Everyone knows that pecans are delicious. We southerners are no strangers to these sweet nuts and wait patiently for an occasion to make pecan pie. But did you know that the pecan tree is the state tree of Texas? Not being from Texas, I definitely didn't know this. So, in honor of the versatile pecan, here are five interesting facts about one of the south's favorite nuts.

1. Pecans; the state tree of Texas - Texas has the highest number of native pecan trees in the United States aside from...

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After harvesting the pecans and making all of the pie you can stand, there still may be a fair amount left over. The question is what’s the proper way to store pecans so that they will last? The good news is that there is no ‘proper’ way particularly but there are little tricks and things you can do to make your pecans last for up to two years. That’s right. Two years of delicious pecans, at the ready, for any and all of your pecan wants. We hope the pecans you use are quality Georgia Pecans,... Read More » »

There are hundreds of types of pecans throughout the world today. With more than 80% of the world’s pecans being produced in the United States, it should come as no surprise that the need for pecan flavor, type, size and texture is in full effect. The difference in pecan varieties is sometimes subtle, sometimes very obvious. The fun is finding which variety you like best.

Georgia is regarded, year in and year out, as one of the leading pecan producing states in the country. Texas, Louisiana, New...

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