Today was the first day for Chasa Derrick at the Pecan Shed. She is a new part time employee and we are very happy to have her. Chasa is no stranger to the Pecan Shed. She is a good friend of Tiffany's and has stopped in for a quick visit on many occasions.
I hope you will come by the store and say "hi" to Chasa if you get the chance to meet her. I am sure we are overwhelming her with lots of information (that tends to happen during the first day of a new job) but some of Chasa's best qualities appear to be that she is very easy going and very friendly. I am sure she will do just fine and will soon become a valuable Pecan Shed staff member.
Monday, February 28, 2011
Saturday, February 26, 2011
Upcoming Events...
The Pecan Shed will be participating in 3 upcoming shows during the next two months.
The first one is presented by the American Red Cross of North Texas. It is the 3rd Annual Feast at the Falls. This event is taking place on Tuesday, March 8, 2011 at the Howard Johnson Plaza Hotel (401 Broad Street). It will be held from 5:30pm until 8:30pm. The Feast at the Falls is considered to be the "Ultimate Buffet" and will have many restaurants and other food vendors on site showcasing all their yummy food items. The Pecan Shed will be taking our Homemade Fudge to this event. Come out and support a worthy cause. We do have tickets available at the Pecan Shed. Each ticket is $20.00. For more information contact the American Red Cross of North Texas at 940-322-8686.
The next event the Pecan Shed will be participating in is taking place on Thursday, March 31st. This event is hosted by the Wichita Falls Chamber of Commerce and is the Women's Expo/March Business After Hours. It will take place at The Forum (2120 Speedway Ave) from 5pm until 7pm. This event is held to showcase Wichita Falls area businesses either owned or managed by women. Again, we will be taking our delicious Homemade Fudge to this event. Please contact the Chamber at 940-723-2741 for more details.
The final event is near and dear to my heart. On Saturday, April 16th the Pecan Shed will have a booth at the 7th Annual Red River Wine Festival. This event is hosted by the Senior Junior Forum (of which I am proudly a member) and it is used as the organization's main fundraiser in which the proceeds go to benefit the many local charities and organizations the Senior Junior Forum supports. The kickoff for the event actually takes place on Friday, April 15th with the Wine and Food Affair (visit www.redriverwinefestival.com for more information). However, the real party starts at 6pm on Saturday at the J.S. Bridwell Ag Center (111 North Burnett...behind the MPEC) with the actual Wine Festival. There will be over 20 Texas wine booths, lots of merchandise vendor booths, a silent auction, the Jay Hollis Band will be playing, and there will be several food booths...of which the Pecan Shed will have both our Homemade Fudge and our famous Fudge Dipped Strawberries available that night. Tickets for the Saturday Wine Festival are $25.00 and will be available soon. If you have not been yet, you need to come see how great this event truly is. Lots of fun, food, and wine will be available so make plans to attend!
The first one is presented by the American Red Cross of North Texas. It is the 3rd Annual Feast at the Falls. This event is taking place on Tuesday, March 8, 2011 at the Howard Johnson Plaza Hotel (401 Broad Street). It will be held from 5:30pm until 8:30pm. The Feast at the Falls is considered to be the "Ultimate Buffet" and will have many restaurants and other food vendors on site showcasing all their yummy food items. The Pecan Shed will be taking our Homemade Fudge to this event. Come out and support a worthy cause. We do have tickets available at the Pecan Shed. Each ticket is $20.00. For more information contact the American Red Cross of North Texas at 940-322-8686.
The next event the Pecan Shed will be participating in is taking place on Thursday, March 31st. This event is hosted by the Wichita Falls Chamber of Commerce and is the Women's Expo/March Business After Hours. It will take place at The Forum (2120 Speedway Ave) from 5pm until 7pm. This event is held to showcase Wichita Falls area businesses either owned or managed by women. Again, we will be taking our delicious Homemade Fudge to this event. Please contact the Chamber at 940-723-2741 for more details.
The final event is near and dear to my heart. On Saturday, April 16th the Pecan Shed will have a booth at the 7th Annual Red River Wine Festival. This event is hosted by the Senior Junior Forum (of which I am proudly a member) and it is used as the organization's main fundraiser in which the proceeds go to benefit the many local charities and organizations the Senior Junior Forum supports. The kickoff for the event actually takes place on Friday, April 15th with the Wine and Food Affair (visit www.redriverwinefestival.com for more information). However, the real party starts at 6pm on Saturday at the J.S. Bridwell Ag Center (111 North Burnett...behind the MPEC) with the actual Wine Festival. There will be over 20 Texas wine booths, lots of merchandise vendor booths, a silent auction, the Jay Hollis Band will be playing, and there will be several food booths...of which the Pecan Shed will have both our Homemade Fudge and our famous Fudge Dipped Strawberries available that night. Tickets for the Saturday Wine Festival are $25.00 and will be available soon. If you have not been yet, you need to come see how great this event truly is. Lots of fun, food, and wine will be available so make plans to attend!
Thursday, February 24, 2011
Days Like Today...
...make me wish I worked outdoors. The sun is shining...there is a nice breeze...it is not too hot or too cold.
Days like today, I want to ditch my office and head out to the orchards in Charlie where I can breath the fresh air and enjoy the sun on my face.
Days like today, I am so jealous of Jake and Dad and all the others who get to make a living working outside in our 8,000+ tree orchards.
However, on the days when it is 20 degrees and the wind is gusting 20 mph, I don't envy those men. I also don't envy them when the temperature is well above 100 degrees and there is not a breath of air to be found.
I guess every job has its good and bad days.
Days like today, I want to ditch my office and head out to the orchards in Charlie where I can breath the fresh air and enjoy the sun on my face.
Days like today, I am so jealous of Jake and Dad and all the others who get to make a living working outside in our 8,000+ tree orchards.
However, on the days when it is 20 degrees and the wind is gusting 20 mph, I don't envy those men. I also don't envy them when the temperature is well above 100 degrees and there is not a breath of air to be found.
I guess every job has its good and bad days.
Monday, February 21, 2011
Strawberry Nut Fudge is Going....Going...
...and will soon be gone! This Fudge Flavor of the Month for February will soon be no longer available as a fudge flavor. So, if it is one of your favorites you need to hurry in before it is to late!
We still have all our other great flavors of fudge including Chocolate Pecan, Turtle, Tiger, Butter Pecan, Maple Nut, and Sucrose Free Chocolate Pecan...just to name a few.
We still have all our other great flavors of fudge including Chocolate Pecan, Turtle, Tiger, Butter Pecan, Maple Nut, and Sucrose Free Chocolate Pecan...just to name a few.
Saturday, February 19, 2011
Super Sweet Saturdays...
Every Saturday from now until May 7th we will have Fudge Dipped Strawberries available. Normally we will have just the milk chocolate fudge ones made up so if you would like to have the white fudge, sucrose free fudge, or dark chocolate fudge you will need to call and place an order.
Fudge Dipped Strawberries are the perfect Saturday treat for friends, family, and especially for yourself! They also make great sweets at showers and parties.
If you need more than a dozen you should probably place an order in advance. However we only need about 30 minutes to do up a bunch of Fudge Dipped Strawberries.
Call us at 940-322-0756 to order yours today!
Fudge Dipped Strawberries are the perfect Saturday treat for friends, family, and especially for yourself! They also make great sweets at showers and parties.
If you need more than a dozen you should probably place an order in advance. However we only need about 30 minutes to do up a bunch of Fudge Dipped Strawberries.
Call us at 940-322-0756 to order yours today!
Friday, February 18, 2011
Shelled Wichita Pecan Halves Now Available
We now have shelled Wichita Pecan Halves available. The Wichita pecan is usually the last pecan we shell out and often it is after the first of the year before we are able to shell them.
One of the characteristics of the Wichita pecan is that it fills out very tightly in the shell. While this is a good thing for yielding a high percentage of meat, it also makes the Wichita pecan a very difficult variety to shell out and inspect.
We sell the shelled Wichita halves in a 1-pound bag for $8.50 or a 4-pound bag for $31.95. We can also wholesale Wichita halves in 30-pound cases for $210.00 each ($7.00 per pound).
We do not have a lot of shelled Wichita pecans available and we are sold out of Wichita pecans in the shell or cracked. If this is one of your favorite pecan varieties, you might want to hurry in soon to get some while they last.
One of the characteristics of the Wichita pecan is that it fills out very tightly in the shell. While this is a good thing for yielding a high percentage of meat, it also makes the Wichita pecan a very difficult variety to shell out and inspect.
We sell the shelled Wichita halves in a 1-pound bag for $8.50 or a 4-pound bag for $31.95. We can also wholesale Wichita halves in 30-pound cases for $210.00 each ($7.00 per pound).
We do not have a lot of shelled Wichita pecans available and we are sold out of Wichita pecans in the shell or cracked. If this is one of your favorite pecan varieties, you might want to hurry in soon to get some while they last.
Tuesday, February 15, 2011
Fudge Dipped Strawberries Are Still Available
WOW!!! Lots of people got Fudge Dipped Strawberries for Valentine's Day. The Pecan Shed was pretty busy on Saturday and especially busy on Monday. I hope everyone enjoyed the heart shaped holiday.
Fudge Dipped Strawberries are still available from now until May 7th. Every Saturday we will have some made up and ready. However, if you need more than a dozen, it is better to call and place an order in advance.
We will also be taking orders for Fudge Dipped Strawberries to be picked up during the week. Please call a day ahead if you would like to pick up Fudge Dipped Strawberries anytime Monday through Friday.
Fudge Dipped Strawberries are great to take to office meetings, parties, baby or wedding showers, or to give as a gift for someone special or for yourself.
The Pecan Shed is open Monday through Saturday 9am until 5pm.
Fudge Dipped Strawberries are still available from now until May 7th. Every Saturday we will have some made up and ready. However, if you need more than a dozen, it is better to call and place an order in advance.
We will also be taking orders for Fudge Dipped Strawberries to be picked up during the week. Please call a day ahead if you would like to pick up Fudge Dipped Strawberries anytime Monday through Friday.
Fudge Dipped Strawberries are great to take to office meetings, parties, baby or wedding showers, or to give as a gift for someone special or for yourself.
The Pecan Shed is open Monday through Saturday 9am until 5pm.
Saturday, February 12, 2011
We are now paying $0.90 per pound
As of today we are now paying $0.90 per pound for pecans. This price is subject to change at any point in time. Buying pecans is based on a "market price" and that price can fluctuate overnight or even during the same day.
We only buy new crop pecans that are well filled out, are not cracked, and they must be dry and not have any hulls or trash in them. We do have the right to turn down any pecans we deem unfit to buy. This decision is made by the employees who are assigned to the buying area and their decision to refuse pecans is supported by Pecan Shed management.
All the pecans we buy at the Pecan Shed are shipped to shelling companies or overseas. We do not retail any of the pecans we buy from the public. All of our retail pecans come from the Montz Orchards.
Any and all concerns you may have about selling your pecans must be voiced before you leave the "buying" area. The men who buy the pecans will be happy to assist you.
We only buy new crop pecans that are well filled out, are not cracked, and they must be dry and not have any hulls or trash in them. We do have the right to turn down any pecans we deem unfit to buy. This decision is made by the employees who are assigned to the buying area and their decision to refuse pecans is supported by Pecan Shed management.
All the pecans we buy at the Pecan Shed are shipped to shelling companies or overseas. We do not retail any of the pecans we buy from the public. All of our retail pecans come from the Montz Orchards.
Any and all concerns you may have about selling your pecans must be voiced before you leave the "buying" area. The men who buy the pecans will be happy to assist you.
Thursday, February 10, 2011
Order Your Fudge Dipped Strawberries Soon!
Valentine's Day is fast approaching. Make sure to order your Fudge Dipped Strawberries soon.
A dozen is only $16.95 and it is the perfect gift for anyone this Valentine's Day...it is even a great gift to give yourself!
We are open Monday through Saturday 9am until 5pm.
Call 940-322-0756 or come by our store at 1401 Midwestern Parkway to place your order.
We also have large fudge filled hearts available for $19.95 and small ones for $8.95. These are only available for a limited time so hurry in soon!
A dozen is only $16.95 and it is the perfect gift for anyone this Valentine's Day...it is even a great gift to give yourself!
We are open Monday through Saturday 9am until 5pm.
Call 940-322-0756 or come by our store at 1401 Midwestern Parkway to place your order.
We also have large fudge filled hearts available for $19.95 and small ones for $8.95. These are only available for a limited time so hurry in soon!
Wednesday, February 9, 2011
We Are Open!
The Pecan Shed was open today from 10am until 5pm. We were a skeleton crew but we were here. Thanks to both Brad and Kayla for coming to help me with the store.
We will be open tomorrow as well. We might open late depending on the road situation. Call before you head our way.
Remember to call in your order for Fudge Dipped Strawberries. Valentine's Day is Monday!
We will be open tomorrow as well. We might open late depending on the road situation. Call before you head our way.
Remember to call in your order for Fudge Dipped Strawberries. Valentine's Day is Monday!
Tuesday, February 8, 2011
Saturday, February 5, 2011
Fudge Dipped Strawberries Are Back!
We now have Fudge Dipped Strawberries available again at the Pecan Shed. They are perfect as a Valentine's Day gift or to serve at showers, weddings, parties or any type of meeting or get together. Of course they are so delicious they are even the perfect treat for yourself...no reason required!
We sell them individually for $1.50 each or by the dozen for $16.95. We appreciate all orders made in advance, but if you need them right away, we can have them ready for you in 30 minutes or less.
Fudge Dipped Strawberries are only available for a limited time. Hurry in and enjoy these little bites of heaven while they last!
We are open Monday through Saturday 9am until 5pm. Call to place an order today. 940-322-0756
Thursday, February 3, 2011
Back in Business!
The Pecan Shed was closed Tuesday and Wednesday due to the winter weather that hit North Texas. Today we were able to open at noon. Yea!
We are doing lots of "house keeping" things but we are open for business. Call to place your order for Fudge Dipped Strawberries. These are perfect for Valentine's Day!
We are doing lots of "house keeping" things but we are open for business. Call to place your order for Fudge Dipped Strawberries. These are perfect for Valentine's Day!
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