Posted by Jack
Hungry? Snack on a handful of walnuts. It turns out walnuts provide a woman’s body with the essential omega-3 fatty acids, antioxidants and phytosterols that reduce the risk of breast cancer, according to researchers from Marshall University School of Medicine in Huntington, West Virginia. Out here in walnut land we’ve got all kinds of varieties, Howards, Chandlers, Hartley, Tulare’s and more. These are the world’s best walnuts because they are raised in premium loam soil near the Sacramento river and the climate is just right. The end product is a rich meaty
walnut rich in omega-3 that is perfect for a heart healthy topping on almost any foods, from salads to game birds, even ice cream. When is the last time you enjoyed walnuts?
Here’s a simple but tasty desert, try this…
MAPLE-GLAZED WALNUTS
1/2 c. maple syrup
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 tbsp. butter
1/4 tsp. salt
1 1/2 tsp. vanilla
2 c. walnuts
In an iron skillet or saucepan, stir together syrup, cinnamon, butter, and salt. Cook and stir over medium heat until mixture becomes brown and starts to thicken. Add vanilla, then nuts and toss until the nuts are covered evenly with glaze. Quickly spread and cool on wax paper.