Abstract: The inventors of the present invention have discovered unexpectedly that it is possible to prepare ready-to-eat seasoned nut meals compatible with a designated beverage by pairing different grain and fruit derived alcohols together with a nut and a seasoning or combination of seasonings. The pairings are based on a number of factors, including flavor and taste, based on the chemical components comprised in the specific alcohol, nut, and seasoning.

Abstract: It has been discovered that a natural stone oven possesses certain advantages in its use in producing a natural nut foodstuff having improved taste and health benefits. Natural stone has a unique ability to heat and flavor food, particularly nuts, when used as an oven at the appropriate temperature since stone has a natural flavoring effect. The use of the stone oven additionally facilitates the production of nut foodstuff without the necessity of using oils, fats, non-natural flavor or color additives or other non-natural additives which are associated with roasting nuts by other mass producers of the same.