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6 incredible facts about the pistachio: A super nut with a rich history
Here s why this snack-worthy ancient food should be a regular part of every person’s diet.
Annie Zaleski
for Setton Farms
Spring brings many things: warmer weather, the return of baseball, and – in some parts of the country including California – bloom season for pistachio trees. Bloom season begins early to mid-April and takes place over a period of time ranging from two to six weeks annually, said Setton Farms’ Jeff Gibbons, Grower Services Manager.
This is a crucial time of year for pistachio growers and for companies like Setton Farms, a family owned and operated pistachio business, and the second largest processor in the U.S., that has prided itself on creating America’s Best Tasting Pistachios since the 1980s. Bloom season Is subject to many factors, namely wind, rain, cold and heat, added Mike Smith, Grower Services Representative. At the end of this period, we are able to assess yields
Texas Governor Greg Abbott announced that Texas would be rescinding all state mandates for masks on March 10, and that any business that wished to could reopen. It was a backhanded way of saying his constituents: “I’m sure you’ll figure it out.” Texas is its own region in the United States, mostly escaping the designations of “South,” “Southwest,” or “Midwest,” even though Texas gathers those geographic designations quite neatly. Texas gets to make its own rules or flout them, apparently. But it’s a big state with a big population. The decisions and cultural trends that are made here matter, because they trickle into the greater national consciousness. Texas often call the shots that the rest of the country hears, like it or not.
Through March 27 131 Payne St.
Over the last several years, the Nigerian-born Onifadé has gradually carved out a niche as one of Dallas’ most revered and original artists. His solo show
Surreal Figures, which is on display through March 27, marks the first time the gallery SITE131 has devoted its entire space to a single artist. Onifadé s orb-like figures are representations of Black emotion and experience, with each painting telling a powerful story about his time in war-torn Africa. For this show, the preternaturally cheerful artist is showing a series of paintings (many of which are new creations) that balance Black joy with pain, sorrow and triumph. He’s cataloging his community’s history, one painting at a time.