What's Crackin
It’s the most celebratory time of the season! What could be a more perfect way to ring in a new year than at your home surrounded by friends and loved ones? If you’re hosting your own New Year’s party and want to make it an occasion to remember, just follow these simple rules to avoid common mishaps and enjoy the fireworks without stress!
It is a gentle reminder that pecan season is here when you begin to see the “We Buy Pecans” signs grace the front of many local businesses here in the Deep South. Typically the signs appear in front of small town feed stores, convenient shops or lumber yards. And typically it is the same businesses year-after-year who do the buying.
Don’t waste time sweating in the kitchen when you could be making memories with your loved ones. Follow these simple rules to get your holiday meal on the table in a snap and enjoy the free time under the mistletoe with your favorite dinner guests.
Looking to send the holiday cheer to your business fellows, but don’t want to blend in with the crowd? Never fear: there are a wealth of unique corporate gifts out there to delight the recipients and make your brand “stick” in their mind. Read on to find ten examples of these thoughtful business gifts.
Christmas is around the corner, but many of us are feeling the pressure to get that perfect gift for everyone on our list. It can be easy to overspend and overshop this time of the year — level out the stress by taking these easy tips to make your holiday shopping a snap.
One of the main reasons our pecan company has flourished over the past few decades is due in large part to our supportive community here in Acadiana and specifically our home town of New Iberia, Louisiana. We cannot begin to tell you how many of our customers are local and loyal and work as brand ambassadors for our products and services.
My family has been in the pecan industry for the past 45 years and never have we seen the escalating pecan prices that we have seen during the last few. Pecan prices are at an historic high. There have many national stories from Forbes to The Wall Street Journal that have covered the bewildering high pecan prices and how this will affect the common consumer. I feel compelled to weigh in and give my perspective since it is my livelihood.
I have memories of being cold – really cold – on Cane River. A large portion of our orchards in Natchitoches Parish, La., was located on a beautiful stretch of this scenic river, which is actually a lake due to dams built in the early 20th century. It meanders through a part of Louisiana that is graced with historic plantation homes, huge stately oaks, occasional cotton fields and beautiful pecan orchards.
I wanted to start with “my pecan story” so our readers will know who they are dealing with here. Our blog name, as you can see, is called “What’s Crackin’?.” I have to give my cousin Ward credit for the title. He is an aspiring singer/songwriter in Nashville, TN and cleverly came up with the name when asked for an idea.
Love Halloween, but concerned about the sugar content of a candy frenzy? Check out these healthy and delicious seasonal treats to serve to kids and grownups alike!
Keeping your business ahead of the curve means developing strong relationships — and lots of them. From clients and customers to business partners, vendors, employees and more, your list of vital players is ever growing and increasingly harder to handle. With professional gifting tips and industry insights, Cane River Pecan Company is here to help.
