A favorite snacking and party nut is recognized each year on November 23rd during National Cashew Day. The cashew nut is a seed harvested from the cashew tree. The tree originated in Northeastern Brazil. However, it is now widely grown in tropical climates for its cashew apples and nuts. Four centuries ago, the adventurous Portuguese came sailing down the Indian coasts and brought with them the priceless tree nut "Cashew" , the wondernut of the world. Cashew c...