Elizabeth Naime ) writes:
> What sort of walnuts do you have? I collect black walnuts, which dry

you might want to look at http://ecsong.ca (Eastern Chapter, Society of
Ontario Nut Growers) for interesting info on black walnuts and butternuts.
there are photos of specialized nut crackers, but a metal mechanic's vice
is recommended. I have one on the bench in my workshop and find it much
better than the hammer and axe head method. It took me an hour's cracking
with the axe-and-hammer to get enough butternut meat for one pie. Not to
mention the bruised fingers.

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