by jlbworks | Nov 10, 2015 | News
Pecan, (Carya illinoinensis, or illinoensis), nut and tree of the walnut family (Juglandaceae), native to temperate North America. The tree occasionally reaches a height of about 50 m (160 feet) and a trunk diameter of 2 m. It has a deeply furrowed bark and compound...
by jlbworks | Oct 27, 2015 | News
THE AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION CERTIFIES PECANS AS HEART HEALTHY FOOD! Pecans are now designated as heart-healthy when enjoyed as part of a healthy eating pattern by the American Heart Association’s Heart-Check Certification Program (www.heartcheckmark.org), according...
by jlbworks | Oct 13, 2015 | News
Pecan Trees from Our Pecan Tree Nursery Pecan trees are native to the United States, where they thrive in Southern locations with a long growing season. Just one tree will produce plenty of nuts for a large family and provide deep shade that will make hot, southern...
by jlbworks | Sep 29, 2015 | Recipes
This crunchy, flavorful coating is a great match with the snapper. Other fish such as halibut or tilefish would also work well in this recipe. 3/4 cup pecan halves 1/2 cup fresh breadcrumbs 1 small jalapeno pepper, seeded and coarsely chopped 1 tablespoon packed light...
by jlbworks | Sep 15, 2015 | News
A new research study from Loma Linda University (LLU) demonstrates that naturally occurring antioxidants in pecans may help contribute to heart health and disease prevention; the results were published in the January 2011 issue of The Journal of Nutrition. Pecans...
