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To make a walnut crust, you simply combine crushed walnuts with a binder and a little sweetener, then press the mixture into your pan.   It’s a wonderful gluten-free alternative to traditional graham cracker or pastry crusts, and it comes together in minutes.   If you’ve been wondering how to make a walnut crust that … Read more

To make a walnut cracker, you need a tool or method that applies focused pressure to a walnut shell until it splits open cleanly.   Whether you’re dealing with a pile of black walnuts from your backyard tree or a bag of English walnuts from the store, knowing how to make a walnut cracker can … Read more

To make a black walnut cracker, you’re basically building a tool that applies focused pressure to a tough shell until it gives way.   If you’ve ever tried cracking a black walnut with a standard nutcracker, you already know it’s a losing battle.   Black walnuts have some of the hardest shells of any nut, … Read more

To lightly roast walnuts, you simply toast them at a low temperature for a short time until they’re fragrant and golden.   It’s one of the easiest kitchen skills you can pick up, and once you know how to lightly roast walnuts, you’ll wonder why you ever bought the pre-packaged kind.   Lightly roasting walnuts … Read more

Knowing when to pick walnuts is all about watching the hulls, the shells, and the tree itself.   If you’ve ever stood under a walnut tree wondering when to pick walnuts, you’re in good company.   The tricky part is that walnuts give you several clues, and missing the window can mean losing your harvest … Read more

To lighten dark walnut stain, you have a few solid options depending on whether you’re working with wood furniture or a painted surface.   The tricky part is that dark walnut stain is designed to sink deep into the grain, so you can’t just wipe it away like a spill.   But don’t worry, because … Read more