Pecans originated in the 1500s and were named by Native Americans according to U.S. Pecans. Pecans were first grown/planted in the 1700s for distribution and the U.S. is still the largest producer and distributer of pecans in the world. Pecans were first called: “pacanes” by the Algonquin tribe meaning “nuts requiring a stone to crack.”

Beckenholdt Park, within the Greenfield parks department, is located just north of the city and includes walking trails and nature. Summer is in full swing! That is quite evident as the roadways are full despite $5+ per gallon of gas. Americans have tired of staying at home. This summer we are ready to break out and go.

Odin and his owner Christine were all smiles Saturday at Bark in the Park. Shively Lake was lined with vendors for Bark in the Park. Winnie and her owner, Chelsea Garner, at Bark in the Park. Garner said that she rescued Winnie. Zoe Brown and her daughters bring their puppy to the Bark in the Park dog contest.

I love farmer’s markets! I found both fresh strawberries and rhubarb this weekend at our local farmer’s market and thought I’d bake a pie using these fresh from the patch ingredients. Rhubarb is a weird vegetable or fruit for sure. The U.S. Custom’s Court classified rhubarb a fruit in 1947 but botanically a vegetable has leaves, stalks and roots so classifying rhubarb is confusing.

The dynamic duo of Jo and Ky Scott who brought you Ky’s Kreations are now rolling out a new venture: Ky’s Kreations Lunch Box. Ky’s Kreations Lunch Box will serve quick and convenient lunch items such as hoagies, wraps, salads, dessert items and more to downtown New Castle. A self-serve coffee bar and an assortment of drinks will also be available.