Daily Chat Thread for April 14th

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Welcome to the April 14th DCT.

Today is National Pecan Day today.

Pecans are also known as Nutrition in a Nutshell - these are the healthy benefits of Pecans nuts:
Natural Antioxidants in Pecans
Cholesterol-Lowering Pecans
Weight Control and Pecans
Heart Healthy Pecans
Nutrient Dense Pecans

Pecan's have a rich buttery flavor and are delicious in sweet desserts such as Pecan Pie or Pralines.

Pecan Pie

Pecan Praline:

Depending on the area, pecan nuts usually ripen from April to July. As soon as the nut is physiologically ripe, the green husk becomes dry, cracks open and the nut drops out.

The Pecan Tree

Pecan husks

For you pecan nut lovers - have a great day celebrating with your favorite pecan dish.

Have an awesome Tuesday.