Pecan Power

Pecans are harvested from October through to early December. It is in the fall that the unshelled variety is in peak season. Thankfully though, pecans are available 365 days a year. Not only can you buy fresh pecans but you can also find them halved or chopped, sold in jars, packages, or freshly canned. In fact, every month is the perfect time to include pecans in your family's weekly diet. The pecan is the only nut tree native to North America, which is probably why this nutritious nut is celebrated, not once but four times a year! Pecan Day takes place very year on March 25th when the nation celebrates the commemoration of George Washington's planting of a pecan tree in 1775. This event is followed by National Pecan Day on April 14th, National Pecan Month in April and Georgia's very own celebration in November, when the Peach State, the largest pecan producers in the USA celebrate Georgia Pecan Month. This year think beyond the pie and discover this collection of 40 sweet and savory pecan recipes. From salads to soups, casseroles to cakes and more, it's time to unleash the power of the pecan!