Welcome to the Pecan Store Blog. As you know we are passionate about nuts. In fact our philosophy is simple: we go nuts for pecans! Southern Arizona’s warm days and cool nights combined with excellent soil and water quality are the best ingredients for the world’s best nuts. Whether you’re baking a traditional pie, adding a little extra zest to your salad dressing or giving your diet a much-needed health boost, The Pecan Store always has the freshest, highest-quality products available, every time you need them.
I am absolutely, 100% addicted to a new recipe I found. Thanks to Gina’s WW Recipes blog, I am officially in love with her Baked Bananas. It’s so simple, yet so amazingly delicious. I ate this for dessert one night, and loved it so much I modified it slightly by adding pecans for breakfast with a side of oatmeal for a complete start to my morning.
All you need are:
1 medium ripe banana, cut in half lengthwise
2 teaspoons honey or agave
Cinnamon
Preheat the oven to 400°. Peel and cut the bananas in half. Place cut side down in an oven safe dish, drizzle with honey and sprinkle on the cinnamon. Bake for 10-12 minutes.
Thanks Gina for such an amazing, effortlessly delicous and healthy recipe!
I can’t believe that the festival is tomorrow! I’m going to make sure to take lots of pictures and video for those of you who aren’t able to make it down for all the fun and festivities.
But, for those of you who are able to go, admission is completely free, all we ask is that you bring non-perishable food items to donate to the local food bank. There’s also going to be lots of pecan-related dishes, along with local food vendors. The Holiday Marketplace is going to have arts & crafts. Santa will be there on a big green tractor. There’s going to be harvest demonstrations and hayrides. Plus, all the fantastic Green Valley Pecan Company pecans you want!
Join us on Saturday, December 5, 2009, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. for the inaugural Festival. We are so excited for the fantastic food, pecan related specialties, the arts and crafts market, and all the holiday festivities that are going to be happening right here on our farm. We can’t wait to see you there!
Don’t forget that admission to the festival is completely free for everyone. All we ask is that you bring non-perishable food items with you to benefit the local food bank this holiday season.
For more information including vendors, volunteer information, driving directions to the farm and more, check out SahuaritaPecanFestival.com today.
Happy Thanksgiving from The Pecan Store and The Green Valley Pecan Company! There’s so much to be thankful for this holiday, and we hope your day is filled with lots of joy and fantastic food.
I have recently posted recipes for Thanksgiving focusing on side dishes and desserts, but who could forget the most important dish - the turkey! Every year I prepare the turkey differently and I have decided to deep fry it this year. I have never deep fried a turkey before, but I could not resist the recipe I found which includes a honey pecan glaze! My side dishes will compliment this turkey well and I can’t wait to see how it turns out.
When it comes to Thanksgiving my focus is always on dinner and I typically forget about breakfast and lunch. I am usually in the kitchen all day preparing for dinner and I end up snacking all day. This year, I have decided to prepare pecan caramel cinnamon rolls ahead of time so I can stick them in the oven first thing Thanksgiving morning. Having a delicious breakfast will keep me from snacking so I can enjoy the wonderful Thanksgiving feast and have room for dessert!
Searching for recipes for Thanksgiving is something I really enjoy. My favorite recipes to find are desserts as I have a big sweet tooth. It seems that the most popular new dessert recipe for the 2009 holiday is bourbon-pecan pie or tart. Since I am already making a variety of pies, I thought I would make the bourbon-pecan tart. This recipe comes from Bon Appetitand has received some great reviews.
Place crust in 10-inch tart pan with removable bottom; press crust into pan. Trim overhang. Chill crust 30 minutes.
Preheat oven to 375°F. Line crust with foil; fill with dried beans. Bake until crust is set and pale golden, about 30 minutes. Remove foil and beans. Bake crust until golden brown, about 10 minutes. Place pan with crust on rimmed baking sheet.
Meanwhile, using electric mixer, beat eggs and sugar in medium bowl. Beat in corn syrup. Add butter, bourbon, vanilla, and salt; beat until blended. Stir in pecans.
Pour pecan filling into hot crust. Bake until center of filling is set, about 25 minutes. Cool tart on rack 1 hour; remove pan sides. Serve slightly warm or at room temperature. DO AHEAD: Can be made 8 hours ahead. Rewarm slightly before serving, if desired.
The inaugural Sahuarita Pecan Festival is a celebration of all things Santa Cruz Valley. In addition to our world famous pecans headlining the festival, you can also enjoy an entire day of family fun, delicious fare, exciting activities for all ages and a Holiday Marketplace with local arts and crafts vendors.
Come on down and check out the Holiday Marketplace where you can pick up a new book from University of Arizona Press, premium candles from Arizona Scents, fresh organic produce from Avalon Organic Gardens, Farm and Ranch, plus so much more. There’s jewelry, clothing, art, pottery and food, along with anything and everything else you might be looking for.
And with the holiday season quickly approaching, our Holiday Marketplace is the perfect way to find unique, one-of-a-kind gifts for family and friends.
Admission to the Festival is free, so come on down and check out our Holiday Marketplace on Saturday, December 5, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. For a complete list of arts and crafts vendors, plus directions, visit http://www.sahuaritapecanfestival.com/ today.
That’s right, there are only about two weeks left until the inaugural Sahuarita Pecan Festival officially kicks off on Saturday, December 5! We are so excited to be hosting our first festival and have some exciting new updates for you.
In addition to all the fun family activities and events we’ve talked about, there’s also going to be some amazing food. The Big Kettle will be there serving up their famous kettle corn. Chef Chic will be making ooey, gooey pecan sticky buns. Common Grounds Espresso Co. will be sure to keep you warm with some tasty drinks, and JoBob’s BBQ Catering will be there serving up some delicious pecan dishes and fantastic barbeque. And that’s just to name a few!
At the inaugural Sahuarita Pecan Festival, you can also enjoy a glass of wine for a great cause. Hold a toast to the season with a glass from Dos Cabezas Wineworks and Canelo Hills Vineyard & Winery. All proceeds from the wine sales will benefit the Santa Cruz Valley Heritage Alliance, a local nonprofit organization benefiting the region’s valuable heritage.
For more information, directions and a complete list of the tasty treats you can sample at the inaugural Sahuarita Pecan Festival, visit http://www.sahuaritapecanfestival.com/ today! We can’t wait to see you there!
I can do nothing but think of sweet potatoes as the holiday season approaches. I have always enjoyed the sweet taste and soft texture of sweet potatoes and when they are mixed with brown sugar with a couple of marshmallows on top they are unbelievable. Another Thanksgiving favorite is mashed sweet potatoes which are always smooth and creamy with a little added sweetness. This holiday season I have been looking for a recipe that adds a little something extra to the mix. I came across this recipe that adds a tangy and toasted crunchy flavor which is amazing. These flavors come from cut up pineapple pieces and toasted pecans that are added when roasting the sweet potatoes in the oven. I cannot wait to see the responses I get from this dish, this holiday season.
