National Pecan Day - April 14, 2013
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Fun Facts
Pecans are known for their buttery flavor and soft crunch. The pecan tree is the only nut tree native to North America. Pecan is a Native American word, of Algonquin origin, used to describe "all nuts requiring a stone to crack". July 12 is National Pecan Pie Day - another great excuse to enjoy Pecans |
The history of the pecan can be traced all the way back to the 16th century and its pre-colonial residents. Both George Washington and Thomas Jefferson are said to have planted pecan trees. New Orleans, at the mouth of the Mississippi River, became the hub for redistributing pecans to other parts of the United States and to the rest of the world. For the interesting history of the pecan nut, go to http://www.ilovepecans.org/history.html
Health Smart
Pecans are a great food for your health and your mind because pecans are packed with vitamins and minerals (nutrients that will fill you up and keep you going) and antioxidants (antioxidants may help prevent damage in the body that could lead to cancer, heart disease or Alzheimer's).
To see just how good pecans are for you, and for fast and simple ways to include pecans in your diet, go to http://rachelbegun.com/today-is-national-pecan-day
Let's go nuts and celebrate National Pecan Day!
Grab a handful of pecans and munch away.
Try pecan crusted fish for dinner. Check out this recipe, with great photos too. http://www.ohnuts.com/blog/2011/06/pecancrusted_fish_recipe.html
Pecans and pecan pie go hand in hand. This recipe looks delicious. http://taylortakesataste.com/national-pecan-day/
This simple Turtle Candy recipe looks yummy. http://www.examiner.com/cooking-in-flint/national-pecan-day-turtle-candy-recipe
And finally, you can never go wrong with a bowl of butter pecan ice cream!
Health Smart
Pecans are a great food for your health and your mind because pecans are packed with vitamins and minerals (nutrients that will fill you up and keep you going) and antioxidants (antioxidants may help prevent damage in the body that could lead to cancer, heart disease or Alzheimer's).
To see just how good pecans are for you, and for fast and simple ways to include pecans in your diet, go to http://rachelbegun.com/today-is-national-pecan-day
Let's go nuts and celebrate National Pecan Day!
Grab a handful of pecans and munch away.
Try pecan crusted fish for dinner. Check out this recipe, with great photos too. http://www.ohnuts.com/blog/2011/06/pecancrusted_fish_recipe.html
Pecans and pecan pie go hand in hand. This recipe looks delicious. http://taylortakesataste.com/national-pecan-day/
This simple Turtle Candy recipe looks yummy. http://www.examiner.com/cooking-in-flint/national-pecan-day-turtle-candy-recipe
And finally, you can never go wrong with a bowl of butter pecan ice cream!
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