Welcome to our series sharing Food Holidays: September 3rd, 2022: National Macadamia Nut Day. I wish when we went to the grocery store earlier we had picked up Macadamia Nuts and the ingredients to make Macadamia Cookies. If we do make them would you like some Cookies with us?
National Macadamia Nuts Day
National Macadamia Nut Day takes place on September 4th. Were celebrating Australia’s underrated gem Macadamia Nuts. The Country is mostly known for its wildlife and beautiful landscapes, but it is also home to the Macadamia Nut.
HISTORY OF NATIONAL MACADAMIA NUT DAY
Macadamia Trees are native to Australia and are classified as a tree type that consists of four species, each able to produce edible Nuts. For this reason, the tree is now grown in different regions of the world. Macadamia Nut is also known as the Queensland Nut, the Maroochi Nut, and the Bauple Nut. Rare as they are, Macadamia Nuts are highly sought after in the culinary world. When it comes to desirability, the most popular recipe using Macadamia Nut is White Chocolate Macadamia Mut Cookie which is without a doubt one of the best tasting Cookies created, after the Chocolate Chip Cookie.
Macadamia nut trees were first discovered by native Aborigines in the rainforests of Australia, some 1,000 years ago. By textbook date, the Macadamia Nut was introduced in Europe by Allan Cunningham in 1828, although at the time it had no name. It would take another 29 years for the Australian Nut to be named after Scottish-Australian chemist John Macadam.
In 1882, Macadamia trees were planted in Hawaii to shield Sugar Cane from the wind, but the trees weren’t fully cultivated until 1888. The Nuts from the trees were an instant hit among the locals, leading to the establishment of the Nut industry.
NATIONAL MACADAMIA NUT DAY ACTIVITIES
- Celebrations don’t get simpler than this. Purchase a container of Roasted Macadamia Nuts and snack away. Or today is a good day to splurge and indulge in White Chocolate Macadamia Nuts.
- If you are looking for something more, Macadamia Nuts can be used in several ways. Including roasted, used in making Butter, Nut Milk, Cream, Oil, Nut Flour, and covered in Chocolate. Take your pick and try as many as you can.
- Farmers in Australia work extremely hard to cultivate Macadamia. Learn about the process from harvesting to manufacturing.
5 NUTTY FACTS ABOUT MACADAMIA NUTS
- A single Macadamia tree produces Nuts for over 100 years.
- Did you know Macadamia Nuts are toxic to Dogs.
- The macadamia Nut is rich in carbohydrates and proteins, and has a high iron, potassium, and calcium content.
- Macadamia Nut Oil is also found in cosmetics and other skincare products because of its oxidative stability.
- The monounsaturated fats found in Macadamia Nuts boost the metabolism and reduce the risk of heart disease.
WHY WE LOVE NATIONAL MACADAMIA NUT DAY
- There is no diet that is not compatible with Nuts. Whether it is a Vegan diet, low-carb diet, or Keto, we will always benefit from a handful of Nuts.
- Australian Macadamia growers are proud of their native crop and work hard to produce it. We love and applaud their efforts.
- Other than being tasty snacks on their own, Macadamia Nuts have become the Cherry on top in many savory and sweet dishes.
Thank you,
Glenda, Charlie and David Cates
