We have been talking about nut crackers in this house since before Christmas.  I’m not sure why, but it’s a frequent topic of conversation.  Last week the stars aligned (ok, really my memory and location aligned) and we found a nutcracker at the grocery store.  The kids were thrilled.  Sadly, we seem to have missed nut season!  :/  I found some almond stragglers at the grocery store, and a bit of remaining almond/hazelnut mix at the produce market, but it’s definitely slim pickings.  I bought a handful of almonds and hazelnuts, but the kids don’t really like them.  If anyone out there comes across walnuts in shells, could you send some our way?  Or tell me where I can find them?  I’m out of ideas.