Green Almonds and Chickpeas!

Another reason I love this time of year, actually two reasons, is because of green almonds and green chickpeas.

Green almonds have this peach-like skin and translucent substance that surrounds the nut inside. They are only available for an 8-week period, from late April to mid June, making them very special for this time of year.

Photo courtesy of Flickr user bitter-sweet

There are probably many recipes that one can use the green almond for but the way I've grown up to eat it was to dip the tip of it in some salt and that is about it. Another yummy thing to do do is after washing them very well, soak them in water and lemon for a while!

Green chickpeas are also a great snack during this season. The beige, creamy peas that we know as chickpeas are left to ripen on the plant and then shrivel into the blonde pebbles that we buy in cans or bags for the dried variety. Fresh chickpeas are picked in their infancy.  They’re still green and encased in thin pods, much like edamame (soybeans in their shells).

Photo courtesy of Flickr user bitter-sweet

The way we prepare it is after washing them well, spread them in a tray and sprinkle some lemon and salt and place them in the oven for about 20-25 minutes. And then just enjoy eating them!

Spring Is In The Air

Spring time is full of beautiful flowers, warm weather, and some of our favorite fruits and vegetables.
The grass is green and lush, the flowers are blossoming, and nature awakes. The colors of spring are vibrant and everything comes to life,  it is possible to capture some of the most breathtaking photographs of the year.

It just so happens that spring is our favorite season for many reasons. First of all the weather is perfect it is just where its supposed to be, in the middle, not too hot and not too cold. It's the perfect time for shorts or jeans, tank tops or even a light long sleeve, making our lives a hell of a lot easier. Not to mention spring break which is the time for us as students to relax, travel, and go wild. It is also a time of year where we get together with our families for Easter & Passover and have a massive meal and enjoy the holiday atmosphere.

This is just the beginning, expect posts on recipes, fruits and vegetables of the season, personal anecdotes, activities, and much more that you will just have to wait and see...