- Joined
- May 12, 2010
- Location
- Now Florida but always a Kentuckian
Cashews are native to Costa Rica and Central America. They are usually harvested during March and April.
The cashew is from a tree of the family Anacaidiaceal. Its English name is from the Portuguese, "Caju".
Cashews are a very popular snack. They are very good covered in chocolate.
Simple recipe:
Microwave Chocolate Covered Cashew Clusters
1 lb. semi sweet chocolate, chopped
1 cup cashews
Place chocolate in 2 quart glass measure. Cook on high 2 1/2 minutes/ Add cashews. Stir until blended.
Drop mixture by teaspoonfuls onto waxed paper. Let stand until firm. Makes 1 1/2 lbs.
The cashew is from a tree of the family Anacaidiaceal. Its English name is from the Portuguese, "Caju".
Cashews are a very popular snack. They are very good covered in chocolate.
Simple recipe:
Microwave Chocolate Covered Cashew Clusters
1 lb. semi sweet chocolate, chopped
1 cup cashews
Place chocolate in 2 quart glass measure. Cook on high 2 1/2 minutes/ Add cashews. Stir until blended.
Drop mixture by teaspoonfuls onto waxed paper. Let stand until firm. Makes 1 1/2 lbs.