We have a pecan tree in our backyard! Okay, technically the trunk is in the neighbor's yard, but the branches overhang into our yard. So according to zoning laws that makes them belong to us.

We have had these seed pods that the girls have been collecting during their playtime all summer and fall. They informed me that they were alligator eggs for a while, but when they found a stray kitten in the back yard suddenly the seeds became kitten eggs. (Yes, they do know where kittens come from.)

So I have had annoying brown seed pods hanging around the house because as much I clean them up and take them outside, inevitably one of the little ones will bring a new batch back in. Well, tonight I was looking at them and thought they looked an awful lot like pecan shells, so I decided to crack one open. The girls and I were delighted to find a delectable treat. Actually, they weren't that good. The one that I tried was bitter, but I am sure they will taste delicious mixed in other foods. Don't worry Michelle, I am not going to try to slay you with my cooking.

Does anyone know how to store them so they will not spoil? Some of the ones that the girls have saved look a little funky.