j-leec
11-04-2009, 02:18:27 PM
:d3: The nuts pictured in this weeks ad, shows shelled Pecans 12oz for $3.77 (they are from a TX orchard). They also have 16oz bags of Almonds and Walnuts form CA for the same price. These are raw, unseasoned nuts that can be used for baking, adding to salads of many different variations, or eating as a snack. I only ever buy salt-free nuts for health reasons, and until recently, that meant only buying nuts from the produce or baking sections. When I first noticed this sale about a month ago, I tried a bag of each and, to my amazement; :wow77: they were the BEST I've ever purchased.:encourage19: The quality of the nuts can't be beat. The Pecan and Walnut packaging have a warning that shell pieces might be in there, but we've gone through several bags and NOT ONE shell piece has been found. The nuts are beautiful, crunchy, and tasty. The Almonds and Pecans have that little bit of sweetness you generally miss in recipes unless you add almond or pecan extract.
Not only are the nuts significantly better in quality than even the best brands of baking nuts, but at $3.77 a pound (or 12 oz. for Pecans) they are also DOLLARS cheaper than any of the brands I have seen in the baking goods section over the past year or so. Unless you have some good Fisher or Diamond coupons and a GOOD sale to make them really cheap, I don't think the nuts in the produce section can be beat.
I noticed on a display tag that the nuts will stay at this price until mid-January, which gives me 8 or 9 more weeks to keep building my stock, because after that, who knows what the price is likely to jump to. I know Pecans freeze well for quite some time, I'm not sure about Almonds and Walnuts. I'm hoping they keep for a long time, too. If you know about nut storage, I'm happy to learn from you.
I encourage you to get healthy and snack on nuts; salt free/preservative free plain ole nuts. Unless, you or a family member is highly allergic, nuts are EXTREMELY healthy. They provide oils and omegas that you cannot get from many plant sources. Nuts also have a little fiber and it only takes 3-4 oz (less than 1/2 cup to get the benefits from all their nutrients. Make your own trail mix. Use salt free dried fruit like raisins, Crazins, banana slices, if you want. I don't put cracker type stuff in mine because of all the extra salt, and other undesirable ingredients. I LOVE putting m&ms into my mix, not too many, but it helps my little sweet cravings without too much sugar & salt. (No, I am not afraid of salt, I happen to take a medication that has enough salt in it to match the suggested intake for an entire day and with high blood pressure in my family, I have to stay cautious. EVERYONE NEEDS some salt, your brain will not function properly with out a minimal amount.) I've always wanted to try one of those "sweet-n-salty" granola bars or snack mixes, but, no. I'll stick with my tasty nuts and a few m&ms *Dark Chocolate ones*.
I didn't mean to write a book, here. Just wanted to let you know about the nuts. Hope you go and give them a try. Tell me what you think!!:smile:
Not only are the nuts significantly better in quality than even the best brands of baking nuts, but at $3.77 a pound (or 12 oz. for Pecans) they are also DOLLARS cheaper than any of the brands I have seen in the baking goods section over the past year or so. Unless you have some good Fisher or Diamond coupons and a GOOD sale to make them really cheap, I don't think the nuts in the produce section can be beat.
I noticed on a display tag that the nuts will stay at this price until mid-January, which gives me 8 or 9 more weeks to keep building my stock, because after that, who knows what the price is likely to jump to. I know Pecans freeze well for quite some time, I'm not sure about Almonds and Walnuts. I'm hoping they keep for a long time, too. If you know about nut storage, I'm happy to learn from you.
I encourage you to get healthy and snack on nuts; salt free/preservative free plain ole nuts. Unless, you or a family member is highly allergic, nuts are EXTREMELY healthy. They provide oils and omegas that you cannot get from many plant sources. Nuts also have a little fiber and it only takes 3-4 oz (less than 1/2 cup to get the benefits from all their nutrients. Make your own trail mix. Use salt free dried fruit like raisins, Crazins, banana slices, if you want. I don't put cracker type stuff in mine because of all the extra salt, and other undesirable ingredients. I LOVE putting m&ms into my mix, not too many, but it helps my little sweet cravings without too much sugar & salt. (No, I am not afraid of salt, I happen to take a medication that has enough salt in it to match the suggested intake for an entire day and with high blood pressure in my family, I have to stay cautious. EVERYONE NEEDS some salt, your brain will not function properly with out a minimal amount.) I've always wanted to try one of those "sweet-n-salty" granola bars or snack mixes, but, no. I'll stick with my tasty nuts and a few m&ms *Dark Chocolate ones*.
I didn't mean to write a book, here. Just wanted to let you know about the nuts. Hope you go and give them a try. Tell me what you think!!:smile: