(09-16-2020, 03:03 PM)The Real Marty Wrote:

(09-12-2020, 07:25 PM)homebiscuit Wrote: Is there a hotline I can call for pistachio addiction?

What is a good brand of pistachios?  I bought a bag of Costco (Kirkland) pistachios, and they weren't very good.  Is the kind in the shell better than the kind that has been shelled?  The ones I bought were shelled already.

We and Iran are the big pistachio producers. Assuming you support US pistachios I wouldn't worry about the brand too much. They mostly come from the same half dozen hullers/processors. All though different price points will have different quality.

I can't say Pom Wonderful is bad, but they're a giant corporate farm that guys like me aren't very fond of. They run a pretty good operation though. 

If you REALLY want good pistachios, and want to support US pistachios, and want to support a great family-operated farm I'd point you to https://schaadfamilyalmonds.com/index.ph...ommon/home but you'll most likely give up the convenience of grabbing them at a national store. 

They've been my neighbor for about the last dozen years. Very nice family, and very good farmers.

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