Articles for tag: Peanuts

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How to Plant Peanuts

Peanuts are legumes that form underground. They are native plants to South America. When choosing to plant peanuts in your garden, there are four varieties to choose from. If you want plants that are low and bushy, plant the Virginia and Runner. For peanuts that are taller and more erect, plant the Spanish or Valencia. ...

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How to Recycle Packing Peanuts

After your package has arrived at its destination, there isn’t much use in keeping the packing peanuts around; they take up space and don’t serve any useful purpose unless you plan to ship another package. This handy guide explains how you can recycle your packing peanuts when you are finished with them. Re-Using vs. Recycling ...

Charlie Brown Gift Ideas

Officially Licensed Charlie Brown Scarf This is one of the simplest Charlie Brown Gift Ideas to get any guy or gal. The scarf is completely yellow and features knit black zig-zag detailing. Charlie Brown is also embroidered in this scarf. It can be found at many stores for $19.99 and less. You can even get ...

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Boiled Peanuts: a Southern Thing?

To some even the thought of eating a boiled peanut is repulsing. To others boiled peanuts are a delicacy. A lot of the attitude and opinion surrounding boiled peanuts relates to geography. Peanuts, of course, are primarily grown in the southern states. Consequently, access to green peanuts in the South is more of an expectation ...

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Grow Your Own Peanuts in Your Garden or in a Container

Surprise! Peanuts do not grow on trees like other nuts, peanuts grow in a garden. You really can grow your own peanut butter nuts right there at home where you can keep them safe from chemicals and preservatives. Where To Grow Peanuts: Peanuts love warm places. Peanuts want warm weather for about 5-months of growing ...

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Peanut Patch Green Boiled Peanuts

When a good friend of mine returned from a recent trip to Tennessee, he brought over a gift that he and his wife thought I would really appreciate. What they brought over were two cans of Peanut Patch Green Boiled Peanuts. Previously, I had heard of boiled peanuts, but never really had the opportunity to ...

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How to Roast Raw Peanuts

Roasted peanuts are incredibly crunchy, and they are very flavorful, especially when seasoned. Raw peanuts are also quite tasty, but not nearly as flavorful as the roasted variety. Many people prefer the slow-roasted flavor, and this can be achieved in a conventional oven, in a microwave, or in peanut oil. Consider the following ways to ...

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Do Peanuts Cause Acne Breakouts?

First of all let me put out this disclaimer: I am not a medical doctor, dermatologist, scientist or any type of researcher. I am simply a person who suffers with adult acne. And through a totally unscientific, unplanned experiment I came to the conclusion that peanuts can cause acne. All my life I have heard ...

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Southern Boiled Peanuts: a History

You know it’s autumn, when you start to see the signs. Dripping paint by roadside stands spell out: “Boiled P-Nuts.” The cooler weather, the nutty smell, the rolling steam… it must be boiled peanut season. Whether you’re from the South or not, this delicious treat is perfect for snacking on while watching the game or ...