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