In a similar study, Ryback (1970) examined the impact of alcohol on memory in seven hospitalized alcoholics given access to alcohol over the course of several days. All subjects were White males between the ages of 31 and 44.
Whether you plan to eat them plain or roasted, or use them in your favorite pecan pie recipe, pecans must be shelled and cleaned before use. Start with Step 1 below for detailed instructions on how to extract the nut meats from their tough, woody shells.
The pecans that grow in Missouri may seem small, but they offer some of the tastiest eating around. Thanks to the state's short growing season, the meats from the nut tend to be sweeter with more oil content than the larger versions grown in other states further south. This makes the pecans highly desirable both commercially and in-home gardens across the state.