| History of Almonds: | | | | including: (2004) Pina Colada and Double Chocolate |
| Domesticated almonds first appeared in about | | | | Almond Joy, (2005) Chocolate Key Lime and Milk |
| 3000-2000 BC in the Near East. A variety of | | | | Chocolate Passion Fruit and (2006) Toasted |
| almonds was even found in King Tut's tomb in | | | | Coconut Almond Joy. |
| Egypt. Almonds were a delicacy added to the | | | | - According to superstition: if you eat almonds |
| breads served to Egyptian Pharaohs. Explorers | | | | before taking a drink, you will reduce the chances |
| along the famous "Silk" road between Asia and | | | | of getting drunk and avoid having a hangover. |
| the Mediterranean ate almonds while traveling. | | | | Recipes: |
| This led to almonds flourishing next in the | | | | Glazed Almond Rice |
| countries of Spain and Italy. | | | | Serving Size: 4 |
| In the mid 18th Century, almonds first arrived in | | | | Categories : Side Dish |
| California. Almonds didn't grow very well in | | | | INGREDIENTS |
| California's climate however. But, in the late 1800s, | | | | - 2 teaspoons olive oil |
| research and cross-breeding developed the | | | | - 1/2 cup slivered almonds |
| almond varieties we still eat today. Most of the | | | | - 1 tablespoon almond liqueur |
| world's almond production now comes from | | | | - 2 cups rice -- cooked |
| California's Central Valley. | | | | - 1/4 cup green onions -- minced |
| Nutrition: | | | | Heat oil in skillet; add almonds and sauté just |
| Almonds are one of the most nutrient dense | | | | until golden. Add liqueur and rice to skillet. Stir until |
| foods available. They are a great source of high | | | | heated. Add onions; stir to mix well. Add rice to |
| quality protein, vitamin E, magnesium, and | | | | skillet. Stir until heated. Add onions; stir to mix well. |
| unsaturated fat, calcium, fiber and phosphorus. | | | | Low Carb Almond Bread |
| They also contain manganese, vitamin B6 and | | | | Serving Size: 12 |
| arginine. Almonds do not have any cholesterol. | | | | INGREDIENTS: |
| Almond Trivia: | | | | - 8 ounces cream cheese |
| - Japanese teenagers enjoy snacking on a | | | | - 1 cup butter-softened |
| mixture of dried sardines and slivered almonds. | | | | - 4 eggs |
| - The world's largest almond factory is in | | | | - 2 tablespoons Splenda |
| Sacramento, California. It processes 2 million | | | | - 2 teaspoons baking powder |
| pounds of almonds daily. | | | | - ¼ teaspoon salt |
| - The protein in almonds very much like the | | | | - 3 cups almond flour |
| proteins found in human breast milk and is the | | | | - 2 tablespoons flax seed meal |
| Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine's choice | | | | Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Prepare a 1 and |
| as a base for baby formula. | | | | ½ quart loaf pan with spray oil. Combine wet |
| - When growing almonds, you must always have | | | | ingredients together in a blender until smooth. Mix |
| more than one variety in your orchard because | | | | dry ingredients together and then fold in wet |
| almonds must be cross-pollinated with another | | | | ingredients. Pour evenly into the baking pan. Bake |
| variety. | | | | for 50-60 minutes or until toothpick inserted in |
| - Almond trees must be pollinated by bees. | | | | center comes out clean. Cool in pan on a wire |
| - The almond is a member of the rose family. | | | | rack for 15 minutes, then invert on a serving |
| - The Hershey company has produced several | | | | plate. |
| special editions of their "Almond Joy" candy bar, | | | | Keep refrigerated. |