National Walnut Day
This one seems to be a hit among the squirrels. A Senate resolution introduced by President Eisenhower in 1958, May 17th officially recognized National Walnut Day. Today we celebrate with delectable salads, desserts, and snack foods.
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Walnut trees are a high-density source of minerals, particularly proteins and essential fatty acids, thanks to their rounded, single-seeded stone fruits of the walnut tree.. Walnuts must be processed and stored properly, as with other tree nuts.
The Persian or English Walnut and the Black Walnut are the two most common walnut species grown in the United States, and they are grown for their seeds.
- English Walnut
Persia – originating in Persia – was born in Persia.
ommercially grown – is commercially produced.
- Black Walnut
Native to eastern North America, a native to eastern North America.
– high flavor
Nut production's commercial growth is unlikely due to the hard shell and poor hulling characteristics.
d from the walnut's husk at harvest. The walnut's husk is peeled away from the shell at harvest. It comes in contact with juice that will quickly stain anything it comes in contact with. As a fabric dye, the husk juice has been used as a fabric dye.
More walnuts are exported in the United States than in any other region. Ninety-nine percent of California's commercial English walnuts are grown in the Sacramento and San Joaquin valleys.
Baking and cooking
For a variety of reasons, bakers use walnuts. Walnuts add crunch and flavor to baked products such as pies, breads, and cakes. Keep walnuts on hand to add to muffin, pancake, and waffle mixes. However, baked goods aren't the only recipes in the kitchen where walnuts come in handy. They're also added to soups and other savory dishes. Walnuts are a popular ingredient in fresh vegetables, salads, fruits, and other dishes. Finely chopped walnuts make delicious crusts for fish, chicken, and pork. When walnuts are in season, don't hesitate to try new recipes.
How to celebrate national walnut day
Enjoy one of the following walnut dishes: Enjoy one of the following walnut dishes::
Black Walnut Cake English Walnut Pie Creamy Garlic & Walnut Sauce in Pasta with Creamy Garlic & Walnut Sauce.
To post on social media, use #NationalWalnutDay.
History of national walnut day has influenced the national walnut day
In June 1949, the Walnut Marketing Board introduced the first National Walnut Day to promote walnut consumption. On March 3, 1958, then, a Senate Resolution introduced by William F. Knowland, brought a formal statement from President D. Eisenhower establishing National Walnut Day on May 17, 1958.
