Some years, it seems like summer is nothing but a string of weekends spent at weddings of friends and family. And if you're attending a number of weddings this summer, you'll no doubt find yourself at a reception with one of my favorite nutty confections—the Jordan almond. [Photograph: ©iStockPhoto/JamesBrey] More

Green Beans Almondine, a favorite go-to side in Mom's weekday kitchen playbook growing up, was my first introduction to nuts as an integral component to a savory dish, and it remains a favorite to this day. More

Honey Bunches of Oats with Almonds just might be the finest mass market breakfast cereal ever, better than Total, better than Wheaties, better than Rice Krispies, better than Cheerios, and yes, even better than Cap'n Crunch. More