The Alphabet Game: Dishes using Za'atar

[Lullabelle]

Ground nut

 

[Herbie]

Hazelnuts

 

[Morning Glory]

Irvingia (the letter 'I' is another tough nut to crack)

Irvingia is a genus of African and Southeast Asian trees in the family Irvingiaceae, sometimes known by the common names wild mango, African mango, bush mango, dika or ogbono. They bear edible mango-like fruits, and are especially valued for their fat- and protein-rich nuts.Wikipedia

 

[Lullabelle]

...oh OK lets go nutty.

A is for Almonds

There must be some history around here as we have streets named after nuts, Walnut Street, Brazil Street, Filbert Street.

 

[Yorky]

There must be some history around here as we have streets named after nuts, Walnut Street, Brazil Street, Filbert Street.

Screaming Lord Sutch Street?

 

[CraigC]

Jordan Almonds?

 

[Morning Glory]

Jordan Almonds?

Why not - could have had Jack nuts.

Kola nuts - and I learned something there:

The kola nut is the fruit of the kola tree, a genus (Cola) of trees that are native to the tropical rainforests of Africa. The caffeine-containing fruit of the tree is used as a flavoring ingredient in beverages, and is the origin of the term "cola".

 

[Morning Glory]

A dubious 'L'
Lecythis pisonis also known as the cream nut

 

[buckytom]

Macadamia nut.

 

[Morning Glory]

Nacional (cocoa bean)

 

[buckytom]

Oyster nut.

 

[Yorky]

Pistachio.

 

[Morning Glory]

quandong

 

[The Late Night Gourmet]

Red Bopple Nut.

Yes, I had to Google this.

 

[Morning Glory]

Red Bopple Nut.

Yes, I had to Google this.

Its all part of the learning curve...