As a child, I had an album of American folk songs that included a Civil War-era classic called “Goober Peas.” I didn’t know what the title meant, but I knew it was about eating something delicious. It ...

If you live in the South and are a fan of boiled peanuts, you already know peanuts are being harvested right now. Bins of green peanuts are showing up in grocery stores and roadside peanut stands are ...

Learn why boiled peanuts may be a healthier snack option than roasted peanuts. Plus, a quick and easy recipe to reap their ...

Salty, tender boiled peanuts are a classic snack throughout the South. Combine 2 gallons water and 1/2 cup of the salt in a large stockpot; stir until salt dissolves. Add peanuts. Place a small pot ...

This Saturday is the 10th Annual Palmetto Peanut Boil competition on Devine Street. Teams from around the Midlands will be offering up their very best recipes for what has been nicknamed “Southern ...

TALLAHASSEE — Most people in the North eat crunchy, roasted peanuts as a snack at a sports event or bar. But boiled peanuts — popular south of the Mason-Dixon line, are entirely different. In some ...

Sometimes, even the simplest, humblest of meals are filled with such good nutrition, that it surprises you. One such meal is that of raw bananas and boiled ground nuts. To many of you, the very idea ...

If you’re not from the South, you may be wondering just what it is you do with a bunch of raw peanuts. That’s easy. You boil them as if they were some stubborn new strain of pasta. When they’re ...

1. Thoroughly rinse peanuts in cold water using a large strainer. To prevent grime buildup inside your slow cooker, you may wish to repeat this step several times. 2. In a large saucepan, add salt and ...