Who's afraid of a nut?

Why is this man so excited, you ask? I'll tell you why! He is eating boiled peanuts...the nectar of the Southern Gods! What?! You've never had one?! Shame on you! Do yourself a favor and feed on the soft, salty goodness that is the boiled peanut! You'll never be the same! (And neither will your sodium level.)

What's that you say?! You are a NORTHERNER who doesn't eat "that kind of thing?!" Blasphemy! Leave this place at once! If you can't enjoy the simple act of stopping off the side of the road and paying a greasy redneck 3 bucks for a bag of these little gems, you are NOT a true culinary connoisseur!

Whether they are unseasoned or Cajun, boiled peanuts are just the ticket to liven up that stuffy office. Why just today, the man in the photo was virtually mobbed by foaming designers and IT personnel aching to get a few of his salty nuts! Don't just take my word for it: make them yourself and you WILL become a believer!

Ingredients:
1 1/2 quart green uncooked peanuts
1/2 cup salt
2 1/2 quarts water
Directions:
Wash Peanuts until water runs clear. Put clean peanuts in crockery pot, add salt and water; stir. Cook, covered, on high for 5 to 7 hours. Add additional water during cooking, if necessary, to keep peanuts covered.