{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/63dd6d101c67ba0010103f78/65cf76011ec643001614f649?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Awesome Almonds","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/63dd6d101c67ba0010103f78/1708094846306-1b68f2446d262fb88416294f310658c6.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>This episode of Big Blend Radio's BIG DAILY BLEND Podcast celebrates National Almond Day (Feb. 16, 2024) and National Almond with Chocolate Day (July 8, 2024) with fun facts about this beloved tree nut including its history and cultural significance, amazing nutritional benefits, culinary uses, and sustainable farming.&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>If you want to see the Almond Tree Blooming Season which happens between Mid-February and Mid-March, head to the Central California Valley region where over 80% of the world's almonds are grown. Plan your trip at&nbsp;<a href=\"https://www.discoverthesequoias.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.discoverthesequoias.com/</a>&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>To purchase almonds, chocolate covered almonds, and other almond goodies, visit <a href=\"https://thepeanutpatch.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://thepeanutpatch.com/</a>&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>For a list of Almond Dishes from Around the World, visit <a href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_almond_dishes\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_almond_dishes</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>RECIPES WITH ALMONDS and almond products such as milk and flour, as featured on our site, BlendRadioandTV.com:</p><p>* Chocolate Covered Brownie Truffle Bites: <a href=\"http://tinyurl.com/y5z59t6f\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">http://tinyurl.com/y5z59t6f</a>&nbsp;</p><p>* Dried Cherry Granola: <a href=\"http://tinyurl.com/39bj3nsk\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">http://tinyurl.com/39bj3nsk</a>&nbsp;</p><p>* Cinammon Streusel French Toast: <a href=\"http://tinyurl.com/2z5uydv9\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">http://tinyurl.com/2z5uydv9</a>&nbsp;</p><p>* Mike's Mighty Mediterranean Chopped Salad: <a href=\"http://tinyurl.com/bdsvy9kc\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">http://tinyurl.com/bdsvy9kc</a>&nbsp;</p><p>* Fluffy Blueberry Cake: <a href=\"http://tinyurl.com/4yub6bss\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">http://tinyurl.com/4yub6bss&nbsp;</a>&nbsp;</p><p>* Coconut Banana Bread: <a href=\"http://tinyurl.com/yvwawx2c\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">http://tinyurl.com/yvwawx2c</a>&nbsp;</p><p>* Shine &amp; Shake Cocktail: <a href=\"http://tinyurl.com/2vp8fmxt\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">http://tinyurl.com/2vp8fmxt</a>&nbsp;</p><p>* Sharon's Tiramisu Latte: <a href=\"http://tinyurl.com/4rz4pmzp\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">http://tinyurl.com/4rz4pmzp</a>&nbsp;</p>","author_name":"Big Blend Radio"}