Made with fresh pecans, golden honey, and a touch of sea salt, they roast to a beautiful, caramelized crunch in minutes. Whether you’re filling gift jars, topping a salad, or setting out a festive snack tray, these homemade honey-roasted pecans are always a crowd favorite.

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Course Appetizer

Cuisine American southern

Prep Time 15 minutes minutes

Cook Time 1 hour hour

Servings 12

Calories 187kcal

Author Chloe Tuttle

Ingredients

• 3 cups pecans whole, shelled
• 3 tbs honey
• 1/2 teaspoon salt Plus more

Instructions

• Preheat oven and prepare baking sheet. Set oven to 250°F. Spray a rimmed cookie sheet with nonstick cooking spray.
• Toast pecans. Spread pecans in a single layer on the baking sheet. Bake for 7 minutes to lightly toast.
• Coat with honey and salt. Transfer warm pecans to a mixing bowl. Add 3 tablespoons of honey and stir to coat. Sprinkle in ½ teaspoon salt and mix well.
• Slow roast for flavor and crunch. Re-spray the cookie sheet. Spread coated pecans in a single layer. Bake at 220–250°F for 1½ to 2 hours, checking often and stirring once halfway through.
• Finish and store. Remove from oven. Sprinkle with a pinch of salt and separate any clumped nuts. Let cool completely. Store in an airtight container.

Notes

Honey-roasted pecans stay fresh for up to 1 week at room temperature. For longer storage, refrigerate in a sealed container.

What is the secret to luscious roasted pecans? Roasting at a low temperature for 1-2 hours. 

Yield: 3 cups

Nutrition

Serving: 2tbs | Calories: 187kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Sodium: 97mg | Potassium: 104mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 14IU | Vitamin C: 0.3mg | Calcium: 18mg | Iron: 1mg

My parents planted these pecan trees in 1922. Amazingly, they are still producing. Some years, they do take a break.

Looking for extended stay lodging in Eastern North Carolina? Big Mill Extended Stay offers quiet, fully furnished rentals ideal for traveling nurses, medical professionals, contractors, and guests relocating to the area. Nestled on a peaceful farm with gardens, lakes, and orchards, our accommodations provide comfort, privacy, and Southern hospitality—perfect for short-term or long-term stays.

We also have three RV rental spaces.

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Quiet rentals for traveling nurses & professionals in eastern North Carolina 252-792-8787

Geeks on Tour Jim, Contemplating Starlink Hookup at Big Mill B&B

For those of you asking, “What is Starlink?” it is Elon Musk’s Satellite Internet Service SpaceX. I really don’t understand Elon’s obsession with the letter “X.” And SpaceX keeps launching more satellites for faster and better service. March, 2024, SpaceX launched a payload of new satellites. And SpaceX cell phone service is not far away.

Sometimes Starlink Installation Can be Uncomfortable!

You can’t image the comments that I am getting. I feel like folks just hear something and then never really research it. I heard things like, “I certainly wouldn’t do anything that involved Elon Musk.” Well, how trite. Do they research the board of directors on all brands? No, they don’t.

Friend Marty installing the original Starlink

We had to mount the antennae on a roof that had no trees encumbering the view to the sky.  We picked the workshop – I do have 8 barns, so this was the lucky one.  It is fascinating to see the antenna move to follow the satellites.

We also had to bury the cable to the house, so that I could have the modem inside where I can fiddle with it inside and not in a barn with dirt daubers.

Bob Greene Supervises Jim from Geeks on Tour

Bob Greene has installed Starlink at Green Acres Campground and he too loves it. We both have lots of territory to cover. Since the Pandemic, I am getting many folks who work from home – which is the situation here at Big Mill B&B. Starlink is the answer, thank goodness.

Starlink is especially good for folks in under-served rural areas, like us and for folks in RV’s, boats, or anything mobile. That version is called Starlink Roam.

Anyway, I am quite pleased.

It is not so easy to teach an old dog new tricks – but maybe you can. We studied cryptocurrency and we are ready! You can now pay your bill at Big Mill B&B with Bitcoin or other cryptocurrencies. Cryptocurrency can’t be denied; it is already here and we want to make things convenient for our guests.

We think Cryptocurrency is fascinating and we welcome your Bitcoin!

Cryptocurrency will be more and more acceptable and we want to be at the forefront of this trend. We made this decision partly because of the advantage cryptocurrency offers in the legal international trade. For us, hosting international guests is a booming market.

We will now accept Bitcoin, Bitcoin Cash, Ethereum, Dogecoin, Litecoin, USD Coin and DAI. We plan to add to this list in the coming months.

Guests who wish to pay via cryptocurrency will be sent an invoice to pay in crypto prior to arrival … BUT we still like the old standbys — Visa, Master Card and greenbacks!

If you are dying to spend your profits from cryptocurrency – now you can do it at Big Mill B&B!

Big Mill B&B Extended Stay Lodging. 1607 Big Mill Road, Williamston, NC 27892. Tel. 252-792-8787 cell is 252-799-8787, info@bigmill.com and www.bigmill.com

DISTANCES to Hospitals and Towns from Big Mill B&B in Williamston, NC:
Greenville, NC: Vidant Hospital, ECU School of Medicine – 27 miles (country roads)
Washington, NC: Vidant Hospital, Ridgewood Rehab, River Trace Rehab – 21 miles (easy 4-lane drive)
Windsor, NC: Vidant Hospital, Brian Center, Three Rivers Health & Rehab Center – 17 miles (east 4-lane drive)
Windsor, NC: Bertie Rural Health – 20 miles (easy 4-lane drive)
Ahoskie, NC: Vidant – 37  miles (easy 4-lane drive)
Tarboro, NC: Vidant Edgecomb Hospital, Parkwood Village Retirement Center, – 33 miles (easy 4-lane drive)
Plymouth, NC: Domtar Paper – 30 miles (easy 4-lane drive)
Edenton, NC: Vidant Chowan County – 37 miles (easy 4-lane drive)
and North Carolina’s Outer Banks!!! are 85 miles

Come to Big Mill B&B just outside the little town of Williamston, NC and enjoy the benefits of home while away from home for your next traveling job or contract.

A guest Edna Perkinson Painted this Portrait of Old Red Truck

One Christmas I parked my Old Red Truck in front of the Pack House and decorated it with a Christmas tree and wreath with sparkling fairy lights everywhere. It certainly was popular with my guests and anyone who rode by.

When January came, Old Red didn’t want to go back under the shelter. Nephew Monk had to bring his big tractor and drag her out of the yard.

Other folks seem to like old red trucks too:  friends got together and had Old Red sit for a portrait. I love it. I have old red truck dish towels, sheets, dishes, door mats … these things just keep turning up.

Old Red Portrait – a Gift From Friends Painted by J. Roberson

Renowned photo artist, Stacey Haines, took my portrait in Old Red. This special truck has certainly been a topic of artistic merit!

I must tell the truth — when David Tuttle left the farm he told me I could keep that “piece of junk old truck,” so I did. I am determined to keep her running, maybe not on the road, but “farm worthy.” She has caught on fire three times, not really her fault. I think David wants her back!

She has a 1973 body and a 1966 engine (390 C.I.D. S-code). Like me, she can use her age to her advantage – her tags are cheaper. If older is better, Old Red is getting greater!  This truck is a “shade tree mechanics” nirvana. It was under these pecan trees that David Tuttle used a Come-Along to remove Old Red’s original engine and install a Thunderbird engine.

Shade Tree Mechanic David Tuttle

I have replaced the tires ($20 each), water pump, starter, carburetor, ignition key, gas tank and gauge, and other stuff I can’t even remember. I am determined to keep Old Red in the family.

Hopefully, the next time I see you, Old Red will be running!

YES, we are open and we hope you will come and stay at Big Mill B&B Extended Stay.  Come enjoy the benefits of home while away from home for your next traveling job or contract in eastern North Carolina.

Big Mill B&B Extended Stay Lodging. 1607 Big Mill Road, Williamston, NC 27892. Tel. 252-792-8787 cell is 252-799-8787, info@bigmill.com and www.bigmill.com

DISTANCES to Hospitals and Towns from Big Mill B&B in Williamston, NC:

Greenville, NC: Vidant Hospital, ECU School of Medicine – 27 miles (country roads)
Washington, NC: Vidant Hospital, Ridgewood Rehab, River Trace Rehab – 21 miles (easy 4-lane drive)
Windsor, NC: Vidant Hospital, Brian Center, Three Rivers Health & Rehab Center – 17 miles (east 4-lane drive)
Windsor, NC: Bertie Rural Health – 20 miles (easy 4-lane drive)
Ahoskie, NC: Vidant – 37  miles (easy 4-lane drive)
Tarboro, NC: Vidant Edgecomb Hospital, Parkwood Village Retirement Center, – 33 miles (easy 4-lane drive)
Plymouth, NC: Domtar Paper – 30 miles (easy 4-lane drive)
Edenton, NC: Vidant Chowan County – 37 miles (easy 4-lane drive)
and North Carolina’s Outer Banks!!! are 85 miles

The fish are biting at Big Mill B&B Extended Stay
near Greenville, Washington, Plymouth, Windsor, Ahoskie in eastern N.C.

We offer special long-term rates and and most reservations qualify for tax-free stays. Rates range from $250 to $400 week. All of our spaces have outside entrances. Each suite has a kitchenette and a local grocery store has curb-side pickup for groceries and other things you might need.

Our Largest Suite –  the Pack House Suite –  has Full Kitchen
This very private suite has kitchen, large subway tile bath, large sitting area and separate bedroom. Just outside your door is your own private patio.  

Mule Room Suite Kitchen Opens onto the Brick Breezeway
This very private suite has views of the lake from every room, honey-colored pine floors, bead-board and tobacco stick ceiling, tiled bath, separate bedroom, art from Central America and a kitchen with colorful Mexican tile.

 Mardi Gras Suite with Kitchenette has 2 Spacious First-floor Rooms
The suite overlooks landscaped grounds and opens onto the patio outside your door – perfect for morning coffee. The den – kitchen area has glazed brick floors and a stone fireplace.                

We have five suites/rooms and two vintage Airstreams that we rent; prices range from $250 week – $400 week, no lease required. This is all-inclusive and we have weekly cleaning service. Some of our rooms offer black-out shades and curtains for our night shift guests.

If you want to feel safer, you can quarantine yourself at Big Mill B&B in your own private suite — we would love to have you. You can work from your room or from a hammock – we have wireless internet everywhere on the farm. We also have cable TV and there is at least one television in every room – 3 of our rooms have a TV in the den and bedroom. There is a coin laundry on the premises.

All rooms have Wireless Internet

We are serious about your safety at Big Mill. We do a special deep clean between each guest and the room sits for 24 hours before the next rental. We have borrowed some of our policies from AirBnB like SELF CHECK-IN.

All of our rooms and suites have outside entrances, each opens to a patio, hammock, swing or breezeway.

Corn Crib Opens onto the Brick Breezeway
Totally self-contained efficiency apartment with kitchenette & bath. With its private entrance, it is the perfect place to work from “Home” and ride-out this national quarantine.

Caribbean Room Opens Onto the Porch
Self-contained efficiency has a private entrance. A short-term extended-stay is perfect for business travelers & traveling nurses.

It is so much nicer and easier to social distance yourself while meandering around the farm, (we have acres to roam), in the gardens, the orchard or hanging in your own private hammock. But if you see another guest out and about, certainly say “Hi.”

Bird’s Eye View of the Fields and Orchard at Big Mill B&B

Staying at Big Mill B&B Extended Short and Long-term stay is not roughing it – it is County Living at its Best. Drop a line in the pond – maybe you will catch a large bass or bream.

We also have two vintage Airstreams in our orchard that we rent: Legend and Vintage. They overlook the fields, the farm pond and the old grape arbor.

Airstream Legend Overlooks the Fields and Grape Arbor

Airstream Vintage Overlooks the Lakes at Big Mill Extended Stay

Explore the farm buildings – we have saved the old tools to help understand our heritage. My folks moved here in 1922 and started farming. My father built the Pack House in 1935; this is now renovated into three suites. Two more suites are in the house and there are two vintage Airstreams in the orchard. We also have one RV hookup.

Old Farm Tools from a Past Era

Since Covid, we have gone to all short and long-term rentals. Often we have a few weeks between our long-term folks – we do rent those “Orphan Nights.” So call us to see what is available, even if we appear booked on the internet.

Avoid the crowds – come to Big Mill B&B just outside the little town of Williamston in the coastal plain for North Carolina and work or self-quarantine in luxury. This is not roughing it – you will love it!

Big Mill B&B Extended Stay Lodging. 1607 Big Mill Road, Williamston, NC 27892. Tel. 252-792-8787 cell is 252-799-8787, info@bigmill.com and www.bigmill.com

DISTANCES to Hospitals and Towns from Big Mill B&B in Williamston, NC:
Greenville, NC: Vidant Hospital, ECU School of Medicine – 27 miles (country roads)
Washington, NC: Vidant Hospital, Ridgewood Rehab, River Trace Rehab – 21 miles (easy 4-lane drive)
Windsor, NC: Vidant Hospital, Brian Center, Three Rivers Health & Rehab Center – 17 miles (east 4-lane drive)
Windsor, NC: Bertie Rural Health – 20 miles (easy 4-lane drive)
Ahoskie, NC: Vidant – 37  miles (easy 4-lane drive)
Tarboro, NC: Vidant Edgecomb Hospital, Parkwood Village Retirement Center, – 33 miles (easy 4-lane drive)
Plymouth, NC: Domtar Paper – 30 miles (easy 4-lane drive)
Edenton, NC: Vidant Chowan County – 37 miles (easy 4-lane drive)
and North Carolina’s Outer Banks!!! are 85 miles

Come to Big Mill B&B just outside the little town of Williamston, NC and enjoy the benefits of home while away from home for your next traveling job or contract.

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One time, I took a month off and house-sat for my friends in the Florida Keys. Well, as usual, I was sidetracked with the beauty of the area. I would make a recipe and spend all my time taking photos of the food. I do love to photograph food – it doesn’t whine or wiggle or complain that the picture makes it look fat.

Friend Jody has helped me FINALLY produce a wee digital cookbook that features some of my favorite Southern recipes; we call it Chloe Ann’s Farm Life Recipes. My folks grew up in an area very close to Big Mill B&B called Farm Life, so that seemed like a lovely homage.

While we were pulling this book together I was happy that I took the pictures. I’m guessing all these recipes will hold memories for those of us who grew up in the South.

I hope you enjoy it and I promise there are more to come.