In addition to the numerous fig trees and blackberry brambles growing wild around the village, almond trees dot the countryside, just waiting for someone to come along and harvest their gifts.

We have this bowl of almonds sitting on our coffee table that need to be shelled and enjoyed!



I have all the ingredients for this sweet Italian Almond Bread.

Cranberry-Almond Banana Bread sounds perfect with a cup of coffee or tea.

An Apple-Almond Salad with chopped celery and green onions looks delicious!

A classic, buttery Trout Amandine would be great for lunch tomorrow.

Maybe some little Financiers to nibble.

A Chocolate Almond Torte that uses almonds in place of flour to create a nutty, chewy texture? Yes please!