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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

We all love pecans here, and of course we’d prefer you buy our locally-grown Louisiana pecans, but another joy is seeing someone grow their own pecans, joining us in our craft. Today, we’re going to tell you how to grow your own pecan trees and enjoy the nuts of your own labor.

How to Start

Many colleges have easy-to-understand guides for planting pecan trees. There are two ways to start growing your own pecans, but both take about two years before you can start a real harvest. The first way is to start with a fresh pecan in the shell. Plant your fresh pecans in the fall, as the nut germinates in cold weather and will be ready in the spring. Alternatively, you can use stratification to quickly germinate the nuts, making them ready for spring planting.

The other way to plant pecan trees is to plant a seedling. Instructions on how to test your soil and plant correctly can be found online, but the process is relatively easy. Soak your seedling’s roots for an hour, then dig a hole larger than your roots and place the seedling in it, just covering up to the plant. Water your trees immediately after planting,
Using either method, you should space your plantings about 30 to 35 feet apart to make sure your trees won’t squelch each others’ growth. Continue reading How to Grow Pecans in Your Backyard