On one end of the hierarchy of nuts, there's the common yet versatile peanut. And on the other, there's the outrageously priced pine nut, which makes the teardrop shaped nuts like the caviar of nuts.

This article may contain affiliate links that Yahoo and/or the publisher may receive a commission from if you buy a product or service through those links. Pine nuts are not actually nuts at all, but ...

The beauty of food facts trivia is that there’s so much to learn. For example, have you ever wondered who invented pizza? Or if eggplant is a fruit or coconut a nut? We’ve got the answers to all of ...

While there is still time to enjoy the last days of summer, soon days will become shorter and a new season will be upon us. Fall’s cooler temperatures make the perfect time to explore Western Colorado ...

If you’ve ever gazed up at the pine tree in your yard and wondered if you could harvest some fresh pine nuts from those cones, the answer is yes -- and good luck. Pine nuts, also known by their ...

Pine nuts from the araucaria trees of the Brazilian state of Santa Catarina are driving a chain of sustainable production involving more than a dozen municipalities from the mountain region of the ...

In Chile, pine nuts are used in various traditional dishes that highlight their versatility. One popular recipe is " pino ," a filling made with ground spices, topped with roasted pine nuts for added ...

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – Piñon pine nuts are a holiday staple in New Mexico, but recent challenges have impacted their supply. The piñon pines, New Mexico’s state tree, have faced difficult years, ...

I came late to the pine nut party. Neither set of grandparents cooked with them, so they weren’t something my parents used, even though the Mexican pinyon is one of the pine tree varieties with its ...