Hickory nut kernels are so difficult to extract in large pieces. Learn how to eat hickory nuts and how to shell hickory nuts in a way that allows easy nut meat extraction. One of my family’s favorite ...

Both humans and wildlife are busy foraging this first month of autumn for a tough nut to crack — Wisconsin’s flavorful hickory nut. Champions of this oft-overlooked edible know just where to go ...

This is part of a weekly series answering "Why is that?" questions about Salem and the Mid-Valley. The question: Why does the Oregon state nut have two names? We have the answer. But first, a little ...

There are more than 600 species of oaks found growing around the world, and every one of them produces acorns. Acorns are different from other tree nuts because of their interesting two-part shell.

Despite having the word as the second half of its name, a peanut is not actually a nut. It’s more closely related to soybeans and lentils. And while almonds may be your favorite find in a handful of ...

You've probably heard conflicting information about nuts. Some say they are the best thing to reach for when you want a healthy snack that's filled with protein, and nuts can be found in a bevy of ...