Pecan Store June 17th, 2010
I don’t know about you, but during the Arizona summer I try not to leave my house during the day if I can control it. It’s just too hot! We at the Pecan Store understand this, so until June 3oth PecanStore.com customers can receive half off standard shipping by using promotion code SUMMERHT. Now you can satisfy your praline or honey toasted pecan addiction all without leaving your house! So don’t delay; place your PecanStore.com order today!
Pecan Store June 11th, 2010
Did you know The Pecan Store sells organic pecans? Well we do! The Green Valley Pecan Company has the largest organic pecan farm in the country, with over 900 acres certified organic by Oregon Tilth. One pound pecan halves and pieces are available in the store and online (though not always at the same time), and you can’t beat their buttery, nutty taste. Plus, scientific research at Loma Linda University shows the addition of pecans to the American Heart Association’s (AHA) Step 1 diet lowered LDL (bad cholesterol) levels more than twice as much as the AHA Step 1 diet alone. That’s because pecans contain 25% more cholesterol-lowering oleic acid than a tablespoon of olive oil.
Here’s an interesting fact: it takes three years to transition an acre of pecan trees from conventional farming practices to organic. Therefore the farm uses careful planning to insure the pecans we grow in our organic farms are of the most superior quality. So if you prescribe to an organic diet, order your organic pecans today!
Pecan Store June 8th, 2010
I just spent a week in Mexico, soaking up the sun and enjoying the beautiful blue waters. Before I left on vacation, I spent three days in Chicago at the 2010 Sweets and Snacks Expo and I had a blast. Imagine Willy Wonka’s Factory, and aside from the river and waterfall of chocolate, the scene was fairly similar. I managed to keep my head about me and didn’t overindulge, but I did learn a great deal about what’s hot in the sweets and snacks industry and what items would make a great addition to the Pecan Store lineup. Here is a brief rundown of the best items I saw at the show:
- Sahale Snacks sell creative nut combinations that you don’t have to feel guilty about consuming. My favorite, Valdosta Pecans, include black peppered pecans, sweet cranberries and orange zest, are addicting. Also, the Barbequed Almonds and Tuscan Almonds are incredibly flavorful! And another things to be excited about is they have just recently introduced a new line of biscotti, with one variety being Cranberry Pecan!
- Bora Bora has a great new line of organic snack bars that are certified organic by the USDA and are Kosher and gluten free. Their Pomegranate, Pecans and Cherries bars sustained me throughout my travels and airport delays.
- Chocolate covered sunflower seeds; don’t they sound grand? Sunflower Food Company has a great line of these tasty snacks in different colors and flavors, plus their packaging is completely eye catching. Look for these soon at the Pecan Store.
- Nutella! I know that Nutella contains hazelnuts and not pecans, but I think the pecan gods will forgive me for being in love with this amazingly delicious spread! Plus, if you smear whole wheat crackers with Nutella and top them with some pecan pieces, it makes a convenient, tasty snack.
I hope this quick insight gave you a clear picture of the wonders and delights of the Sweets & Snacks Expo. I had a great time and I’m looking forward to finding another golden ticket to the show next year!
