Some days there are definite perks to having a website. Especially days when a reader sends you a gift of walnuts harvested from his family's ranch a month ago. I don't know about the rest of you, I've never had walnuts this fresh before. The shells were surprisingly brittle and easy to crack. The nut meats were firm and a delicate shade of well, walnut. The flavor was less bitter than the ones I've had before, surprisingly delicate and sweet. Thank you Bryan! These nuts are an inspiration and we will definitely put them to good use.