DIY Holidays: Roasting local pecans

Roasting pecans is like roasting pumpkin seeds: You never know how easy it is until you sit down and do it. And after you taste them, you’ll want to open up a toasted nut cart to spread the joy.

Your first job is to procure local pecans. If you stop by the Bad Seed downtown farmer’s market tonight between 4 and 8 p.m., you can can get foraged pecans from Grandview, or you can buy organic pecans online from Missouri Pecan Growers. A half-pound is a stocking stuffer; a full pound is a good starting point for gifts.