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.
Pecans, like any nut, have a relatively high oil content and will spoil. For optimal storage, they can be held at 32 d egrees (F) for approximately one year. For longer storage periods, the nuts should be kept in a freezer.