On Thu, 22 Jan 2009 12:00:13 -0800 (PST), Lynn from Fargo
> wrote:

>On Jan 22, 6:42*am, Terry > wrote:
>> On Tue, 20 Jan 2009 20:08:15 -0800 (PST), Lynn from Fargo
>>
>> > wrote:
>> >My dietician/diabetes/wellness/health educator recommends nuts as
>> >snacks because it's a safer way to get the omega 3 oils without all
>> >the mercury.
>>
>> >I found some nuts at Walgreens which are wonderful. "Walgreens Select"
>> >Cashew and Macadamia lend. *That's it. Big fat whole cashews and good
>> >sized whole macadamias with sea salt - not too salty!. They were $5.99
>> >for a 9 oz. can. *That's a hefty price, but these are beauties. Not
>> >broken. *Don't know if anybody else has *them.
>>
>> >Lynn in Fargo
>>
>> Hi Lynn,
>>
>> I like most Walgreens nuts better than the Planters they sell. *Some
>> variety goes on sale almost every week. *I'm not crazy about
>> peanuts--though I'll eat 'em--but love almost any other kind of nut.
>>
>> If y'all haven't tried the Diamond brand of wasabi-soy almonds...
>> you're missing something... *Not *too* hot but the bite is there.
>>
>> Best -- Terry
>==================================
>I have trouble with whole almonds (too crunchy, I need some dental
>work) but toasted slivered or sliced almonds are wonderful and ground
>almonds, almond paste and marzipan are all wonderful!

I'll post an almond soup recipe for you in about 30 seconds. The
almonds soften in the soup and you should be able to enjoy them. It's
a very nice soup to start dinner with. But you're from Fargo so you
probably have supper. <eg>

Lou