Did you know that almonds aren’t technically a nut? Almonds are considered a stone fruit, related to plums, cherries, as well as peaches. Celebrate this heart-healthy seed on February 16th for National Almond Day!   Whether you are enjoying them as a midday snack or crushing them up as a dessert topping, almonds make a…

National Almond Day may have been yesterday, February 16th, but you can still celebrate by enjoying this delicious food any day! Almonds are a type of tree nut that thrives in Mediterranean climates. Eaten alone, almonds have a dry, neutral flavor; they aren’t sweet or bitter tasting.   Almonds are a very nutritious food that…

Did you know that almonds are actually grown on an orchard and are encased in a fruit-like shell? They are also a part of the rose family, making them close relatives to peaches and apricots!  Here’s another fun fact: there are eight different species of almonds, but they all have the same exact nutritional value!…