New vendor for mixed nuts (domestic AA - 2/2016), now able to buy online [7/2020]
Feb 25, 2016, 5:39 am
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When nuts are really hot they can have a rubbery or chewy consistency, but they get crunchy again once they cool a little. Could this have been the issue?
Feb 25, 2016, 8:17 am
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Feb 25, 2016, 8:22 am
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Feb 25, 2016, 8:35 am
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Feb 25, 2016, 9:06 am
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Sometimes the FAs take them too far and the desired texture is not regained. This is also evidenced by when the nuts are black and smoking.
Feb 25, 2016, 10:29 am
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There is no new nut vendor, the lack of nut variation last year was due to drought in California and the resulting increase in prices do to lower supply. GNC foods (greatnuts.com) in the DFW area has been the supplier for over 20 years.
Feb 25, 2016, 1:09 pm
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If the ratio was even close by either measurement, my wife and I would be happ(ier). She loves pecans (I love them too), and I love pistachios (she less), so our exchanges would actually be somewhat equitable.. but in the recent past, 1 or 2 pecans, maybe no pistachios..
Sometimes the nuts are not well mixed (before being served).
I've sometimes gotten a completely different ratio when I ask for seconds than the ratio I got when I was given my original serving of nuts on the same flight just a few minutes earlier!
I would think that proves that the nuts in the decanters were not well mixed!
So it's one thing to change the official ratio. It's a whole 'nother endeavor to somehow assure that everyone gets the same ratio every time.
Mar 14, 2020, 7:28 pm
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I recently flew from Kona to the mainland on AA and LOVED the nuts. I asked the FA where they get them. She said they are called Aloha Nuts, but did not know the vendor. She gave me a second helping. The candied pecans, cashews, candied pineapple, etc. Just perfect. If anyone knows who makes them, I have to know!!!
Mar 14, 2020, 10:06 pm
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Upthread, someone indicated https://www.greatnuts.com is a key supplier.
The other one used by many airlines is: https://www.kingnut.com/products-we-offer/ . However, I didn't find a matching tropical product.
The other one used by many airlines is: https://www.kingnut.com/products-we-offer/ . However, I didn't find a matching tropical product.
Jul 25, 2020, 4:52 pm
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AA first class nuts are on sale. Both the regular and Hawaii versions. If you buy the largest amount (6-pack) it comes out to $6.50 a pound which is a pretty good deal for mixed nuts. Just heat these up and serve in a ramekin and it'll be **just** like an airplane
https://www.greatnuts.com/aa-first-c...g-mixed-packs/
https://www.greatnuts.com/aa-first-c...g-mixed-packs/
Jul 25, 2020, 7:29 pm
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AA first class nuts are on sale. Both the regular and Hawaii versions. If you buy the largest amount (6-pack) it comes out to $6.50 a pound which is a pretty good deal for mixed nuts. Just heat these up and serve in a ramekin and it'll be **just** like an airplane
https://www.greatnuts.com/aa-first-c...g-mixed-packs/
https://www.greatnuts.com/aa-first-c...g-mixed-packs/
Jul 26, 2020, 3:27 am
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AA first class nuts are on sale. Both the regular and Hawaii versions. If you buy the largest amount (6-pack) it comes out to $6.50 a pound which is a pretty good deal for mixed nuts. Just heat these up and serve in a ramekin and it'll be **just** like an airplane
https://www.greatnuts.com/aa-first-c...g-mixed-packs/
https://www.greatnuts.com/aa-first-c...g-mixed-packs/
Jul 26, 2020, 7:48 am
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AA first class nuts are on sale. Both the regular and Hawaii versions. If you buy the largest amount (6-pack) it comes out to $6.50 a pound which is a pretty good deal for mixed nuts. Just heat these up and serve in a ramekin and it'll be **just** like an airplane
https://www.greatnuts.com/aa-first-c...g-mixed-packs/
https://www.greatnuts.com/aa-first-c...g-mixed-packs/
"Just heat these up and serve in a ramekin and it'll be **just** like an airplane
" Nope, you need to have the kids sit behind your recliner, Talk constantly and kick the back of your chair, have the Wife heat up a "Lean Cuisine" in the Microwave and serve it to you on a tray, and find some half drunk stranger to sit next to you and tell you about their Divorce! Then it will be "JUST" like an Airplane :-) RT