The first time I ever saw pistachios they were in bright red shells. As a child, I thought they just grew that way. I had never seen such a colorful nut. There was a Mr. Peanut shop along the highway outside of Raleigh, North Carolina where I grew up. My parents—my father especially—loved peanuts so we would often stop at the Mr. Peanut shop if we were out that way.
I too love pistachios but I do admit I hate cracking them open 'cause then what do I do with the shells to keep them separate from the nuts? It is confusing to me so I keep the shells in my hand and then have to find a trash can to dump them in as I eat. But I also find that if I buy the already shelled nuts then I eat to many, to fast. Hmm what a conundrum. I remember when they were bright red and your fingers turned red when eating them. That is so weird to think they dyed them red and we had no idea. As a child I thought that was how they grew! Enjoy your nuts!!!
I too love pistachios but I do admit I hate cracking them open 'cause then what do I do with the shells to keep them separate from the nuts? It is confusing to me so I keep the shells in my hand and then have to find a trash can to dump them in as I eat. But I also find that if I buy the already shelled nuts then I eat to many, to fast. Hmm what a conundrum. I remember when they were bright red and your fingers turned red when eating them. That is so weird to think they dyed them red and we had no idea. As a child I thought that was how they grew! Enjoy your nuts!!!
love pistachios! and also carrots from your last blog. I eat pistachios almost every day....adds more flavor to my meals. Thanks Jeanne...