after the shell had been cracked.
The pointed end could reach into the shell and help loosen the nut without requiring someone to use a knife or their fingers.
It was a tiny solution to a very specific problem.Nutrition
And people loved having the right little tool for the job.
What Nuts Were Served in These Bowls?
The exact nuts varied depending on the household and occasion.
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You might find:
Walnuts
Pecans
Almonds
Hazelnuts
Brazil nuts
Filberts
Mixed nuts
Peanuts
Bowls
Shelled nuts could also be served, of course, but nut picks were particularly useful when the nuts were still in their shells.
Imagine a holiday gathering with a bowl of walnuts and pecans sitting on the coffee table.
Someone cracks a shell.
Another person reaches for a tiny pick.
Someone else grabs a handful of nuts.
It’s such a simple
