What to Do with Fresh Almonds

[plumtart]

Fairway has these gorgeous little sprouts of spring.

Apparently they are fresh Almonds (fuzzy and greenish on the outside, white--I think-- on the inside)

Any Ideas for what to do with them other than decorate a table top?

Thanks.

[Guenevere]

Wait, you eat the green fuzzy part too?

[buttertart]

Yep, the whole thing is edible. The almond itself inside is very thin (like a sliced almond slice thick). If you were to peel it you would have nothing left!

[JoanN]

I'm so glad you asked. I've been staring at them wondering how you peel them and if you have to toast them. Wouldn't in a million years have occurred to me you could just eat them as is. Who'da thunk?

ETA: There are a number of Fairway markets in the tri-state area. I've seen them at the one in Manhattan on Broadway @ 75th. I'm guessing that's where plumtart saw them as well.

[kubasd]

I'm intrigued.... I eat almonds everyday!! I love the flavor of them, and would love to try fresh almonds. Where is this fairway you speak of?

[Stuffed Monkey]

Fairway has 2 locations in Manhattan, 1 in Brooklyn and one on Long Island.

[JoanN]

And, as of a few weeks ago, one in Paramus, New Jersey.

[buttertart]

You can eat the whole thing if they're nice and fresh- maybe put a little salt on them. Was introduced to this by a Turkish friend. They are tart and like nothing else I've ever tasted. And isn't the color divine? What a wonderful green, want a dress that color for Spring.

[BamiaWruz]

Yep, exactly, that's I ate them growing up too in that region that your friend is from.
However I gotta say we ate loads of salt with those things, probably not healthy at all, I mean biting a piece off and dipping it in a pile or salt, not good.
Season them a bit and enjoy!