cup granola

1 Cup Maisie Jane’s Organic Oven Roasted Sliced Almond Delights

1 ½ Cups buttermilk

1 egg, beaten

½ tsp. almond extract

½ tsp. melted butter

1 T. sugar

Instructions:

Combine flour, sugar, baking powder, soda, and salt: mix well. Cut in butter until crumbly. Stir in granola

and almonds. Blend buttermilk with egg and almond extract. Add to dry ingredients: stir until well blended.

Place on floured board and knead until smooth, 2 to 3 minutes. Roll into ball and place on greased baking

stone, or greased baking sheet. Flatten into 7-inch circle. With a sharp knife, cut top into ¼ inch deep

quarters. Brush top with melted butter and sprinkle with remaining T. sugar. Bake at 375 degrees, for about

1 hour , until nicely browned. Serve warm or cool.

Makes 8 servings.

SALADS

Mary Jane’s Chinese Chicken Salad

Ingredients

1 head shredded cabbage

4 green onion-chopped

1 pkg. Top Raman noodles (chicken flavor)-broken up

1/3 Cup Maisie Jane’s Organic Tamari Sliced Almond Delights

4 T. sesame seeds

4-5 cooked chicken breasts-cut up

Dressing:

¼ C. Sesame Oil

¼ C. Vegetable Oil

3 T. rice vinegar

Flavor package from Top Ramen

3 T. sugar

1 tsp. Pepper

Pour Dressing over all the salad ingredients. Let sit overnight in refrigerator to marinate before serving.

Wild Rice Salad

Ingredients:

2 Cups wild rice

1 Cup green onion, finely chopped

1 Cup julienne sweet peppers

½ Cup red radish, thinly sliced

¼ Cup tarragon, fresh, leaves only

1/3 Cup Maisie Jane’s Organic Zesty Italian Sliced Almond Delights

A few carefully separated radicchio leaves; (romaine leaves may be substituted)

Sesame Dressing:

Whisk together:

¼ Cup rice vinegar

¼ Cup pure sesame seed oil

¼ Cup tamari; (soy sauce may be a substitute)

Instructions:

Bring to a b9l 2 quarts lightly salted water and add the wild rice. Bring to a simmer and cook uncovered

until about a third of the grains have burst open, about 45 minutes. Time varies. At this po9int it should be

tender and chewy. Drain and spread out the rice on a sheet pan and cool in refrigerator. In a large salad

bow, toss the first 5 ingredients with ¾ Cup of the dressing. Line a serving platter or bowl with the radicchio

leaves. Spoon the salad into the center and garnish with almonds.

Serves 8 as a side dish

Mandarin & Almond Salad

Ingredients:

¼ Cup Maisie Jane’s Organic Honey Glazed Sliced Almond Delights

1 T. + 1 tsp. sugar

¼ head iceberg lettuce

¼ head romaine lettuce

2 medium stalks celery, thinly sliced

2 green onions, thinly sliced

1 can (11oz.) mandarin orange segments

Dressing:

¼ Cup vegetable oil

2 T. sugar

2 T. vinegar

1 T. snipped parsley

½ tsp. salt

dash pepper

dash red pepper sauce

Instructions:

Add dressing to salad mixture. Mix well and serve while well chilled.

MAIN COARSES

Chicken Almandine

Ingredients

4 boneless, skinless Chicken Breasts

¾ Cup Maisie Jane’s Organic Zesty Italian Sliced Almond Delights

2 Cups flour

4 T. Butter

2 T. Olive Oil

4 cloves garlic-minced

½ lb. Mushrooms-sliced

½ C. dry white wine

3 tsp. lemon juice

2 tsp. capers

3 T. minced parsley

Lemon slices-for garnish

Mix the Zesty Italian Sliced Almonds with the flour. Roll Chicken breasts in flour mixture to coat

completely. Sauté Chicken in the butter, olive oil and garlic on Medium heat until a nice golden brown

color. Remove Chicken from pan. Add mushrooms, white wine, and lemon juice to pan. Sauté mushrooms

until tender. Add Chicken back to pan cook on low for another 15 minutes. Last, add capers and fresh

parsley to pan and serve using lemon slices for a garnish.

Beef Burgundy Stir-Fry

Ingredients:

1 pound beef flank or round steak

1 T. almond or vegetable oil

2 Cups mushrooms-sliced

1 small onion-sliced

4 garlic cloves-minced

1 ¼ Cups beef broth, divided

1 cup Burgundy wine

2 T. cornstarch

1 Cup celery-thinly sliced

¾ Cup carrots-thinly sliced

¾ Cup Maisie Jane’s Organic Tamari Sliced Almond Delights

2 tsp. balsamic or red wine vinegar

2 T. parsley-minced (any other mixture of fresh herbs can be substituted)

1 pound small red potatoes, steamed until tender

Instructions:

Cut stead across the grain into thin slices (about ¼ inch thick). Heat oil in large pan or wok; brown steak in

two batches and remove. Add mushrooms, onion and garlic to pan; stir-fry 1 minute. Add 1 cup of the broth

and wine. Cook over high heat until liquid is reduced by about half (about 10 minutes). Dissolve cornstarch

in remaining ¼ Cup beef broth; stir into pan. Cook until mixture thickens and boils. Stir in steak, celery,

carrots, almonds, vinegar, and parsley. Bring to a simmer to just heat through. Serve immediately with

steamed potatoes.

Makes 4 to 6 servings

Gingered Vegetables in Honey-Almond Sauce

Ingredients:

½ Cup onions-thinly sliced

¼ Cup dry sherry or apple juice

1 tsp. peanut oil

2 medium carrots-julienne

1 red bell pepper, seeded and thinly sliced

2 green onions, thinly sliced

2 T. grated fresh ginger root

1 tsp. honey

½ Cup Maisie Jane’s Organic Tamari Sliced Almond Delights

Sauce: Whisk together the following:

2 T. Maisie Jane’s Almond Butter (Crunchy or Smooth)

2 T. Tamari (soy sauce can be a substitute)

1 T. Dark sesame oil

1 T. honey

2 tsp. rice vinegar

¼ Cup minced cilantro

½- 1 tsp. cayenne pepper (depending on how hot you desire things)

pasta or rice

Instructions:

In wok or pan over medium heat, sauté onions in sherry and oil until soft, not browned. Add carrots, bell

pepper, green onions, ginger and the tsp. of honey. Lover heat to medium, cover, and cook 5 to 7 minutes or

until carrots are soft. Stir sauce into the sauté and heat through. Sprinkle the almonds on top and serve over

pasta or rice.

Serves 4

DESSERTS

Aunt Bobby’s Almond Chocolate Bars

Ingredients

1 Cup Butter

1 Cup Brown Sugar

1 tsp. Almond Extract

1-2 T. instant coffee

1 pkg. Chocolate chips

2 ¼ C. flour

½ tsp. Baking powder

¼ tsp. Salt

¾ - 1 Cup Maisie Jane’s Organic Natural Sliced Almond Delights

Glaze:

1 T. butter

¾ Cup sifted powdered sugar

1/8 tsp. Almond extract

1-2 T. milk

Cream butter with sugar. Add almond extract, then the instant coffee. Mix separately the flour, baking

powder and salt. Add dry mixture slowly to ‘wet’ ingredients. Last, mix in chocolate chips and almonds.

Spread on a rectangular baking dish.

Bake at 350degrees for 20-25 minutes

While the bars are baking make the glaze. First melt the butter. Then mix in the powdered sugar, almond

extract, and last the milk. Frost the bars while they are still warm. Enjoy!

Chocolate Amaretto Torte

Ingredients:

Chocolate Base: ½ Cup Crisco shortening

3 ounces sweetened chocolate squares

1 1/3 Cup granulated sugar

1 tsp. vanilla

3 eggs

2/3 Cup all-purpose flour

½ tsp. baking powder

½ tsp. salt

1/3 Cup Maisie Jane’s Organic Oven Roasted Sliced Almond Delights

Filling:

8 ounces cream cheese; softened

½ Cup powdered sugar

½ Cup amaretto liqueur

2 Cups whipping cream

½ cup Maisie Jane’s Organic Oven Roasted Sliced Almond Delights

Instructions:

Chocolate Base:

Melt Crisco shortening and chocolate in saucepan on low heat, stirring until smoothly blended. Remove

from heat and add sugar, vanilla and eggs. Beat well. Combine flour, baking powder, salt and almonds.

Add to chocolate mixture, stirring until well blended. Spread in greased 9X9 inch springform pan. Bake at

350 degrees F for 20-25 minutes. Don’t over bake. Cool completely.

Filling:

Beat cream cheese and powdered sugar in small bowl at medium speed of electric mixer until light and

fluffy. Gradually add liqueur, beating until smooth. Whip cream to soft peaks. Reserve some for garnish, if

desired. Fold remaining cream into cheese mixture. Spread over cooled base. Chill. Garnish with almonds

and/or reserved whipped cream before serving.

Hint: Chill torte overnight to allow the alcohol to mellow out in tasted in the cream topping.

Serves 10

Fruit Parfaits

Ingredients

½ Cup cantaloupe-cubed

½ Cup strawberries-sliced

½ Cup honeydew melon-cubed

¼ Cup kiwi fruit-sliced

½ banana-sliced

1 Cup vanilla yogurt

4 T. Maisie Jane’s Organic Honey Glazed Sliced Almond Delights

Instructions

Alternate layers of fruit and yogurt in 2 goblets or parfait glasses, beginning and ending with fruit. Top with

almonds.

1 Serving

When it comes to the best flavored almonds you can trust Maisie Jane’s to provide you with the freshest natural and organic almonds grown and made in California.

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