My dietician/diabetes/wellness/health educator recommends nuts as
snacks because it's a safer way to get the omega 3 oils without all
the mercury.

I found some nuts at Walgreens which are wonderful. "Walgreens Select"
Cashew and Macadamia lend. That's it. Big fat whole cashews and good
sized whole macadamias with sea salt - not too salty!. They were $5.99
for a 9 oz. can. That's a hefty price, but these are beauties. Not
broken. Don't know if anybody else has them.

Lynn in Fargo

"Lynn from Fargo" > wrote in message
...
> My dietician/diabetes/wellness/health educator recommends nuts as
> snacks because it's a safer way to get the omega 3 oils without all
> the mercury.
>
> I found some nuts at Walgreens which are wonderful. "Walgreens Select"
> Cashew and Macadamia lend. That's it. Big fat whole cashews and good
> sized whole macadamias with sea salt - not too salty!. They were $5.99
> for a 9 oz. can. That's a hefty price, but these are beauties. Not
> broken. Don't know if anybody else has them.
>

I love cashews.

On 2009-01-21, cybercat > wrote:

> I love cashews.

Cashews are decadent. Smooth, enough resistance to be sexy, but a sinful
lazy indulgence.

Walnuts are tuff. A gruff crunch and a flavor with character.

My fave, Almonds. Defines what nuts are about and with flavor, too.

Pecans are classic. Flavorful, contrary, like a fickle Southern
belle, but worth the effort/price.

nb

notbob wrote:
> On 2009-01-21, cybercat > wrote:
>
>> I love cashews.
>
> Cashews are decadent. Smooth, enough resistance to be sexy, but a sinful
> lazy indulgence.
>
> Walnuts are tuff. A gruff crunch and a flavor with character.
>
> My fave, Almonds. Defines what nuts are about and with flavor, too.
>
> Pecans are classic. Flavorful, contrary, like a fickle Southern
> belle, but worth the effort/price.
>
> nb

The nuts I eat most often, are almonds, but I like all nuts; pecans,
Brazil nuts, peanuts, macadamia nuts, walnuts. I really prefer walnuts
in salads or brownies. When I eat them alone, they can taste a little
bitter.

Thanks, Lynn, for mentioning the nuts at Walgreen's. I bake with
flaxseed meal, which is also high in Omega 3 fatty acids. I ate a
flaxseed muffin this morning.

Becca

Becca wrote:

> notbob wrote:
> > On 2009-01-21, cybercat > wrote:
> >
> >> I love cashews.
> >
> > Cashews are decadent. Smooth, enough resistance to be sexy, but a
sinful
> > lazy indulgence.
> >
> > Walnuts are tuff. A gruff crunch and a flavor with character.
> >
> > My fave, Almonds. Defines what nuts are about and with flavor, too.
> >
> > Pecans are classic. Flavorful, contrary, like a fickle Southern
> > belle, but worth the effort/price.
> >
> > nb
>
> The nuts I eat most often, are almonds, but I like all nuts; pecans,
> Brazil nuts, peanuts, macadamia nuts, walnuts. I really prefer walnuts
> in salads or brownies. When I eat them alone, they can taste a little
> bitter.


Try making pesto with walnuts, works a charm.

For eating out of hand you can toast them, that'll sweeten 'em up a bit.
You could caramelize them, too...


> Thanks, Lynn, for mentioning the nuts at Walgreen's. I bake with
> flaxseed meal, which is also high in Omega 3 fatty acids. I ate a
> flaxseed muffin this morning.


I get all my nuts at Walgreens, they have very good prices and every week
they have some on sale...check out their sale circular which you can pick up
in - store or it's also online. They have their own house brand, they also
carry name brands, e.g. Planter's and Blue Diamond. They sell a huge
quantity of nuts so the turnover is pretty good...


--
Best
Greg

notbob wrote:
> On 2009-01-21, cybercat > wrote:
>
>> I love cashews.
>
> Cashews are decadent. Smooth, enough resistance to be sexy, but a sinful
> lazy indulgence.
>
> Walnuts are tuff. A gruff crunch and a flavor with character.
>
> My fave, Almonds. Defines what nuts are about and with flavor, too.
>
> Pecans are classic. Flavorful, contrary, like a fickle Southern
> belle, but worth the effort/price.


Damn. I wish I could eat nuts. I love them..... except walnuts. I love
cashews, but pistachios are even better.

On Jan 21, 4:43�pm, Dave Smith
> wrote:
> notbob wrote:
> > On 2009-01-21, cybercat > wrote:
>
> >> I love cashews.
>
> > Cashews are decadent. �Smooth, enough resistance to be sexy, but a sinful
> > lazy indulgence.
>
> > Walnuts are tuff. �A gruff crunch and a flavor with character.
>
> > My fave, Almonds. �Defines what nuts are about and with flavor, too.
>
> > Pecans are classic. �Flavorful, contrary, like a fickle Southern
> > belle, but worth the effort/price.
>
> Damn. I wish I could eat nuts. I love them..... except walnuts. I love
> cashews, but pistachios are even better.

Pistachios, now yer tawkin' nutz!

Awesome, I LOVE Macadamias, i didnt know that they had Omegas in them,. Thanks for sharing

On Wed, 21 Jan 2009 05:52:44 GMT, notbob > wrote:

>My fave, Almonds. Defines what nuts are about and with flavor, too.

Do you ever eat roasted inshell almonds? The shell cracks off by hand
as easily as a peanut shell. They are addictive.

Tara

On 2009-01-22, Tara > wrote:

> Do you ever eat roasted inshell almonds? The shell cracks off by hand
> as easily as a peanut shell. They are addictive.

Gotta confess I've never experienced those. Grew up around almond trees and
have always loved them, but never that. Would you explain the process?

nb

Sheldon wrote:
>
>>> Walnuts are tuff. �A gruff crunch and a flavor with character.
>>> My fave, Almonds. �Defines what nuts are about and with flavor, too.
>>> Pecans are classic. �Flavorful, contrary, like a fickle Southern
>>> belle, but worth the effort/price.
>> Damn. I wish I could eat nuts. I love them..... except walnuts. I love
>> cashews, but pistachios are even better.
>
> Pistachios, now yer tawkin' nutz!



Yeah. I remember seeing those things vending machines. They were died
red. They weren't very appealing. But then I tried one, and I was
impressed. I later discovered that they regular ones are even better.
They are downright addictive.

On Tue, 20 Jan 2009 20:08:15 -0800 (PST), Lynn from Fargo
> wrote:

>My dietician/diabetes/wellness/health educator recommends nuts as
>snacks because it's a safer way to get the omega 3 oils without all
>the mercury.
>
>I found some nuts at Walgreens which are wonderful. "Walgreens Select"
>Cashew and Macadamia lend. That's it. Big fat whole cashews and good
>sized whole macadamias with sea salt - not too salty!. They were $5.99
>for a 9 oz. can. That's a hefty price, but these are beauties. Not
>broken. Don't know if anybody else has them.
>
>Lynn in Fargo

Hi Lynn,

I like most Walgreens nuts better than the Planters they sell. Some
variety goes on sale almost every week. I'm not crazy about
peanuts--though I'll eat 'em--but love almost any other kind of nut.

If y'all haven't tried the Diamond brand of wasabi-soy almonds...
you're missing something... Not *too* hot but the bite is there.

Best -- Terry

On Jan 22, 6:42*am, Terry > wrote:
> On Tue, 20 Jan 2009 20:08:15 -0800 (PST), Lynn from Fargo
>
> > wrote:
> >My dietician/diabetes/wellness/health educator recommends nuts as
> >snacks because it's a safer way to get the omega 3 oils without all
> >the mercury.
>
> >I found some nuts at Walgreens which are wonderful. "Walgreens Select"
> >Cashew and Macadamia lend. *That's it. Big fat whole cashews and good
> >sized whole macadamias with sea salt - not too salty!. They were $5.99
> >for a 9 oz. can. *That's a hefty price, but these are beauties. Not
> >broken. *Don't know if anybody else has *them.
>
> >Lynn in Fargo
>
> Hi Lynn,
>
> I like most Walgreens nuts better than the Planters they sell. *Some
> variety goes on sale almost every week. *I'm not crazy about
> peanuts--though I'll eat 'em--but love almost any other kind of nut.
>
> If y'all haven't tried the Diamond brand of wasabi-soy almonds...
> you're missing something... *Not *too* hot but the bite is there.
>
> Best -- Terry
==================================
I have trouble with whole almonds (too crunchy, I need some dental
work) but toasted slivered or sliced almonds are wonderful and ground
almonds, almond paste and marzipan are all wonderful!

I bought some Planters"Pecan Lovers' Mix" Half pecans woth pistachios
and cashews, all of which I love, but I was really disappointed. The
pistachios were really hard, the cashews weren't all that fresh and
that was just too many pecans. I think I'll chop up the rest of 'em
and make "Tassies".
Lynn in Fargo

On Thu, 22 Jan 2009 12:00:13 -0800 (PST), Lynn from Fargo
> wrote:

>On Jan 22, 6:42*am, Terry > wrote:
>> On Tue, 20 Jan 2009 20:08:15 -0800 (PST), Lynn from Fargo
>>
>> > wrote:
>> >My dietician/diabetes/wellness/health educator recommends nuts as
>> >snacks because it's a safer way to get the omega 3 oils without all
>> >the mercury.
>>
>> >I found some nuts at Walgreens which are wonderful. "Walgreens Select"
>> >Cashew and Macadamia lend. *That's it. Big fat whole cashews and good
>> >sized whole macadamias with sea salt - not too salty!. They were $5.99
>> >for a 9 oz. can. *That's a hefty price, but these are beauties. Not
>> >broken. *Don't know if anybody else has *them.
>>
>> >Lynn in Fargo
>>
>> Hi Lynn,
>>
>> I like most Walgreens nuts better than the Planters they sell. *Some
>> variety goes on sale almost every week. *I'm not crazy about
>> peanuts--though I'll eat 'em--but love almost any other kind of nut.
>>
>> If y'all haven't tried the Diamond brand of wasabi-soy almonds...
>> you're missing something... *Not *too* hot but the bite is there.
>>
>> Best -- Terry
>==================================
>I have trouble with whole almonds (too crunchy, I need some dental
>work) but toasted slivered or sliced almonds are wonderful and ground
>almonds, almond paste and marzipan are all wonderful!

I'll post an almond soup recipe for you in about 30 seconds. The
almonds soften in the soup and you should be able to enjoy them. It's
a very nice soup to start dinner with. But you're from Fargo so you
probably have supper. <eg>

Lou

On Thu, 22 Jan 2009 00:45:10 GMT, notbob > wrote:

>On 2009-01-22, Tara > wrote:
>
>> Do you ever eat roasted inshell almonds? The shell cracks off by hand
>> as easily as a peanut shell. They are addictive.
>
>Gotta confess I've never experienced those. Grew up around almond trees and
>have always loved them, but never that. Would you explain the process?

I buy them at Big Lots. I think they are Emerald Brand. They look
similar to these:

http://www.presidentschoice.ca/FoodA...lted/catid/193

Tara

Lynn from Fargo > wrote:

> My dietician/diabetes/wellness/health educator recommends nuts as
> snacks because it's a safer way to get the omega 3 oils without all
> the mercury.

As opposed to eating fish snacks? What else contains mercury?

-sw

Gregory Morrow wrote:

>> The nuts I eat most often, are almonds, but I like all nuts; pecans,
>> Brazil nuts, peanuts, macadamia nuts, walnuts. I really prefer walnuts
>> in salads or brownies. When I eat them alone, they can taste a little
>> bitter.
>
>
> Try making pesto with walnuts, works a charm.
>
> For eating out of hand you can toast them, that'll sweeten 'em up a bit.
> You could caramelize them, too...
>
> I get all my nuts at Walgreens, they have very good prices and every week
> they have some on sale...check out their sale circular which you can pick up
> in - store or it's also online. They have their own house brand, they also
> carry name brands, e.g. Planter's and Blue Diamond. They sell a huge
> quantity of nuts so the turnover is pretty good...

Well, I never thought about using walnuts instead of pine nuts when I
make pesto, but I will give it a try. Thanks.

I will check out Walgreen's for nuts.

Becca

Sheldon wrote:
> On Jan 21, 4:43�pm, Dave Smith

>> Damn. I wish I could eat nuts. I love them..... except walnuts. I love
>> cashews, but pistachios are even better.
>
> Pistachios, now yer tawkin' nutz!

One day I was at the beach and I was walking alone, looking at sea
shells. I saw some interesting looking shells, then I realized they
were pistachio shells. lol I am such an idiot sometimes.

Becca

Lynn from Fargo wrote:
>
> I have trouble with whole almonds (too crunchy, I need some dental
> work) but toasted slivered or sliced almonds are wonderful and ground
> almonds, almond paste and marzipan are all wonderful!

What about macaroons... I bet you'd love Almond Joy.

> I bought some Planters"Pecan Lovers' Mix" Half pecans woth pistachios
> and cashews, all of which I love, but I was really disappointed. The
> pistachios were really hard, the cashews weren't all that fresh and
> that was just too many pecans. I �think I'll chop up the rest of 'em
> and make "Tassies".

Never be disappointed again, these are the best:
http://www.thenutfactory.com

Becca wrote:

> Gregory Morrow wrote:
>
> >> The nuts I eat most often, are almonds, but I like all nuts; pecans,
> >> Brazil nuts, peanuts, macadamia nuts, walnuts. I really prefer walnuts
> >> in salads or brownies. When I eat them alone, they can taste a little
> >> bitter.
> >
> >
> > Try making pesto with walnuts, works a charm.
> >
> > For eating out of hand you can toast them, that'll sweeten 'em up a bit.
> > You could caramelize them, too...
> >
> > I get all my nuts at Walgreens, they have very good prices and every
week
> > they have some on sale...check out their sale circular which you can
pick up
> > in - store or it's also online. They have their own house brand, they
also
> > carry name brands, e.g. Planter's and Blue Diamond. They sell a huge
> > quantity of nuts so the turnover is pretty good...
>
> Well, I never thought about using walnuts instead of pine nuts when I
> make pesto, but I will give it a try. Thanks.


The last batch of pesto I made I used a bag of walnuts I had left over from
holiday making along with some Blue Diamond smoked almonds, it was quite
tasty...


> I will check out Walgreen's for nuts.


They sell nuts in tins and also in bags (pecans, walnuts...) at prices way
cheaper than most stupormarkets...

I also buy most all of my candy at Wag's, they sell not only the mass -
market stuff, but premium brands such as Lindt, Ghiradelli, Toblerone, etc.
at very good prices, always something on sale. World Market is also another
good place to pick up this stuff...


--
Best
Greg

Gregory Morrow wrote:

> The last batch of pesto I made I used a bag of walnuts I had left over from
> holiday making along with some Blue Diamond smoked almonds, it was quite
> tasty...
>
> They sell nuts in tins and also in bags (pecans, walnuts...) at prices way
> cheaper than most stupormarkets...
>
> I also buy most all of my candy at Wag's, they sell not only the mass -
> market stuff, but premium brands such as Lindt, Ghiradelli, Toblerone, etc.
> at very good prices, always something on sale. World Market is also another
> good place to pick up this stuff...


Sounds like I should stop at Walgreen's more often. When I shop at the
World Market, I should wear blinders. lol That is where I buy
sugar-free Torani syrups, though.

Becca