National Walnut Day – May 17, 2021
National Walnut Day – May 17, 2021 They may not be as popular as almonds or peanuts, but let’s show walnuts some respect: they’re great for your heart, your brain, and your bones; you can incorporate them into any meal; and they’ve literally been around for almost 10,000 years. The Walnut Marketing Board established National Walnut Day in the 1950s, and we’ve celebrated on May 17 ever since. Read on for all the best ways to use walnuts, because they’re so much more than just another ingredient to toss in chicken salad. NATIONAL WALNUT DAY TIMELINE 2000 B.C. The OG Walnuts The first historical account of walnut cultivation dates back to Babylon. 1800s English Walnut European walnuts are shipped from England to North America where it becomes a popular tree. 1949 Nuts About Nuts The Walnut Marketing Board creates National Walnut Day to celebrate and promote walnuts. March 3, 1958 Best Resolution Ever A Senate Resolution proposed by William F. Knowland leads to an official decl...