Almonds

This nutritional nut is used quite a bit in Sicily, and the U.S. produces a large number of almonds now.  I love the almonds from Avola, Sicily when it’s possible to find them.  Another good quality almond is the Marcona from Spain.  When you buy almonds – or any other nuts – make sure you don’t see any nut crumbles in the bag; those nuts are old!