Around here, May peas are in. So are beets, blackberries and summer squash. But another quintessentially Southern season has begun: boiled peanut season. It starts in midspring when the first green ...

As a child, I had an album of American folk songs that included a Civil War-era classic called “Goober Peas.” I didn’t know what the title meant, but I knew it was about eating something delicious. It ...

Peanuts (which are not actually nuts despite the name) are a versatile, protein-packed foundation for several delectable creations, including creamy spreads, candies, and savory dips. They also make ...

If there's anything that makes me feel homesick, it's the scent of boiled peanuts. Although I grew up primarily outside the South, my family moved to Central Florida when I was in high school, and it ...

When I think of eating in Georgia some mouthwatering flavors come to mind. Just like pizza in New Haven, lobsters in Maine, and clam chowdah in Boston, Georgia has its food pride. Peaches, of course, ...

Boiled peanuts, a regional treat from the southern United States, may be as healthy as they are delicious. Scientists report that boiling these legumes imbues them with more antioxidants than roasted ...

Different peanut preparations change the nut's flavor, texture, and nutrient retention, so the right way to eat them depends on your needs. Green and boiled peanuts offer freshness, roasted peanuts ...