If you’ve browsed the olive oil aisle, you’ve probably come across terms like “cold-pressed” and “first-pressed.” While they might sound similar, they actually point to two important parts of the olive oil-making process. They’re the secrets behind w…
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The 2024 walnut harvest has wrapped up, and what a season it’s been! With clear blue skies gracing us every day, and led by our dad, Corky, shown below hard at work. An 80-year-old farmer whose love for the land and his trees shines brighter with eac…
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Ah, the pomegranate. The jewel of the fruit world. The OG of antioxidants. The fruit that’s as tedious to eat as it is delicious. We all know the drill: you spend 15 minutes prying those ruby-red arils out, eat them in three, and then stare at the le…
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If you've been one of the lucky ones to have a box of fresh citrus delivered to your doorstep, we've got another treat for you.When not taken to the compost, we use our leftover citrus peels to make a non-toxic cleaning spray. It's so simple; you may…
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We love experimenting with our raw organic walnuts. It happens more than we probably realize because we pretty much throw them into anything we make. Sometimes, we come across a combination which is so out of this world, it has to be shared! We…
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As we move toward the midpoint of 2021 and reflect on the past year and a half as individuals and as a small business, one of the themes which repeatedly presents itself is being of service.We started CORKY’S NUTS in an effort to be of service. We so…
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Truth be told, the day I made this soup I had other plans entirely. I was making breakfast. A soup was the last thing on my mind until I overcooked the zucchini for a planned egg scramble. Whoopsie!Also, I know the recipe says squash and I used zucch…
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As we've been flush with beautiful Golden Nugget Mandarins from a bumper crop of a season this year, we've been putting them to a multitude of uses. One being a go-to garnish and lovely, light walnut oil and citrus dressing. It's a cinch to make with…
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