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Tuesday, January 26th, 2010The Secret Life of Cashews
Monday, December 21st, 2009Ever wonder why cashews are more expensive than other nuts, what is a cashew apple, where they grow and why they are good for you? This posting has the answers and pictures of the ever elusive cashew apple.
http://food.theatlantic.com/behind-the-counter/the-secret-life-of-cashews.php
Yumnuts on CT News Channel 12
Friday, June 5th, 2009Checkout Yumnuts segment on News 12 Connecticut this weekend. The show “12 On The Money” is hosted by Rebecca Surran, who is very supportive of local businesses. The 6 minute segment will be airing on both Saturday 6/6 and Sunday 6/7. Here are the times:
Saturday 6/6/09: 6am, 9:30am, 1pm, 4:30pm, 11:30pm
Sunday 6/7/09: 6am, 9:30am, 12:00pm, 3:30pm
Monday 6/8/09: 3:30am if you are nuts!
Life is short, remember to say YUM!
Yumnuts Healthy Snacks Supports 74th Annual Dogwood Festival
Thursday, May 28th, 2009Yumnuts Naturals recently supported the 74th Annual Dogwood Festival in historic Greenfield Hill a
rea of Fairfield, CT. The Dogwood Festival is a family-friendly event set against the beautiful backdrop of the pink and white flowering dogwood trees. Yumnuts co-founder Tyler Ricks lives in Greenfield Hill and has been attending the Dogwood Festival for more than 10 years. “It is important to support the local community and the Dogwood Festival is an outstanding event that contributes to local and regional charities. We are glad Yumnuts was able to participate,” said Ricks. The event featured the Juried Craft Show with over 40 New England crafters offering handmade, specialty items. The festival provided crafts, games and other children’s activities. Yumnuts was available at the dinner and Backyard BBQ.
Other highlights of the festival also offered a free concert with the Pitchpipers, a Family Fun Night at Dwight Elementary and the 4th Annual Dogwood Dash. Ricks ran in the race with his son and some of his friends. Ricks explains, “Events like this that encourage a healthy, active lifestyle are a perfect fit for Yumnuts. Nuts are nature’s healthy snack and help provide the fuel for an active lifestyle. For me, starting the day with a run through beautiful Greenfield Hill is . . . 100% Yum”.
Yumnuts Visits India
Saturday, May 2nd, 2009
In late January, Mike and Tyler had the chance to visit Southern India to get an up-close view of the cashew industry. It was a fascinating trip that took us to a cashew farm, a processing facility and a roaster. At the cashew farm we were introduced to all of the different stages of cashew growth and development. We learned about the cashew apple and even tasted the fruit right off the tree. It was bitter and very acidic. Let’s just say I am not sure I would be having one of these apples every day.
At the processing facility we learned how they take the raw cashew seeds (still in the shell) and steam, crack, heat, peel and sort them. All of this to yield what we know as a raw cashew.
We met some of the best people in the cashew industry. Our gracious hosts took very good care of us on our trip. It was a pleasure to spend time with them and to learn more about their industry and their families.
Mike and Tyler had the opportunity to take a backwater tour on the interior waterway. Mike tried his hand at making rope and we saw dozens of different birds, a prawn farm and many different local fruits, vegetables and spices. It was a very relaxing trip and our tour guide was an absolute comedian. He climbed a 40 foot coconut tree in about 5 seconds flat and told great stories. The highlight of the trip may have been when Mike and Tyler both tried to lean back in the boat to go under a low bridge (imagine a sitting limbo). They both fell off their seats and onto their backs on the floor of the boat. As they fell, they both cracked their heads on the wood seat behind them. While it was painful, it induced a good, hard 5 minute laughing spell for everyone. Mike had a welt on the back of his neck for a good solid week.
Our last night we had the treat of staying on the Arabian Sea and witnessed a spectacular sunset. All around it was a fantastic trip and one of life’s truly great experiences.
