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Saturday, April 11, 2020

National Pecan Day Review

A selection of pecan dishes
National Pecan Day - April 14
 National Pecan Day is a Food Holiday celebrated each year on April 14.  The pecan is a  member of the hickory family and is native to central and southern United States.  Pecans make great snacks eaten on their own, but they also make terrific garnishes to other foods such as desserts, salads or the main meal. 

"Pecan” is an Algonquian word, meaning a nut requiring a stone to crack. 

The pecan tree is the only nut tree native to North America.  These trees grow best in central and southern United States. Georgia, in particular, is known for it's Pecans. 

Here are two of my favorite recipes using pecans – Pecan Pie  and Sugar Coated Pecans. Either recipe ~ or both ~ would be a great way to celebrate National Pecan Day! 


Pecan Pie


Pecan Pie



Directions for Pie Crust:


Mix 3 cups flour and 1/2 tsp. salt in a bowl. Add 3/4 cup vegetable shortening and 3/4 cup salted butter. Work the butter into the flour using a dough cutter until the mixture resembles tiny pebbles.
    Add one egg, 5 tablespoons cold water and mix until just combined. 

    *This recipe makes enough for two pie crusts.

    Directions for the Filling:

    1. Mix one cup sugar, 3 tablespoons brown sugar, 1/2 teaspoon salt, one cup corn syrup, 1/3 cup melted  butter, 1 teaspoon vanilla and 3 whole eggs (beaten) together. 
    2. Roll out one dough half to fit your pie pan. Pour one cup of chopped pecans in the bottom of the unbaked pie shell. Pour the syrup mixture over the top. Cover the top and crust with foil.
    3. Bake the pie for 30 minutes in a preheated oven at 350 degrees. Remove the foil, and then continue baking for 20 minutes, being careful not to burn the crust or pecans.
    4.  The pie should be set and not jiggly when you remove it from the oven. If it seems to shake a lot, recover with foil and bake longer, or until set. The required baking time varies from 50-75 minutes. 
    5. Cool for several hours or overnight. Serve in thin slivers.

    Sugar Coated Pecans


    Sugar Coated Pecans


    "These sweet pecans are wonderful snacks for any occasion."

    Ingredients:


      
    • 1 cup white sugar
    • 3/4 teaspoon salt
    • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon


    Directions:


    1. Preheat oven to 250 degrees F (120 degrees C). Grease one baking sheet.
    2. In a mixing bowl, whip together the egg white and water until frothy. In a separate bowl, mix together sugar, salt, and cinnamon.
    3. Add pecans to egg whites, stir to coat the nuts evenly. Remove the nuts, and toss them in the sugar mixture until coated. Spread the nuts out on the prepared baking sheet.
    4. Bake at 250 degrees F (120 degrees C) for 1 hour. Stir every 15 minutes.


    More Pecan Treats


    In addition to sugar coated pecans, another absolutely delicious pecan sweet treat is pralines.  The best I've ever had are handmade at River Street Sweets candy shop in Savannah, Georgia. 



    Other Pecan Day celebrations include:



    • Pecan Day – March 25
    • National Pecan Day – April 14
    • National Pecan Month – April


    So, pick a day …. or a month … and enjoy this nutritious and tasty nut called the Pecan.

    Related Articles:


    Pralines at River Street Sweets in Savannah, Georgia
    Praline - Source: Pixabay








    National Pecan Day written by (c) Wednesday Elf on 4/11/2020







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    Saturday, April 14, 2018

    Dolphin Review for National Dolphin Day


    Dolphin photo
    Dolphin Photo - Pixabay
    National Dolphin Day is celebrated each year on April 14th, an unofficial holiday that mainly focuses on bringing awareness to the ban on the hunting of dolphins. 

    Dolphins are mammals and are related to whales and porpoises.  They range in size from 4 feet up to 30 feet and are found all over the world in the shallow seas around the continental shelves.  I have even seen them in the inland waterway between Savannah, Georgia and Beaufort, South Carolina and in the Savannah River, both of which have access to the ocean. 

    Dolphins are very social animals and live in groups called 'Pods'.  

    No one knows who originally started National Dolphin Day, but many organizations promote it, including conservation groups, zoos and aquariums.



    Things to do on National Dolphin Day



    • Visit a zoo or an aquarium near you.
    • Go on a Dolphin Tour if you live near the ocean. My son & grandson took such a tour on the Savannah River in Savannah, Georgia last summer. 



    • Watch this amazing video about dolphins






    • Read a storybook about dolphins to a child.
    • Watch a movie about dolphins.  Remember Flipper?



    Pink Dolphin in Plush crochet
    Pink Dolphin in Plush






    Toy Dolphins



    A pod of plush dolphins in crochet
    An Etsy Dolphin Pod in Plush Handmade Crochet

    I am a crochet crafter who has lived near the sea for many years and toy dolphins in plush crochet are my favorite animals to create.  I have them in many colors in my Etsy Shop Coastal Crochet Crafts

    Dolphins are usually gray or bluish gray with a lighter gray or white underbelly.  But cute crochet dolphins are toy stuffed animals, so they can be any color you can imagine! 

    For more crochet dolphins, visit Crocheted Handmade Toy Dolphins by Wednesday Elf on Crochet, Crafts and Cute Critters. 


    National Dolphin Day



    So enjoy this magical of creatures, the wonderful sea animal known as the dolphin.



    An image of a row of crocheted plush dolphins
    Plush Dolphins on Etsy at Coastal Crochet Crafts


    National Dolphin Day

    Every April 14th


    The Month of March is 

    Dolphin Awareness Month


    (c) Wednesday Elf. Article written on 4/4/2018. Updated 3/29/2019.




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