Keep Pecans at their Freshest
Pecans are perishable so remember to store them in the refrigerator or freezer this harvest season. For information on how to keep food safe over the holidays and for additional holiday menu ideas, visit www.holidayfoodsafety.org

Health News
NUTritionist Densie Webb explains Georgia pecans are good for the heart, brain and soul. > read more

Simple Fresh Southern
Matt and Ted Lee are back with their newest book, The Lee Bros. Simple Fresh Southern: Knockout Dishes with Down-Home Flavor (Clarkson Potter, 2009), due out in November. Check out their recipe for Roasted Zucchini with Toasted Pecans and Lemon.

Georgia Pecans Fit

Craving Healthy Comfort Cooking? Georgia Pecans Fit!
Pecans have measured higher than any other nut for total antioxidant capacity, which may also help reduce the risk of cancer and neurological diseases such as Alzheimer’s.

“Nothing says healthy comfort cooking more than Georgia pecans,” says Tara Gidus MS, RD, CSSD, LD/N, a nationally recognized nutrition expert. “Lighter versions of favorite comforting recipes can satisfy without sacrificing flavor by simply adding a handful of the rich flavor and savory crunch of pecans.