National Pistachio Day

All things pistachio have been praised on February 26th, and National Pistachio Day is the day to celebrate! Pistachio enthusiasts rejoice as they eat their favorite nut all day long. For those who do not like pistachios, buy some and give them to someone who does not. Crack them open and eat them up or dip them in ice cream or your favorite pistachio dessert.

Pistachios were born in the United States in the 1880s, but they have been cultivating in the Middle East since Biblical times..

The pistachio tree grows to about 20 feet tall, needs little or no rain and must have high heat. They claim to have 700-year-old pistachio trees in Iran. Fruit trees that mature and bear fruit take between 7 and ten years.

Pistachio facts:

All pistachio shells are naturally beige in color. If nuts are inferior or for customer demand, some companies dye nuts red or green
California exports about 300 million pounds of pistachios each year, accounting for 98 percent of America's production
Pistachio shells will usually split naturally as ripe. Fig
The kernels are often eaten whole, whether fresh or roasted, and either salted or unsalted
People in the Middle East refer to the pistachio as the smiling nut
People in China call the pistachio the happy nut.

Health benefits

"Pistachios are an excellent source of vitamin B6, copper, and manganese, as well as a good source of protein, fiber, thiamine, and phosphorus." However, scientific evidence shows that eating 1.5 ounces (42.5g) per day of most nuts, such as pistachios, as part of a diet low in saturated fat and cholesterol, can reduce the risk of heart disease." The US Food and Drug Administration, July 2003, July 2003, July 2003.

Recycling the pistachio shells is a great thing to do, and it's also a great thing to do!

In several ways, empty pistachio shells are useful for recycling. The shells must not be washed and dried before reuse, if unsalted, but washing is straightforward if that is not the case. As an addition to a compost pile made for wood items that require longer to decompose than leafy materials, practical uses include: as a fire starter; kindling to be used with crumpled paper; to line the bottom of pots containing soil for up to two years; and as a mulch for shrubs and plants that require acid soils as a medium for orchids.

Shells from salted pistachios can also be placed around the base of plants to discourage slugs and snails from entering the soil. Several craft uses for the shells include holiday tree ornaments, jewelry, mosaics, and rattles. According to study, pistachio shells may be able to reduce pollution caused by mercury emissions.

How to celebrate #nationalpistachiooday on #nationalpistachioday

Try some pistachios!! A slew of pistachios is a must-have snack
to start the day off with a pistachio biscotti. We even have a Cranberry Pistachio dish for you to try. It will be the perfect complement to your morning cup of coffee
Do you know anyone who loves pistachios? Do you know someone who loves pistachios? Pick them up a bagful or stop by the bakery and buy a pistachio treat How about Pistachio Lemon Truffles?
To a salad or soup, add pistachios to a salad or soup. They'll be a hit crunch and a unique flavor, as well as an amazing flavor
The pistachios from Crushed pistachios make a delectable crust on fish and other meats. You may also be looking for pork and chicken recipes
To your baked goods, add pistachios. pistachios add a crunchy texture to the dish like other nuts, but they also add their own flavor to the dish
Don't forget your oatmeal and yogurt. Pistachios will make your healthy snack or breakfast even better
To post on social media, use the hashtag #NationalPistachioDay.