Beer. Who does not love it? Nuts. Who does not love them? Beer and nuts. Who does not love this combination? What about beer that has a nutty flavor? We are crazy about nuts and we go to extreme lengths to find out everything that is nuts related on this planet.

1.Noa Pecan Mud Cake – Double Beer  – ABV: 11%

Dark brown, almost black this beer has an aroma of chocolate cake with pecans. The taste is fruity and sour with an aftertaste of wood – smoked ash roast malts. This beer is perfect – sweet enough, with subtle bitter nuances. There is strong alcohol and nice nuttiness, which with the light chocolate contributes to a delicious sharp aroma. The beer is an interesting blend – the taste is balanced, it’s a wholly different beer and it’s beautiful.

Cashew is one of those super versatile ingredients that have a creamy texture and sweet taste and can be used in preparing spicy curries or yummy desserts. Cashews are very handy when you are in a need of a quick snack to boost your energy levels on the go. They are rich in dietary minerals, zinc, selenium, antioxidants, and vitamins that are much needed for the proper functioning of your body.

The meaning of “Cashew” can be traced all the way back to the Tupian word acajú which is translated as “nut that produces itself”. Portuguese later borrowed it, transforming it into caju.  It is considered that this delicious nut originated in Brazil and later was made known in India and Africa by Portuguese traders. Now some of the major cashew producers include Vietnam, Nigeria, India, Cote d’Ivoire and Benin.

The cashew tree is an evergreen tree and the fruit that it provides is known as an accessory fruit or a false fruit. The pear-like structure called hypocarpium is yellow, edible one and has a very sweet taste. It is also called cashew apple or marañón in Central America. The true fruit that the tree grows is actually attached to the bottom of the cashew apple and represents a kidney-shaped drupe. Inside the drupe, there is a seed or a nut. The shell around it contains anacardic acid that is a chemical responsible for allergic reactions

The pistachio has been known in the Mediterranean for thousands of years and has been recently discovered by the western world. Since times immemorial, these tasty nuts have been cherished as a symbol of robust health and wellness. We have to consume this incredibly delicious nut well aware of the fact that it’s a nut with healing properties.

1. Pistachio is beneficial for the heart’s health – since it reduces LDL cholesterol and is abound with antioxidants.

A new study by researchers from the State University of Pennsylvania examined pistachio’s nutritional benefits. It turned out pistachio can help almost reach the ideal levels of LDL in the organism, while a low-fat diet cannot do the same. During the experiment, pistachios did not affect the levels of the HDL cholesterol. It so turns out that they are also a surprisingly affluent source of a class of antioxidants named flavonoids. That classifies them as some of the world’s healthiest snacks. Flavonoids play a variety of necessary functions in the health of plants, animals, and humans.

Around the world, nuts are renowned as healthy ingredients of super delicious meals. Here are some beloved dishes for which nuts are primordial:

1. Shrimp Biryani with Cashews

Traditionally every element of this tasty Indian meal is prepared separately, then ordered in a dish and baked in the oven. The cashews add to it their characteristic smooth buttery flavor and a tasty crunch. It is prepared with the basmati-rice – an Indian variation of aromatic rice. The Indian word “basmati” means exactly “fragrant.” Garam masala is a mixture of spices, which is the foundation of many Indian recipes. It mainly contains cumin, ginger, peppercorns, cardamom, cinnamon, cloves, bay leaves and coriander seeds. The cashews are sauteed until they are golden and seasoned generously with salt.