My new favorite pistachios? The amazingly delicious ones from Setton Farms. They are incredibly fresh and flavorful--this company is new to me but rapidly became my new favorite when I tried their pistachios. Their site also features some nice recipes. (Setton Farms - tray by Bags of Love)

The absolute most memorable pistachio sweet in recent memory? Absolutely the pistachio baklava from the Balkan Bakery in Abingdon, VA. What looks like a Chinese egg roll at first glance is actually a delicately rolled pastry creation with ground pistachios, honey, and a lovely rosewater syrup. It will make your fingers sticky, but your mouth oh so happy. I really, truly recommend this place. (The Balkan Bakery)

Chocolate chip pistachio cookies. These cookies are a childhood favorite of mine, and I still love them today. (CakeSpy)

Cranberry pistachio white chocolate bark. (XObella)

Kind of addicted to: pistachio chewy bites. (Setton Farms)

Cranberry pistachio cupcakes. I want these. (An Edible Mosaic)

Homemade pistachio butter. OMG. (Coffee & Quinoa)

I seriously need this pistachio creme brulee. (LA Times)

Olive oil pistachio brownies. (Love and Olive Oil)

Spiced shortbread dipped in white chocolate and pistachios. (Waffle & Whisk)

Baklava cinnamon rolls. Includes pistachio and white chocolate. Bliss. (Knowing Full Well)

Pistachio russian teacakes. Yum! (Lexi Bites)

Salted caramelized pistachios. Wow. (Fine Cooking)

Ever heard of Watergate cake? (Craftsy)

Book of the week: The Wonderful Pistachio: 50 Delicious Pistachio-Mixed Sweets and Treats for You! I mean, with a title like that, aren't you already halfway in love? It gets better, with recipes for key lime pistachio bites, avocado cheesecake with pistachio crust, and pistachio pineapple cake, and much more.