Copied By: LEHEY_GREG @ESSG (Greg Lehey)
   SENT: 90-05-29  16:57
   FROM: WANG_LAURA @MAILMN
     TO: DL.COSIG @ESSG
     CC. FAHS_BARBARA.GROW @FORTY
SUBJECT: COSIG: More Macadamia Info

For all who asked (and I sure love getting those replies from vacation
agents, so send 'em in...):

The name of the macadamia nutcracker is: The Cropper Cracker.  Manufactured
in Auckland, N.Z.  You can get it through a distributor in Southern California:
Gold Crown Macadamia Association, P.O. Box 235, Fallbrook, CA 92028/phone
(619)728-4900. About $30 (US).

The California Macadamia Society (P.O. Box 1290, Fallbrook, CA 92028) publishes
a newsletter ($US 17.50 a year) that tells all about growing, roasting,
hulling, and cracking macs.

Basic tips: hull them as soon as they fall off the tree.  In a shallow pan,
put in a single layer and let dry in a warm place away from the sun for 2
weeks.  Roast at 250 degrees F for 40 to 50 minutes and crack after they've
cooled.

Have fun, LGW