Pzazz, I didn't know there was another another pronunciation used for them but Googling I found mention of both. The Merriam-Webster on-line dictionary says it rhymes with "nasty." I think you may be right about regional/heritage thing. I grew up in N. Wisconsin near the UP Michigan border. I'm totally with you about them being yummy! Now that the cold weather has arrived, I'm going to have to make some very soon.