February, 2010

Exotic Nuts: Oyster Nuts

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Saturday, February 13th, 2010
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There a number of varieties of nuts in the world that are not usually seen in America. One of those, oyster nuts, comes from East Africa. The oyster nut is actually a member of gourd family. It is a fast growing climbing vine that can grow sixty to seventy feet tall and individual vines may [...]

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Happy New Year: Chinese Chicken and Cashews

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Thursday, February 11th, 2010
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Toasted Pecans

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Tuesday, February 9th, 2010
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Toasted Pecans are an absolute must for the best flavor of America’s own nut. Toasting Pecans brings out their best by intensifying the nut’s essence and richness. Any good tasting raw nut will taste even better after it is toasted. Most recipes will call for toasted pecans rather than raw or processed. Toasting pecans is [...]

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The History of the Pecan in America

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Sunday, February 7th, 2010
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Pecans are considered to be the most important nut native to North America.  They are grown in a wide area from Texas, to Tennessee, North to Indiana, Iowa and Nebraska, with the greatest area of production being the Southeast and Southwest.  For the North American Indians of the Mississippi River pecans were a staple in their [...]

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A Trio of Savory Pecans

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Friday, February 5th, 2010
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Having a party?  Why not set a trio of savory pecans around for your guests to enjoy.  Here are three varieties that are sure to be a hit: Southern Buttered Pecans A favorite simple recipe that is quick and easy to make. 4 Cups Raw Pecan Halves 2 Tablespoons Unsalted butter, cut into pieces Kosher [...]

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