Here’s a quick guide to almonds and almond butter, including tips, recipes, and lots of easy ways to use them.
From biblical stories to European folk belief, almonds have carried a rich legacy of lore and symbolism through the ages; dreams of almonds were believed to have foretold good fortune and the early blossoming of the almond tree made it a symbol of the arrival of spring.
The high esteem in which almonds have long been held is amply justified, both for their mildly sweet taste and beneficial qualities.