On Wed, 07 Nov 2018 08:00:21 -0500, Gary > wrote:

>graham wrote:
>>
>> Gary wrote:
>> > Boil or roast them. I get a bag of in-shell each year from a
>> > friend that owns a farm about 60 miles from here. I always roast
>> > them. Salt not necessary but you can salt them.
>> >
>> > -------------------
>> > Directions:
>> >
>> > 1. Place raw peanuts, in shell or shelled, one layer deep in a
>> > shallow baking pan. Sprinkle salt over. (optional)
>> > 2. Roast in a 350 degree F oven; 15 to 20 minutes for shelled
>> > and 20 to 25 minutes for in shell peanuts.
>> > 3. Remove from heat just short of doneness desired, as peanuts
>> > continue to cook as they cool.
>> >
>> Then put them in the bird feeder:-)
>
>lol. Sounds like many here either don't like peanuts or they've
>never dealt with raw ones.
>
>Like most vegetables, fresh raw peanuts (then cooked at home) are
>much superior to store bought ones.

I've tried boiled peanuts but don't like them. I buy many products
from this company and enjoy most, I just don't care for the boiled
peanuts. Walmart sells this brand.
https://margaretholmes.com/category/boiled-peanuts/
I don't like peanut butter however I love in-shell roasted peanuts.
I do like other nut butters, we always have almond butter.