Archive for November, 2015

Nov 10 2015

November Is National Georgia Pecan Month

Georgia is the top pecan producer in the United States because the grow about 100 million pounds every year.  Pecans are the only native American tree nut.  Pecans are filled with fiber, potassium and magnesium.  They also are a natural source of vitamin E and help lower cholesterol… and who doesn’t love pecan pie? To […]

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Nov 05 2015

October Is Popcorn Poppin’ Month!

Who doesn’t love popcorn?  Salty or sweet popcorn is always a treat.  This celebration of popcorn was celebrated for many years but became an official “holiday” month in 1999. Popcorn has such an interesting history.  Popcorn was used in Aztec Indian ceremonies beginning in the 16th century. Popcorn poppers that pre-date Inca Culture were found […]

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