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On Sat, 27 Oct 2012 10:20:34 -0400, Gary > wrote:

> somebody wrote:
> >
> > Got some walnuts the other day, but can't find my nutcracker in the drawer.
> > (I think the ex may have taken when she moved.) Anyway, they are fairly
> > cheap and will look for a new one... The one I had was just your basic one,
> > but was from my parents house so had some sentimental value.
> >
> > Anyone have a nutcracker that is not just the plain jane V? I love cracking
> > walnuts this time of year. Without a nutcracker, I think it would make a
> > mess to just crack them open like an ape... Any suggestions on getting a
> > not too expensive but unique nutcracker?

>
> If you are talking about english walnuts and you are not physically
> challenged, they are easy to crack by holding 2 in a hand, squeezing, and
> cracking one. This is the way I've always done it.
>

So far, two guys who smash them with their hands. Pass.


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