Why Do We Need Almonds and How to Make Milk and Butter Out of Them?

Almonds are a part of the tradition of many cultures of the world. The ancient Romans brought sugar almonds as a gift to their friends and at weddings, they threw almonds at the bride and groom as a fertility symbol. This custom was later transferred to the whole of Europe, where the almonds symbolized not only fertility, but also love, good health and happiness.

Swedes still use almonds for Christmas. One almond, hidden in rice pudding, believing that whoever finds it, will have good luck throughout the following year.

How can we use the almonds?

Although the first association of almonds is in …read more