Today is Saturday February 26, 2011
National Pistachio Day
Pistachio nuts are popular to eat as a snack. They also can be served in various culinary dishes. Pistachios come from the small pistachio tree that is native to Syria, Iran, Greece, Turkey, Pakistan, and Afganistan. To grow pistachios in the United States, the trees are typically planted in orchards. It usually takes the trees between seven to ten years to actually produce a significant amount of pistachios.
There are many uses for pistachios. They are often eaten whole -- either fresh or roasted like many other nuts. Ice cream lovers know that pistachio ice cream is a fairly popular flavor. It's unique green color makes it stand apart from the other flavors!
Pistachios are also quite good for you to eat. They have more antioxidants per serving than green tea. Additionally, one serving of pistachios contains 3 grams of fiber. This is more than most other nuts you could snack on!
Take advantage of the delicious taste and healthy benefits of pistachios by enjoying a handful on National Pistachio Day!
This week is National Pancake Week & International Friendship Week & National Engineers Week
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On this day in History:
| 1815 - Napoleon escaped from the Island of Elba. He then began his second conquest of France. 1870 - In New York, the first subway line was opened to the public. 1919 - The Grand Canyon was established as a National Park with an act of the U.S. Congress. 1952 - British Prime Minister Winston Churchill announced that Britain had its own atomic bomb. 1970 - The Beatles album "Beatles Again" was released in the U.S. It contained the song "Hey Jude." 1977 - The Eagles' "Hotel California" was released. |
Quote of the Day:
"As I approve of a Youth that has something of the Old Man in him, so I am no less pleased with an Old Man that has something of the Youth." --Cicero
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