Pecans are a favorite dish for many Americans for centuries. The first written proofs about pecan trees were found in chronicles dated about 600 years ago. The tree was spread mostly in the valleys of rivers in Texas and Louisiana. Now there are many sorts of the pecan tree and they grow all over America. The trees generally prefer warmer climate but there is a sort that grows even in Canada.
The roasted pecans are easy to make and thus were known to the native Indians long before the first European colonizers came to the coast of New Orleans. The tribes used the nut as their main food during the winter months as they realized it s very nutritious and easy to keep. If the shell of the pecan is not cracked it can last for more than 2 years and still be eatable. This feature of the nut gave the tribes opportunity to have food in tough times. The pecans also directed their movements as they gathered together in the fall to harvest the crop of nuts.
The pecans were quickly adopted by the French newcomers who started using them in their cuisine. They started to make various deserts with them and one of the easiest to make was the roasted pecans. Moreover this was and still is one of the most healthier desert ever cooked. Because of their natural sweet taste, the pecans are sweet even if not roasted with sugar or other sweeteners. Still they don t have additional calories and are the perfect food for anyone who is concerned with their weight. The pecans also have the feature to curb the appetite and thus are very suitable as a snack along a journey. Not to mention they don t take much space as they are small enough.
Throughout the years the pecans became more popular and gradually were converted to a symbol. This is the only true American walnut and its history if filled with legendary moments. It is known that George Washington and Thomas Jefferson grew such trees in their yards. Now the pecan tree is the state tree of Texas. The symbolism of the roasted pecans helps them to be truly loved by generations. They are used as gifts on various occasions and holidays such as Christmas and Thanksgiving.
Pecans and sweet deserts made with pecans, like the famous pecan pie, can be found in many candy stores throughout the country. But this is originally a Southern recipe and the pecan sweets are truly a pride of the Southern cuisine. Thus it is no wonder why many famous and successful pecan shops are located in these areas. A perfect example of such a shop is Tannerspecan.com which is in the business of preparing and selling roasted pecans and homemade candies since 1940. As the years passed they opened also an online version of their offline shop and now it s easier than ever to order and get any of the marvelous sweets and deserts they prepare. And you can even get them in a beautiful gift packaging.
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