Apr 14 - Pecans

No matter how you pronounce the word National Pecan Day means pecan pie & that was the plan. Headed to Williamsburg to Pies & Thighs only to discover they have a Butter Pecan Crunch Doughnut.....I am still full :)

A member of the hickory family, the pecan is native to central and southern United States. “Pecan” is an Algonquian word, meaning a nut requiring a stone to crack. They are an excellent source of copper, iron, magnesium, manganese, phosphorus, zinc and vitamin E.  Pecans can help reduce LDL cholesterol and increase HDL cholesterol levels in the blood.  They are rich in dietary fiber.

Pecans make great snacks all on their own, but they also make terrific garnishes to other foods such as desserts, salads or the main meal.  Sweet or savory, pecans can add a little glamor to a dish or be the star of the show.

source:http://www.nationaldaycalendar.com/national-pecan-day-april-14/