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Q’s Nuts

I stumbled across these puppies at SOWA Open Market. After trying just about every flavor they had I could not stop myself from getting some of the Sweet Roasted Almonds, Banana Foster Pecans, and Mexican Hot Chocolate Almonds. 

The variety that they have is sick. They have so many different flavors and wach have the choice of cashews, almonds, pecans, hazelnuts, or mixed nuts. Which totally makes it heaven for the super picky person (aka me). And what’s not to love about something that tastes good and is good for you. Check out their website to see what other markets they hit, and find out more info on their upcoming store!

National Pecan Day :)

So I decided I would do you all a favor a plan out a day of pecan filled meals since I know you’re just as obsessed as I am…

Breakfast: Sweet Potato and Pecan Cinnamon Buns with a Maple Glaze

Mid-Morning Snack: Maple Pecan Pie Smoothie


Lunch: Radish and Pecan Grain Salad

Afternoon Snack: No Bake Pecan Pie Bars

Dinner: Cranberry, Apricot Pecan Wild Rice Pilaf

Dessert: Maple Pecan Pie


And…. all of these recipes are vegan! Some are even gluten free and some are raw, but I guess you have’ll just havre to figure those out for yourself. 

I seriously happy this day occurs several times a year…. now if only sweet potatoes and pecans could have a joint day. Life would be perfect!

National Pecan Month

I was so completely and utterly stoked out of my mind, when I found these little wonder nuts finally got the recognition they deserved in November. They are perfect on top of Sweet Potato Casserole for one. OR roasted with some cinnamon and sugar, YUM. And they’re my fav, which obviously means, they’re they best.

I’m so obsessed with these nuts, I even heavily researched get my own pecan nut growing tree. And I dedicated a pinterest board to them (although so other nuts did creep their way on to it, they should feel honored). So let’s recap my love: I love pecan candy from Godiva, Honey Roasted Pecans, lots and lots of pecan vendors at fairs and on the streets, and for tonight….

And of course, it’s from Nashville, one of the most magical places on Earth :)

Honey Roasted Pecans

Well stated Superior Nut Company, you’re not being arrogant with a name like that - just honest. And all other nut companies should feel shamed of themselves.  Planters versus superior nut company… which sounds better to you. And their honey roasted pecans, might possibly be laced with crack, super sugary crack. And clearly one of my obsessions is crack.

Do you see that… It’s says delicious right on the label. These are most honest company in the world. Get these if you can find them, but as a far warning they claim there are five servings of like 200 calories each in the tiny little can, I don’t believe them. I say two servings would be more appropriate. 

Sweet Potato Pie

It is national sweet potato month, as well as national pie month, and honestly there no “vegetable” I love more than sweet potatoes. HOWEVER, with a seriously love of sweet potatoes comes a serious pet-peeve. 

I HATE WHEN SWEET POTATO RECIPES END UP TASTING LIKE PUMPKIN RECIPES!!! - i blame nutmeg seasoning for this. 

So here is the most amazing sweet potato pie recipe… ever. all the flavors work together to enhance the true flavor of the sweet potato NOT make it taste like anything but sweet potatoes (especially not pumpkin)

http://www.gourmet.com/recipes/2000s/2005/11/sweet-potato-pie

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