Author: Jady Regard

Shopping for everyone on your gift list can cost you a lot of time if you are driving around town hunting for a possible gift. Or maybe time is not an issue for you. Maybe you just need a little something extra for each person to show just how much he or she means to you.

Cane River Pecans are a perfect way to give the gift of a lasting impression. You can make your shopping quick and easy at Cane River Pecan by choosing to “Shop by Products”, “Shop by Occasions”, “Shop by Price”, or “Customize Gifts.” Each item contains a picture of the product and the packaging, so there is no mystery about what you are getting. Continue reading How to Complete Your Holiday Gift List in 5 Minutes

Halloween doesn’t have to be a time of stomach aches and sugar highs. There are plenty of fun, healthy alternatives to creating tasty Halloween treats without getting tricked. Here are a few creative and healthy options for a festive snack, dessert, or salad idea:

Banana Ghosts and Tangerine Pumpkins

This is a great idea for snacking on while handing out candy during Trick-Or-Treat. For Banana Ghosts, simply peal bananas completely, cut in half, and use mini-chocolate chips for eyes and regular size chocolate chips for the mouth. For Tangerine Pumpkins, peal tangerines completely and place a small bit of celery in the center to look like a stem.

Apple Bites

All the little goblins and monsters will love this snack. Simply cut rounded, thin slices of any apple variety. Put a thin coat of peanut butter on each slice. Place small marshmallows between the slices, and abracadabra! You have scary plate of mouths on your table. Continue reading How to Make Healthy Halloween Treats for Your Party

Pecans are delectable additions to your cooking at any time of the year. But during the holidays, pecan dishes seem to add to the festivities with their aromas and versatility. From appetizers to desserts, incorporating pecans in your holiday menu is a wonderful way to celebrate traditions.

Appetizers

Sometimes we forget simply adding a handful of toasted pecans to a dip or spread can add sophistication, flavor, and texture. Next time you are serving cheese with a preserve as an appetizer, consider this Cherry-Pecan Brie recipe. Pecans in the cherry preserve add crunch, protein, and extra nutrition.

Cream cheese spreads are another appetizer favorite, especially during the holidays. Try this Cream Cheese-and-Olive Pecan Bites recipe. The toasted pecans and cream cheese are a great creamy/ crunchy combination, and the pecans can be served open-faced or in a sandwich style. You can also add variety by using flavored pecans, modifying the olive flavor, or by using goat cheese instead of cream cheese. Continue reading From Appetizers to Desserts – How to Cook with Pecans

The aroma of a barbeque pit in action brings to mind carefree cooking jam-packed with flavor. However, mouthwatering smells can easily turn into burnt dreams in a flash if you do these five things when grilling:

Mistake #1: “I’ll throw the meat on when I light the pit.”

Big mistake. If you are using charcoal and start grilling meat while the pit is still heating, then chemicals in the charcoal will flavor your food. You want to allow approximately 15 minutes for your grill to heat – lid down is best. Your grill should sear the food on contact. This will decrease cook time and prevent sticking.

Mistake #2: “Oops! I forgot to prep!”

Prepping is an essential process before cooking any dish. You don’t want to risk overcooking (or worse, burning) what’s on the grill because you have to dash in the kitchen to chop onions or to grab your secret seasoning mix. Continue reading Don’t Do These Five Things When Grilling

Anniversaries are thought to be a time of reminiscing and romance. But when you make one of these mistakes, whispering sweet nothings over a fancy dinner may turn into folded arms, staring out the window, and a long silent ride back to the homestead.

“Babe, I thought it was tomorrow.”

Set a reminder on your phone. Put it on a sticky note and a stick it in your office. Stick it on your debit card. Stick it in your shoes. Do not forget this date. You forget the date, you may suffer spousal acts of passive aggression which can lead to no food in the house, dirty dishes piled for days, or grass growing tall enough you could bale hay in your front yard. Continue reading Three Anniversary Mistakes That Make You Look Like the Worst Spouse EVER

If you are interested in harvesting your pecans, late September through November is the time when pecans begin falling. Keep in mind if your pecan tree experienced insect infestation or went through a late freeze, the nut’s quality and amount of nuts falling to the ground might be adversely affected. For this reason, scouting which trees appear healthier and contain larger husks is an important step in preparing for harvest.

Observation and Preparation

When pecans are ready, the husks will begin to split. Once you observe this on the tree, start cleaning underneath the tree to make harvesting easier. Cut the grass underneath the canopy and make the harvest area free from as much debris as possible. Continue reading How to Know When to Harvest Your Pecans