I wouldn’t blame a Pacific Northwest newcomer for not appreciating hazelnuts. They’re an acquired taste. Not as extreme a project as sushi or single-malt Scotch, of course. But speaking as a relative ...

In this image provided by Lee Reich shows hazelnut plants in New Paltz, NY. In late summer, gardeners, squirrels, chipmunks eagerly wait for hazelnuts to ripen in their husks and then drop to the ...

When considering availability, there’s a tendency to put Oregon filberts, or hazelnuts, into the ”year-round” category. Which is generally correct, thanks to controlled-atmosphere storage, excellent ...

The question: Why does the Oregon state nut have two names? We have the answer. But first, a little history. The background: Filbert trees and the name filbert are said to have been introduced into ...

TACOMA – The teeth-rattling roar of a harvester is shattering the peace at Filbert Acres in Puyallup. The commotion erupts from a “hazelnut picker” that farmer Jonathan Nichols pulls through the rows ...

Things are getting nutty around my garden. Literally. The squirrels have been doing a lot of nut planting, mostly black walnuts, and I’ve joined in the game by removing excess seedlings, letting just ...

Both chestnuts and hazelnuts are nutritious, but one wins on fiber, protein, and healthy fats — while the other stands out ...

Both chestnuts and hazelnuts pack nutrients your body needs—but hazelnuts lead in protein and fiber, while chestnuts shine ...

Once part of the neglected underclass of the mixed-nut can, hazelnuts often sadly sat at the bottom after the cashews and peanuts were nabbed. They outranked only Brazil nuts . . . maybe. Now, it ...

This is part of a weekly series answering "Why is that?" questions about Salem and the Mid-Valley. The question: Why does the Oregon state nut have two names? We have the answer. But first, a little ...

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