One word -- ick.

I have been hulling black walnuts this week.

In case you are a fan of walnuts, I will refrain from describing the condition they are in before they are processed. If I told you, you would never eat another walnut again.

But I will give you two hints:

1. Even after wearing rubber gloves to hull the things, my thumbs have a permanent brown stain on them.

2. Maggots.