Dave Smith schrieb :
> "Dee.Dee" wrote:
>
>> I like the taste of almonds and have eaten my share. But I've never liked
>> marzipan. Ok, maybe in a bear claw every 10 years. I wonder the
>> fascination for it.
>
> It is okay in small doses, like in the topping of a good dark fruitcake
> wedding cake. I know lots of people who love it. My son is one of them. I
> went down to the german deli the other day to get Christmas stocking
> stuffers and picked up a couple of marzipan animals and fruits.

Well, one of the best Marzipan is "Lübecker (umlaut) Marzipan", dipped
in dark chocolate. If your German deli has it, go for it.

Cheers,

Michael Kuettner