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“The Vanishing Red Pistachio: A Tasty Mystery Solved"

Kobi Schutz, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Unless you’re “of a certain age,” you probably don’t remember the red pistachio. Red pistachios, you say? What kind of balderdash is that? For National Pistachio Day, which occurs on February 26, I thought we might solve this tasty little mystery. Let’s dive in and find out why today’s green nut was once very different. Today, pistachios are tidy little green gems we toss into salads and buy in resealable bags. But, before that, they were something else entirely. They were red. Not a soft blush. Not a hint of rose. Bright, unapologetic, lipstick red.

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Win Two Free Books – March 2026

Contest Run: March 1-22, 2026
Win Two Free Books - March 2026
  • Enter to win two free books in our monthly giveaway. This month you can win:

    Cheryl Hollon – Draw and Order, print (US only) or e-book
    Debra H. Goldstein – With Our Bellies Full and the Fire Dying, print (US only) or e-book

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On The Bench

Characters on the Bench

This month, our characters are answering the question, what is your favorite memory from your stories? From food to romance, our sleuths are sharing their faves, and you might be surprised by their answers!

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Latest News

  • Terry Ambrose

    is pleased to announce that his ninth Seaside Cove Bed & Breakfast Mystery, Death by Blueprint, will be released this spring. In the seaside town of Seaside Cove, Rick and his sharp-eyed thirteen-year-old daughter, Alex, uncover a deadly scheme tied to their historic B&B, a powerful developer, and a past that refuses to stay hidden.

  • Nancy J. Cohen

    is busy this month working on the next book in her Keri Armstrong series. She’s also polishing her next Bad Hair Day mystery prior to setting a release date.

  • Debra H. Goldstein

    will be a featured author at the Dahlonega Literary Festival on Saturday, March 7, 2025. She will be on the “We Write Murders (Mystery Authors Discuss a Life of Crime)” panel at nine a.m.

  • Cheryl Hollon

    has had a productive month in her writing nook, working on a lighthearted short story while boldly navigating the querying process with her historical mystery.

  • Maggie Toussaint

    is busy editing her fall release of a new cozy paranormal mystery series.

  • Lois Winston

    will be interviewed on the A Bookish Moment podcast on March 11th. On March 14th, she’ll be presenting “Writing Humor in Mysteries” via Zoom to the Atlanta chapter of Sisters in Crime.